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Click here to view pictures from the November 13, 2008 Scholars in Medicine Celebration

The Fiftieth Anniversary Program for Scholars in Medicine was established in 1995 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the admission of women to HMS and to acknowledge the important contributions of women to the School. As part of this celebration, a Fellowship program was established to help junior faculty at the point in their careers when they must teach, do research, compete for grants, publish, or practice (if a clinical faculty member) at the same time they may be assuming increased family or other responsibilities. The program was renamed in 2004 to honor Doctors Eleanor and Miles Shore's efforts on behalf of the 50th Anniversary Program for Scholars in Medicine.

81 such Fellowships were awarded in 2009. Both men and women may apply. The awards may be used for "mini-sabbaticals" during which the scholar might "buy-out" of clinical responsibilities long enough to write a grant, finish critical research, develop new curriculum and prepare a manuscript. Or, awards may also be used to provide laboratory assistance at a time when a junior faculty member does not yet have independent funding. The Program seeks to use these, as well as other strategies, to increase the diversity of the faculty at all levels.

Click here to view a list of the 2009 recipients.

This support is intended to be an important part of HMS's efforts to increase the representation of women at the higher ranks in the Faculty of Medicine. Fellowships provide funding of at least $25,000.

Eligibility: M.D., Ph.D. or equivalent advanced degree, appointment as Instructor or Assistant Professor in HMS or HSDM, and an established interest in an academic career.

General information about the Program and specific information about application deadlines, proposal and sponsorship requirements can be obtained by contacting:
Tammy Brown at 617-432-1198 or via email HMSOFA_Programs@hms.harvard.edu

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