Dr. Chetan Bettegowda Medical Award

Geographic Scope: Karnataka, India

Eligibility:

• Tibetan medical practitioners
• From, working in, or studying in the state of Karnataka, India
• Seeking to advance skills and further specialize in a medical field
• Strong academic performance and leadership potential
• Outstanding dedication to care and service of others

Focus Areas:

• Advancement of Tibetan medical capacity
• Medical specialization addressing critical gaps in healthcare delivery for Tibetan communities
• Development of highly skilled, compassionate, and insightful medical doctors

Award Purpose:

• Nurture Tibetan medical doctors seeking higher goals in the medical field
• Inspire values of empathy, compassion, and dedication to advancement of Tibetan medical capacity
• Support development of medical professionals serving Tibetan communities in Karnataka and beyond

Background:

• Established in honor of Dr. Chetan Bettegowda, a distinguished neurosurgeon and neuroscientist at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
• Expands Machik's educational work globally to the diasporic Tibetan community in India
• Karnataka has the largest Tibetan community in the world outside of Tibet itself

Contact:
Machik, 1203 K Street NW, Washington DC, USA, 20005 | [email protected] | www.machik.org

Status Note: Applications were closed for 2023; check website for current application period

Application Requirements

Required Materials:

1. Personal statement
2. Three letters of recommendation
3. Curriculum vitae
4. Copy of academic transcripts

Personal Statement:

• Convey intentions and aspirations in chosen field of specialization
• Explain how advanced training and knowledge will help serve medical/healthcare needs of communities (Karnataka, elsewhere in India, or inside Tibet)

Letters of Recommendation:

• Two letters from medical professionals or faculty advisors attesting to:
  • Capabilities, skills, and performance as medical student, researcher, or practitioner
• One letter from a mentor attesting to:
  • Character, qualities, and commitment to service

Selection Criteria:

1. Academic Excellence: Strong performance in medical school and relevant training programs
2. Specialization Relevance: Relevance of chosen specialization to Tibetan community medical needs; priority to areas addressing critical gaps
3. Clinical Experience: Strong clinical experience, patient outcomes, demonstrated proficiency in specialized procedures
4. Leadership and Initiative: Initiative in driving positive change in healthcare delivery
5. Collaboration and Mentorship: Ability to collaborate effectively; contributions to patient care, teamwork, mentoring
6. Contributions to Medical Practice: Background in innovative medical practices, improved patient care, medical technology advancements
7. Ethical Standing: High ethical standards and commitment to ethical practice of medicine
8. Future Impact: Potential impact on medical community, patient care, and healthcare outcomes

Selection Process:

• Applications reviewed by selection committee
• Shortlisted candidates invited for online interviews with selection committee