How much funding does Dr. Chetan Bettegowda Medical Award provide?

Dr. Chetan Bettegowda Medical Award provides $2,500 in funding.

When is the deadline for Dr. Chetan Bettegowda Medical Award?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

Dr. Chetan Bettegowda Medical Award

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Funding Amount

$2,500

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Dr. Chetan Bettegowda Medical Award

Amount: $2,500 USD

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

How to Apply

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