Remedios Education Grant

Purpose: The Remedios Education Grant supports early-career radiology professionals—including radiology residents, fellows, and practicing sonographers—by providing funding to attend the SRU Annual Meeting. This award is intended to foster interest, education, and engagement in ultrasound among a diverse group of emerging leaders in the field.

Award Amount: For the 2025 SRU Annual Meeting, each recipient received $2,000 to assist with travel, lodging, and registration expenses. Depending on the number of applicants and available funding, this amount may be increased or decreased in future years.

Geographic Scope: Preference given to applicants from a range of institutions and geographic regions to promote equitable access; international physicians from low resource settings may be considered at discretion of Executive Board.

Focus Areas: Ultrasound education and professional development

Eligibility Criteria

Residency or Fellowship Status:

• Open to radiology residents and fellows (must be in fellowship at the time of the meeting)

Practicing Sonographers:

• Sonographers currently practicing in a clinical setting who are interested in attending the SRU Annual Meeting

Sonography School Educators:

• Sonography School Educators currently teaching who are interested in attending the SRU Annual Meeting

Demonstrated Interest in Ultrasound:

• Applicants should demonstrate sustained interest in ultrasound through academic coursework, clinical experience, research, or related extracurricular involvement

SRU Fellow or Committee Member Support:

• A brief letter of support from an SRU Fellow or Committee Member, highlighting the applicant's potential and commitment to the field of ultrasound

Financial Need:

• Consideration given to applicants who do not have institutional support for meeting attendance
• International physicians from low resource settings may be considered at discretion of Executive Board

What This Award Does NOT Prioritize

• Research productivity
• Presentation history
• Invitation to speak at the meeting

The primary goal is to support education, exposure, and professional development in ultrasound.

Selection Process

Review: Applications will be reviewed by the SRU Membership Committee.

Selection Criteria: Selections will prioritize diversity in institutional and geographic representation, consistent with the outlined eligibility criteria.

Approval: Nominations will be approved by the SRU Board.

Award Administration and Expectations

Distribution: Checks will be distributed at the SRU Annual Meeting.

Notification: Recipients will be notified in advance of the meeting.

Attendance: Attendance at the SRU Annual Meeting is required.

Awardee Expectations:

• Share feedback on the program
• Provide a picture to be included in the newsletter
• Participate in a group photo at the meeting
• If speaking at the meeting, display a slide indicating grant support

Required Materials

1. Personal Statement (300 words or fewer)
   • Describe your interest in ultrasound and motivation for attending the SRU Annual Meeting
2. Letter of Recommendation
   • One letter from an SRU Fellow or Committee Member
   • Should highlight applicant's potential and commitment to the field of ultrasound
   • Submitted as PDF file upload

Application Form Fields

Applicant Information:

• First Name
• Last Name
• Email
• Phone
• Committee preference (dropdown menu)

Essay:

• Motivation statement (300 words or fewer) describing interest in ultrasound and motivation for attending the SRU Annual Meeting

Supporting Documentation:

• Letter of Recommendation file upload (PDF)

Application Submission

Complete the online application form at the provided URL.