Remedios Education Grant

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

Contact Information:
Society of Radiologists in Ultrasound (SRU)
5620 W Sligh Ave
Tampa, FL 33634
Email: info@sru.org
Phone: (813) 806-1041