Resident International Scholarship

Resident International Scholarship

Mission: Provides U.S. residents with the opportunity to experience the challenges of delivering anesthesia in a developing country.

Overview

This scholarship program enables U.S. anesthesiology residents to gain international clinical experience by spending time in resource-poor settings, exposing them to the complexities of anesthesia care in under-resourced environments.

Eligibility

• U.S. anesthesiology residents

Geographic Scope

• International, specifically developing countries with resource-limited settings

Focus Areas

• Anesthesia care in resource-poor settings
• Resident education and clinical training
• International exposure for future leaders

Program Details

• Residents spend approximately one month in a resource-poor setting
• Application cycle announced in October (e.g., 2024-2025 cycle announced October 2024)

Funder Information

• Funder: ASA Committee on Global Health (CGH)