Established in 2015 by Michael Shevell, BSc 1980, M.D.,C.M. 1984, in honor of his children's grandmothers, to provide travel support for post-graduate medical residents in either pediatrics or pediatric neurology within the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences who are pursuing an elective overseas in under- resourced areas in the world, or among underserved populations in Canada or for healthcare professionals involved in a McGill project overseas. Awarded by the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences upon recommendation of the Director of Global Health Programs, the Pediatric Residency Program Directors and the Pediatric Neurology Residency Program Director.
**Review the Global Health Travel Awards General Instructions and Eligibility Requirements before applying.**
Eligibility Criteria
- Registered McGill University medical residents or fellows in pediatrics or pediatric neurology (any year) in good standing are eligible to apply.
- Healthcare professionals involved in a McGill project overseas are also eligible to apply.
- Travel completed before applying for this award is not eligible.
Evaluation criteria:
- Professional development merit: The applicant’s essay clearly and explicitly articulates the educational merit of the placement/practicum/elective or research project. The placement or research project itself appears to offer rich and engaging learning opportunities. (5 points)
- Degree of self-reflection: The applicant’s essay demonstrates strong self-reflexivity about their interest in the placement/research project and what they hope and expect to learn through the experience. (5 points)
- Consideration of ethical implications: The applicant provides a thorough understanding on the ethical implications related to their placement/research project in a low-resource setting. (5 points)
- CV: The applicant’s CV demonstrates an academic and/or extra-curricular background that provides a suitable foundation for the proposed project. (2 points)
- Style of presentation: The applicant submitted a well-written essay and organized application in line with the instructions provided. Information is consistent across each component of the application (essay, CV, letter and budget). (2 points)
Application Instructions
Upload your application package as one PDF (Essay, CV, Budget, Signed Letter from Host). Please title the PDF using your first name and last name e.g. “Jane Doe.pdf"
- Essay (1-2 pages max)
- Briefly describe your placement/practicum/elective/research project (e.g. site, timeframe, planned activities, clinical conditions that you will see). If you are traveling in conjunction with an organization, please specify.
- Why are you interested in taking part in this project? What do you hope to gain from the experience? How does this project link to your career path or ambitions?
- What obstacles or challenges do you foresee in the location you will be traveling?
- Discuss how you are preparing for your travel—both in terms of general safety precautions and learning related to the norms of your destination site (i.e. culture, religion, language, politics, clinical practices, etc.).
- Discuss the potential impacts that your presence as a medical resident or fellow hailing from North America and completing a placement in a low-resource setting could have on the local community or site, and the inherent ethical considerations.
- CV
- Budget
- Signed letter from host organization or local supervisor (at your destination site) demonstrating the host's acceptance of your visit
Please prepare a budget using the following template. If a line item is not applicable please write "N/A".
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Application material should be submitted via the form below.
Applications are evaluated on a rolling basis, subject to the availability of funds for the award.
