Preceptorships
Recruiting more quality rheumatology professionals starts with building interest in the field among the best and brightest medical and graduate students and residents.
Preceptorships encourage students and residents to learn more about rheumatology and pursue careers in the field by supporting a one-on-one, real-world learning experience.
Rheumatology Future Physician Scientist Award
This research training experience is expected to tangibly enhance the individuals’ potential to develop into a productive, independent physician-scientist in the field of rheumatology.
Purpose
Enhance the research training of promising students who are enrolled in a MD or DO training program, including individuals enrolled in combined degree programs (e.g., MD/PhD, DO/PhD program, MD/MPH, DO/MPH or equivalent) and who intend careers as physician-scientists.
Award Amount
Up to $30,000 per year in direct costs (maximum $60,000 over 2 years)
Award Term
1 year with option for competitive renewal for 1 additional year
Application Deadline
Applications are due December 1, 2025
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Medical and Graduate Student Preceptorship
A full-time clinical or research mentorship with an established rheumatology professional; students can choose a four- or eight-week clinical preceptorship or an eight-week research preceptorship.
Purpose
Encourage medical and graduate students to consider a career in rheumatology
Award Amount
$2,000-$4,000 plus $1,000 for travel expenses and complimentary registration to ACR Convergence
Award Term
4 or 8 Weeks
Application Deadline
Multiple, See Award Description
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Funding for these awards is provided in part by the Majithia Family Endowment, Marc R. Chevrier, MD, PhD, FACR, Lupus Research Memorial Fund, Daniel J. Wallace, MD Graduate Student Preceptorship Endowment and the George and Maria Tsokos Endowed Recruitment Fund.
Lawren H. Daltroy Preceptorship in Health Communication
The Lawren H. Daltroy Preceptorship in Health Communication was established with the aim of improving patient-clinician interactions and communications.
Purpose
Provide resources to support the training, career development, and/or enhancement of research skills and researchers and clinicians, with no current or prior R01 or R01-equivalent funding
Award Amount
Up to $15,000 per year
Award Term
1 year
Application Deadline
Multiple. See Award Description.
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Resident Research Preceptorship
A full-time, in-depth research experience with an established rheumatology professional.
Purpose
Encourage residents to consider a career in rheumatology research
Award Amount
$15,000
Award Term
3 Months
Application Deadline
Multiple, See Award Description
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Funding for one Resident Research Preceptorship is provided annually by an endowment from Dr. Ephraim P. Engleman.
A full-time clinical or research mentorship with an established rheumatology professional; students can choose a four- or eight-week clinical preceptorship or an eight-week research preceptorship.
Purpose
Encourage medical and graduate students to consider a career in rheumatology
Award Amount
$2,000-$4,000 plus complimentary registration to ACR Convergence
Award Term
4 or 8 Weeks
Application Deadline
Multiple, See Award Description