Leadership Development Workshop Scholarship

DO YOU WANT TO BE A TRAUMA SURGERY LEADER?

In an effort to recognize early career trauma leaders, EAST seeks members who are interested in becoming future leaders in trauma and acute care surgery. To aid in the development of these leaders, EAST selects up to five individuals each year to sponsor their course tuition for the three-year Leadership Development Workshop series.  It is anticipated that individuals who apply for this scholarship will commit to participating in the three-year Leadership Development Workshop series.

DO YOU WANT TO BE A BURN SURGERY LEADER?

In 2021, EAST has added an additional scholarship in honor of Dr. Jessica Summers. Dr. Summers was a burn and trauma surgeon and an active member of EAST who died unexpectedly in July of 2021. Dr. Summer’s passionate dedication to mentoring and supporting the future leaders in the field of burn surgery was inspirational. In her honor, EAST will select an individual who is dedicated to a career in burn surgery to sponsor their course tuition for the three-year Leadership Development Workshop series.

Applications for the 2025 Scholarship are CLOSED. The deadline to apply was October 31, 2024.

Leadership Development Workshop Schedule (subject to change)

Application Process and Criteria 

Applications for the 2025 Scholarship are CLOSED.  The deadline to apply was October 31, 2024.
  1. Must be a member of EAST not more than seven years out of residency or fellowship training.
  2. Must submit a current CV and demonstrate evidence of commitment to the field of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery.
  3. Must submit a letter of intent relative to their aspirations in the field of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery.
  4. Must submit a 250-word essay on the role of EAST in developing the leaders of tomorrow.
  5. Must submit a letter of support from either the Trauma Chief or Department Chair.
  6. All required information (including letters of recommendation) must be received by the deadline.
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Application Process and Criteria for the Dr. Jessica Summers Scholarship 

Applications for the 2025 Scholarship are CLOSED. The deadline was October 31, 2024.
  1. Must be a member of EAST not more than seven years out of residency or fellowship training.
  2. Must submit a current CV and demonstrate evidence of commitment to the field of Burn Surgery.
  3. Must submit a letter of intent relative to their aspirations in the field of Burn Surgery.
  4. Must submit a 250-word essay on the role of EAST in developing the leaders of tomorrow.
  5. Must submit a letter of support from either the Burn Director, Trauma Chief or Department Chair.
  6. All required information (including letters of recommendation) must be received by the deadline.


Applications for this scholarship must be submitted using the online system.  Please contact Christine Eme at the EAST Administrative Offices at ceme@east.org or by phone at 312.202.5508 for information on the application process. 

Additional Information

The 2025 workshop is scheduled to take place during the 38th EAST Annual Scientific Assembly on Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at the JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort and Spa in Tucson, Arizona.