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Association of Post-Graduate Physician Assistant Programs
Linda Brandt Research Award
for Physician Assistant Post-Graduate Training
Announcement and Call for Proposals
Linda Brandt was one of the founding members the APPAP and served as its first president.
Although not a PA herself, she was a driving force for PA post-graduate education. She was
Director of the PA Surgical Residency at Norwalk Hospital /Yale University School of Medicine
and a founding member of the Society for the Preservation of Physician Assistant History. She
is remembered by her colleagues for her passion and tireless devotion to PA post-graduate
education. She continuously fostered the professional development of hundreds of PA residents
and contributed to the education of thousands of PA students from all over the country. Linda
lost her battle with cancer in 2004. It is an honor for the APPAP to offer this award in her
memory.
Purpose
The purpose of this initiative is to support research regarding Physician Assistant Post-Graduate Training Programs, PA Residents/Fellows or Graduates.
Eligible applicants include:
- Physician Assistant Post-Graduate Residents
- Physician Assistant students who have a research focus on PA Post-Graduate training, impact or outcomes
- Other professionals who have a research interest in PA Post-Graduate education, impact or outcomes
Applicant Expectations
The successful applicant will be expected to:
- Make a good-faith effort to complete the research project in the allotted time.
- Submit a 6-month progress report
- Present the project at the APPAP annual meeting, held in conjunction with the fall PAEA Educational Forum. Applicants are encouraged to submit their research for presentation at the PAEA Educational Forum, AAPA conference or other appropriate venue.
Funds Available
The APPAP will provide $2000 for this initiative in 2007-2008
Size and Duration of Awards
One award for the total amount of $2000 will be provided over 1-year.
Application
Applicants must submit a typed, double-spaced proposal that includes the following sections:
- Title Page
- Title
- Applicant name, address (postal and e-mail), phone and fax numbers
- Abstract (not more than 500 words)
- Research Description (not more than 4 pages)
- Background and Rationale
- Methods
- Identification and qualifications of key personnel
- Expected timeline for completion of the project
- CV of Applicant
- CV of Mentor(s)*
- Mentor Statement of support*
- Statement of Institutional Support-This may be a letter from an appropriate individual or representative who can affirm that the applicant has access to facilities and personnel to aid in the successful completion of the project. It may be included in the Mentor Statement if appropriate.
*Students and Residents should identify a mentor or mentor team. Up to 3 persons may be included. Mentor identification is optional for graduates and other professionals. However, mentor identification is encouraged for those with limited experience in research.
Timeline for Submissions
Applications will be accepted through September 30, 2007
Award decisions will be made in late October 2007.
Notification of recipient will occur in early November 2007.
Award Criteria
Applications will be judged on the following:
- Importance to PA Post-Graduate Education
- Feasibility and likelihood of completion (timeline, mentor, facility, etc)
- Writing organization, detail and style
Award Dispersal
The award will be delivered in 2 allotments.
$1000 will be delivered upon notification of the recipient. The second dispersal, of
$1000 will be delivered upon receipt of the 6-month progress report.
Applications should be sent to
APPAP Linda Brandt Research Award
c/o Eric W. Reynolds, MD
Kentucky Children's Hospital
Division of Neonatology
800 Rose St, MS 477
Lexington, KY 40536
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