Association of Women Psychiatrists

Fellowships

The Association of Women Psychiatrists is pleased to announce

the 2009 Alexandra and Martin Symonds Foundation Fellowship

and

the 2009 Wyeth Pharmaceuticals Fellowship

Alexandra and Martin Symonds Foundation Fellowship

The Association of Women Psychiatrists and The Alexandra and Martin Symonds Foundation has created an annual fellowship for an outstanding female psychiatry resident with the goal of increasing the exposure of female psychiatric residents to scientific endeavors that will enhance the residents’ understanding and commitment to the advancement of women’s mental health and the exploration of gender related issues and their impact in the lives of men and women. This fellowship was established by the Symonds Foundation, a charitable foundation to promote charitable, educational and scientific activities in general, and specifically, it is dedicated, but not limited to, advancing the study and understanding of gender in psychoanalysis and contemporary culture, including the application of this understanding of the lives of men and women. The fellowship will award a $2,500 stipend in order to optimize travel and participation in the AWP/APA Annual Meetings. The fellowship is designed in keeping with AWP goals of developing leadership in female psychiatrists as well as contributing to the overall mission of improving the personal and professional future roles of women.

One candidate will be selected based on a demonstrated leadership potential, accomplishment in and commitment to women’s health and academic excellence with an emphasis on interest and experience in psychoanalytic theory and practice.

Requirements for the application include:

1. Currently enrolled in a psychiatric residency program

2. Curriculum Vitae

3. Letter of nomination from residency training director

4. Current AWP Membership (membership application may accompany the nomination application)

5. Letters of support/reference from two psychiatry faculty members

6. One page personal statement of why one merits the fellowship

ALL DOCUMENTS MUST BE SUBMITTED TOGETHER – NO FRAGMENTED APPLICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED.

Send applications to: PO Box 570218, Dallas, TX 75357-0218
Or overnight to: 1737 Omar Drive, Mesquite, TX 75150.
No fax’d applications will be accepted.
 

DEADLINE: RECEIVED FEBRUARY 15, 2009

 

WYETH PHARMACEUTICALS FELLOWSHIP

The Association of Women Psychiatrists and Wyeth Pharmaceuticals have created a fellowship for outstanding female psychiatry residents who have demonstrated leadership and a contribution in women’s health.  The fellowship will award a $2,500 stipend in order to optimize travel and participation in the AWP/APA Annual Meetings.  The fellowship is designed in keeping with AWP goals of developing leadership in female psychiatrists as well as contributing to the overall mission of improving the personal and professional future roles of women.

Two candidates will be selected based on a demonstrated leadership potential, interest in and commitment to women’s health and academic excellence and community mental health service.

Requirements for the application include:

1.            Currently enrolled in a psychiatric residency program

2.            Curriculum Vitae

3.            Letter of nomination from residency training director

4.          Current AWP Membership (membership application may accompany the nomination application)

5.            Letters of support/reference from two psychiatry faculty members

6.         One page personal statement of why one merits the fellowship

ALL DOCUMENTS MUST BE SUBMITTED TOGETHER – NO FRAGMENTED APPLICATIONS  WILL BE CONSIDERED.

Send applications to:  PO Box 570218, Dallas, TX 75357-0218

Or overnight to:  1737 Omar Drive, Mesquite, TX 75150. 

No fax’d applications will be accepted. 

DEADLINE:  RECEIVED FEBRUARY 15, 2009