KEMCAANA Young Investigator Award was initiated in 2009. The concept and details of this award are as follows:


Introduction

KEMCAANA values academic rigor, encourages scientific advancement and cherishes individual achievement.

KEMCAANA Young Investigator Award is given annually to a Young Kemcolians practicing in North America in recognition of an outstanding contribution to research (Basic or Clinical) or scientific advancement of clinical practices by virtue of introducing novel approaches, including but not limited to new and improvised tools / Patents for delivery of exceptional patient care.

Objective

To promote research and foster scholarly activities by KE graduates in North America.

The Award is presented at the annual summer meeting of KEMCAANA and includes:

1. Cash award of $1000.00

2. Plaque

3. Award winners will have an Honorable mention and a summary of their work published in the KEMCAANA annual Magazine.

4. Recognition of Award Recipients on the KEMCAANA Website.

5. Residents/ Fellows will be reimbursed for the hotel stay during the meeting to a maximum of $ 500.00

Eligibility Requirement

The applicants should be

• KE graduates within 15 years of graduation, practicing in North America. For the year 2011, the last class to be eligible will be graduates of 1996. Verification of training status as a Resident or Fellow may be required

• Research / Clinical work submitted for the award should have been published, accepted for publication, presented or accepted for presentation at a Peer Reviewed national forum such as a scientific society meeting or a peer reviewed scientific journal within two years of application. Accepted manuscripts, Scientific Abstracts and posters are examples of work considered.

Selection Criteria

The Awards Committee will consist of six KEMCAANA members serving on the Faculty of North American Medical institutions. Award selection will be based upon standard criteria including originality, methodology, presentation and quality of work.

Application Procedure

The material can only be submitted electronically on the KEMCAANA website:
http://www.Kemcaana.org

Online Application Form

Please use standard scientific templates as appropriate

Online Application should include:

1. Name and contact information

2. Year of graduation from KE

3. Current status: Resident / Fellow / Faculty or Private Practice

4. Cover letter highlighting your career plans

5. Recent CV

6. Research work to be considered for award (abstract or manuscript)

7. Summary of your work and its significance

Please note that incomplete submissions will not be reviewed for the award.

The deadline for submission for 2011 is October31, 2011

Chair
Mushabbar A. Syed, MD, FACC
Chair Young Investigator Awards Committee
Associate Professor of Medicine & Radiology
Stritch School of Medicine
Loyola University of Chicago
Email: yia@kemcaana.org

KEMCAANA Young Investigator Awards Committee
Dr. Mushabbar Syed – Chair
Dr. MubasherRana
Dr. NaheedUsmani
Dr. Tariq Jamil
Dr. Kazim Sheikh
Dr. SaqibMasroor
Dr. Mohammad Haseeb (Advisor)