Dear Kemcolians,

Assalam -O –Alaikum. I am pleased to announce that KEMCAANA is introducing a new award, KEMCAANA Young Investigator Award starting this year. The concept and details of this award are as follows:

KEMCAANA Young Investigator Award

Introduction

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

KEMCAANA Young Investigator Award will be given annually to Young Kemcolians practicing in North America in recognition of 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.

Categories:

A: Residents and Fellows

B: Post Residency / Fellowship

To be eligible for Category B, the Research / Clinical work should have been done within five years of completion of post graduate training.

Number of awards: One in each category

The Award

1. Cash award of $1000.00

2. Plaque

3. To be presented at the annual Summer meeting of KEMCAANA

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

5. Permanent Recognition of Award Recipients on the KEMCAANA Website.

6. Residents/ Fellows will be reimbursed for travel to the meeting to a maximum of $ 500.00

Eligibility Requirement

The applicants will be

• KE graduates within 15 years of graduation practicing in North America. For the year 2009, the last class to be eligible will be graduates of 1994. Verification of training status as a Resident or Fellow may be required

• Research / Clinical work 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 one year of application. Accepted manuscripts, Scientific Abstracts and posters are examples of work considered.

Selection Criteria

The Awards Committee will consist of five 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 Registration Form

Please use standard scientific templates as appropriate

Application should include:

1. A cover letter with :

a. Sammry of your work and its signifieance

b. Category of award you are applying for

c . Your name and contact information

d. Year of graduation from KE

e . Current status: Resident / Fellow, Faculty or Private Practice

2. Recent CV

The deadline for submission for 2009 is May 20th.

M. Haseeb, MD; FACC

President KEMCAANA

On behalf of
Executive Council of KEMCAANA
KEMCAANA Young Investigator Awards Committee