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Applications due January 1st preceding the academic year beginning July 1st; funds must be used within that 12-month period.
Dr. Samuel 'Mendo' Mendicino Scientific Seminar Award is a Podiatry Foundation of Pittsburgh program providing up to 3,500 dollars to residents or fellows in podiatric medicine training. Funds cover approved continuing education seminar fees, room and board, and transportation.
Eligible seminars include programs such as the Seattle Lower Extremity Surgery Symposium, AO DPM NA Course on foot and ankle trauma, ACFAS arthroscopy courses, and the Baltimore Limb Deformity Course, among others. Applicants must apply by January 1 preceding the upcoming academic year beginning July 1, with funds to be used within that 12-month period. Applications are submitted by email to nickinigro@comcast.
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Podiatry Foundation of Pittsburgh – Promoting Foot Health And Care And The Advancement Of The Profession Of Podiatry Promoting foot health and care and the advancement of the profession of podiatry Podiatry Foundation of Pittsburgh The Podiatry Foundation of Pittsburgh promotes foot health and care and the advancement of the profession of podiatry. We fulfill our mission through a number of initiatives.
Community Screenings and Care The Foundation funds work by podiatrists through health care clinics and health events in the community. We actively pursue opportunities to partner with health care organizations that provide free or low-cost podiatric health care to the public. Our purpose is to facilitate the administration of critical podiatric care, for example the care of diabetics, in situations where it would otherwise not occur.
Each year the Foundation receives and reviews applications for scholarships from area podiatry students. Over one million dollars in scholarships have already been awarded. Scholarships are available annually to students in podiatry school whom are from the Western Pennsylvania area.
There are scholarships available for each of the four years of podiatry school. The Foundation sponsors both professional and community events related to the education and promotion of podiatric health care. This includes Ongoing Education Programs for practicing podiatrists which fulfill their professional requirements for continuing education.
These Foundation-sponsored events are the only such events in Western Pennsylvania. Any worthwhile community event promoting foot health and care may apply for a sponsorship. In a joint program with the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, the Foundation promotes an annual manuscript competition.
This process promotes the publication of research papers by podiatrists from around the world. Dr. Samuel (Mendo) Mendicino In memory of Dr. Samuel “Mendo” Mendicino, this Scientific Seminar Award of up to $3,500 is made available to any resident or fellow for courses intended for Doctors of Podiatric Medicine in training, including fees, room & board and/or transportation to the seminar.
Applicants must apply by January 1st preceeding the upcoming academic year of July 1st, with funds to be used within that 12 month period. Examples of approved training seminars are listed below. Please send your request for this grant, including how you intend to use the grant money, to: nickinigro@comcast.
net Seattle Lower Extremity Surgery Symposium (or CLESS) AO DPM NA Course-Basic or Advanced Principles of Foot and Ankle Trauma and Reconstructive Surgery The Greater Texas Education Foundation No Nonsense Training ACFAS - Arthroscopy of the Foot and Ankle IFAF - Arthroscopy of the Foot and Ankle IFAF Annual Seattle WA Seminar Highlands Foot & Ankle Institute Bi-Annual Conference Baltimore Limb Deformity Course Learn More About Sam Mendicino, DPM >
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Residents or fellows in podiatric medicine training; funds cover approved training seminar fees, lodging, and travel expenses. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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