The Jeanne Spurlock M.D. Congressional Fellowship
of the
American Psychiatric Association
American Psychiatric Foundation
In collaboration with
the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Supported by an unrestricted educational grant from Wyeth Pharmaceuticals
Background
The Jeanne Spurlock Congressional Fellowship provides general psychiatry and child psychiatry residents an opportunity to work in a congressional office or committee, on federal health policy, particularly policy related to child and minority issues. This fellowship was established in honor of the late Jeanne Spurlock, M.D., who was Deputy Medical Director of the American Psychiatric Association's (APA) Office of Minority/National Affairs and an advocate for child and minority issues.
The fellowship is administered by the American Psychiatric Association and the American Psychiatric Foundation, in collaboration with the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, and is supported by a grant from Wyeth Pharmaceuticals.
Program Description
The recipient will serve a ten-month fellowship in Washington, DC starting January 1, 2008 and ending October 31, 2008. The fellow will be introduced to the structure and development of federal and congressional health policy, with a focus on mental health issues affecting children and minorities. Fellows traditionally help develop legislative proposals, track and analyze legislative initiatives, arrange hearings, brief U.S. Congressmen or Congresswomen and staff, and interact with constituents.
During the fellowship, recipients have opportunities to interact with health policymakers and advocacy/professional groups, including the APA. The recipient will be required to submit a written summary of her or his experience at the end of the fellowship and provide recommendations or suggestions for improving the fellowship.
Qualifications and Applications
PGY-II and III general psychiatry residents, child psychiatry residents, or child psychiatrists who will be out of training for less than one year at the time of the fellowship may apply for the Spurlock Congressional Fellowship. Applicants must be APA members, US citizens or permanent residents. Applications, in the form of a letter to the American Psychiatric Association (address on the back of flyer) must be received by March 9, 2007 in order to be considered. The application must include the following:
Marilyn King
APA Department of Minority and National Affairs
1000 Wilson Blvd., Suite 1825
Arlington, VA 22209
The Spurlock Fellowship Selection Committee will review all applications. The APA Department of Minority/National Affairs will arrange personal interviews with top ranked applicants and members of the Selection Committee in May.
The recipient will be announced in May of the year prior to the fellowship term.
Stipends, Benefits, and Expenses
Each fellow will receive a stipend of $20,000, which may be supplemented by the fellow's institution. Fellows will also be reimbursed for moving expenses to and from Washington, D.C., up to $2,500. If funds permit, authorized travel expenses to the APA annual meeting, other related meetings and to the Wyeth facility will be reimbursed in accordance with APA's travel guidelines.
Timetable
Deadline for submission
March 9, 2007
Selection and announcement of fellows
May 2007
Start of fellowship
January 1, 2008
End of fellowship
October 31, 2008
Questions For questions or additional information, please contact Marilyn King at the APA at 703-907-8653 or mking@psych.org.
This fellowship is administered exclusively by the American Psychiatric Association and the American Psychiatric Foundation, in collaboration with the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. The fellow has no obligation to any funding organization.
of the
American Psychiatric Association
American Psychiatric Foundation
In collaboration with
the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Supported by an unrestricted educational grant from Wyeth Pharmaceuticals
Background
The Jeanne Spurlock Congressional Fellowship provides general psychiatry and child psychiatry residents an opportunity to work in a congressional office or committee, on federal health policy, particularly policy related to child and minority issues. This fellowship was established in honor of the late Jeanne Spurlock, M.D., who was Deputy Medical Director of the American Psychiatric Association's (APA) Office of Minority/National Affairs and an advocate for child and minority issues.
The fellowship is administered by the American Psychiatric Association and the American Psychiatric Foundation, in collaboration with the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, and is supported by a grant from Wyeth Pharmaceuticals.
Program Description
The recipient will serve a ten-month fellowship in Washington, DC starting January 1, 2008 and ending October 31, 2008. The fellow will be introduced to the structure and development of federal and congressional health policy, with a focus on mental health issues affecting children and minorities. Fellows traditionally help develop legislative proposals, track and analyze legislative initiatives, arrange hearings, brief U.S. Congressmen or Congresswomen and staff, and interact with constituents.
During the fellowship, recipients have opportunities to interact with health policymakers and advocacy/professional groups, including the APA. The recipient will be required to submit a written summary of her or his experience at the end of the fellowship and provide recommendations or suggestions for improving the fellowship.
Qualifications and Applications
PGY-II and III general psychiatry residents, child psychiatry residents, or child psychiatrists who will be out of training for less than one year at the time of the fellowship may apply for the Spurlock Congressional Fellowship. Applicants must be APA members, US citizens or permanent residents. Applications, in the form of a letter to the American Psychiatric Association (address on the back of flyer) must be received by March 9, 2007 in order to be considered. The application must include the following:
- Current curriculum vitae
- Two letters of recommendation
- One- or two-page essay giving the reasons for applying for this fellowship, including any past educational and/or political experience that would enhance performance in a congressional office
- Detailed letter (no more than two typed pages) from the department chairperson or training director delineating the candidate's qualifications and describing any plans the institution may have for using the experience to be gained.
Marilyn King
APA Department of Minority and National Affairs
1000 Wilson Blvd., Suite 1825
Arlington, VA 22209
The Spurlock Fellowship Selection Committee will review all applications. The APA Department of Minority/National Affairs will arrange personal interviews with top ranked applicants and members of the Selection Committee in May.
The recipient will be announced in May of the year prior to the fellowship term.
Stipends, Benefits, and Expenses
Each fellow will receive a stipend of $20,000, which may be supplemented by the fellow's institution. Fellows will also be reimbursed for moving expenses to and from Washington, D.C., up to $2,500. If funds permit, authorized travel expenses to the APA annual meeting, other related meetings and to the Wyeth facility will be reimbursed in accordance with APA's travel guidelines.
Timetable
Deadline for submission
March 9, 2007
Selection and announcement of fellows
May 2007
Start of fellowship
January 1, 2008
End of fellowship
October 31, 2008
Questions For questions or additional information, please contact Marilyn King at the APA at 703-907-8653 or mking@psych.org.
This fellowship is administered exclusively by the American Psychiatric Association and the American Psychiatric Foundation, in collaboration with the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. The fellow has no obligation to any funding organization.
