Paramjit Toor Joshi, MD, International Scholar Awards

AACAP Paramjit Toor Joshi, MD, International Scholar Awards

Deadline: May 31, 2025

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We are seeking dreamers, who exude originality and show strong potential for future thought leaders and mentors. At the time of application, candidates may not have more than 10 years-experience following graduation from medical school.

The award is open to all international physicians: ex. pediatricians, family medicine doctors, adult psychiatrists, child and adolescent psychiatrists, and other physicians who primarily work with children and adolescents providing mental health services.

Award Benefits

The award is for the amount of $2,500 towards Annual Meeting registration, lodging, and travel for AACAP's Annual Meeting. In addition to the financial aspect of the award, each recipient receives a special award plaque held during AACAP’s Annual Meeting.

The awardees are supported by voluntary mentors (two for each), during the Annual Meeting. Mentors will guide them during the meeting and introduce them to appropriate members and officers of AACAP, for networking and support. Awardees are expected to attend the Early Career Psychiatrists’ Mentorship Program, the sessions organized by the Global Mental Health/International Relations Committee, and the Global Mental Health/IRC Committee Meeting.

Eligibility Criteria

The award includes a formal application process, where all interested medical doctors from countries other than the USA are encouraged to apply. The award favors physicians from underserved areas, who primarily work with children and adolescents providing mental health services, with good command of the English language (both spoken and written), commitment to a fruitful career in their country of origin, with possibilities of having a local impact after the experience.

Online Application Process

Completed online application
Include top items from your Curriculum Vitae
Personal essay (no longer than 500 words) addressing the following questions:

How do you envision your current and future role and contributions to child and adolescent psychiatry in your country?
How will your attendance at AACAP’s Annual Meeting help you reach those goals?
What would be your personal goals in terms of international collaboration?

Program Requirements

At the completion of their experience, awardees will be required to write and provide an article for AACAP News, highlighting their experience. In addition, they will be required to submit a final report to AACAP.