The IDEA program is designed to provide continuing medical education, assist in career development, and help establish strong relationships with leading ASCO members who serve as scientific mentors to each recipient.
Details
This award provides early-career oncologists from developing nations the opportunity to continue their medical education by:
·     Attending the ASCO Annual Meeting
·     Being paired with a mentor from the United States or Canada
·     Spending additional time at their mentor's cancer center
·     Benefiting from a three year complimentary ASCO membership
Online Application Opened:  October 1, 2009
Completed Application Due:  January 13, 2010
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for the IDEA program, eligible applicants with less than 10 years of experience in the field of oncology must complete an application that includes a 250-word essay, a letter of recommendation, and a CV. Strongest consideration will be given to candidates who have submitted an abstract for the 2010 ASCO Annual Meeting.
For more complete information please visit the following link: www.ascocancerfoundation.org/idea