ACEP/EMBC's Indy Class Travel Scholarship
Purpose of Award
To provide opportunities for Emergency Medicine leaders to attend the Independent EM Group Master Class. Visit the website for more information
Application Process
Submit CV, Letter of Interest, Program Letter of Support (optional)
Eligibility
EMRA Resident or Fellow member (international members included).
Selection Criteria
The proposed scholarship will value leadership experiences, service to process improvements in the emergency department
Award
2 awards per award cycle to include the registration fee and $500.00 travel stipend
Note
This award covers the registration fee to attend the class and the $500 travel stipend is designed to alleviate some of the costs for flight, hotel, meals, etc. The travel stipend is awarded to in-person meetings only, due to Covid-19 restrictions.
Application Deadline
November 1, 2025
Requirement
Must attend ACEP/EMBC's Independent EM Group Master Class, taking place February 9-12, 2026 in Irving, Texas.
Past Recipients
| 2023 | Alex Wellford, MD |
| 2023 | Tuong Pham, MD |
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