2011–2012 Mentorship Awards in Dermatopathology

• Applicants must be a dermatology or pathology resident and display an interest in dermatopathology.
• Applications should include a specific project or topic the mentor and mentored have agreed to work on during the mentorship time period.
• Mentorships are designed to take place away from the applicant’s current university. Applications for mentorships within the same institute will not be considered.
• Applicants are limited to one mentorship award per year, regardless of field.
• When choosing a mentor, be sure that he or she is not over-extended and can dedicate the time required to be an effective mentor. Chosen mentors should not participate in more than two mentorship programs per year.
• Supplies (e.g.: antibodies), tuition reimbursement or educational fees, salary, and travel to the ASDP Annual Meeting should not be included in the budget request. Only travel/airfare to/from mentoring location, lodging and meals up to a maximum of $1,500 will be considered. One-half of the approved award will be issued at the start of the mentorship, the balance will be paid upon completion of the program and submission of written and final expense reports to ASDP.
• Awardees must attend the ASDP Annual Meeting immediately following their completed mentorship and submit a poster presentation outlining their project (see post mentorship criteria.)

• Completed application form.
• Budget outlining expenses to be incurred (up to a maximum of $1,500).
• Two-page curriculum vitae.
• One-page statement of purpose.
• Letter from proposed mentor indicating their willingness to provide the time necessary for this mentorship, any significant and pertinent details of the planned mentorship, and specific mention of whether the time frame and budget are appropriate for the proposed mentorship.
• One-page project description.
• Letter from department chair attesting to the character, leadership qualities, skills of the applicant, and confirmation that the resident is able to take time from his/her residency for the elective.

A one-page written report from the applicant summarizing his or her experience and benefit from participating in the mentorship program and a final expense report is required after the mentorship has been completed. The remaining half of the award will be issued upon receipt of reports. Awardees must attend the ASDP Annual Meeting immediately following their completed mentorship and submit a poster presentation outlining their project. Meeting registration fees and hotel accommodations for Mentorship Awardees will be complimentary.