The PIDS/BIPAI scholars program is designed to provide an international infectious disease learning opportunity for young health professionals (med students, residents, or ID fellows). Scholars receive fully-paid travel and housing to support a one-month elective experience at one of BIPAI's HIV/AIDS Children's Clinical Centers of Excellence.
The PIDS/BIPAI scholars program is designed to provide an international infectious disease learning opportunity for young health professionals (med students, residents, or ID fellows). Scholars receive fully-paid travel and housing to support a one-month elective experience at one of BIPAI's HIV/AIDS Children's Clinical Centers of Excellence.
These Centers of Excellence are located in Botswana, Burkina Faso, Lesotho, Malawi, Swaziland, and Uganda (for more info on these sites, see http://bayloraids.org/programs/). Scholars participate in mentored training on-site by BIPAI faculty. Applicants are encouraged to submit their CV, dates of availability, and country preference (if applicable) to Meg Ferris at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Applicants should apply 8-10 months in advance of their proposed trip, and should include the phrase "PIDS/BIPAI scholar application" in the subject line of their e-mail. All applications will undergo review by a PIDS/BIPAI committee. Applications for the calendar year 2010 will be accepted beginning March 2009.
