AACAP Robert L. Stubblefield, MD Delegate to the American Medical Association’s (AMA) Resident and Fellow Section
Funds AACAP members in training to represent the Academy as delegates at AMA House of Delegates meetings, supporting their participation in advocacy, committees, and leadership within organized medicine.
Funder: American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Due Dates: March 9, 2026 | August 1, 2026 (recurring, even years)
Funding Amounts: Covers transportation, hotel, and per diem expenses for two delegates to attend AMA Annual and Interim Meetings; award may be renewed for up to two years.
Summary: Supports AACAP members to represent the Academy as Resident & Fellow Section delegates at the AMA House of Delegates, funding travel and meeting participation.
Key Information: Applicants must be AACAP and AMA members in child & adolescent psychiatry residency, fellowship, or board-eligible.
Description
This award, established in honor of former AACAP President Robert L. Stubblefield, MD, funds two AACAP members to serve as Resident & Fellow Section delegates to the American Medical Association (AMA) House of Delegates. The grant covers transportation, hotel, and per diem expenses for both the AMA Annual and Interim Meetings each year. Recipients are responsible for representing AACAP at these meetings, participating in committees and caucuses, testifying on behalf of AACAP, and seeking leadership opportunities within the AMA House of Delegates.
