[Society for Pediatric Dermatology](https://pedsderm.net)

May 1, 2026 (Medical Student Mentorship Award application deadline)

Up to $5,000 per Medical Student Mentorship Award; one-year duration; covers travel, lodging, and related costs.

Provides medical students with structured mentorship and early career exposure to pediatric dermatology through funded, in-person experiences.

--- ## Description The Medical Student Mentorship Award, offered by the Society for Pediatric Dermatology (SPD), is designed to provide medical students with an immersive, structured mentorship experience in pediatric dermatology. This award aims to foster early interest in the specialty, especially for students at institutions with limited or no pediatric dermatology resources, and to support a more diverse and robust pipeline of future pediatric dermatologists. Recipients are paired with established pediatric dermatologists for short-term, in-person mentorship experiences, typically lasting 2–4 weeks. --- ## Due Dates - May 1, 2026: Full application deadline for the Medical Student Mentorship Award --- ## Funding Amount - Maximum award: **$5,000** per Medical Student Mentorship Award - Funds may be used for travel, lodging, and related costs associated with the mentorship experience - The mentorship program must be completed within one year of receiving the award (by June 30, 2027) --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be **medical students** enrolled in an accredited medical school in the United States. - Must be a member of the Society for Pediatric Dermatology (SPD); trainee membership is free. - Priority is given to students whose home institution lacks a pediatric dermatology or dermatology department. - Applicants must propose a mentorship experience at a different institution, ideally outside their home institution or city. - International trainees are not eligible. - The mentorship must last 2–4 weeks and be approved by the proposed mentor. - All institutional requirements (e.g., malpractice coverage) must be addressed prior to application. --- ## Application Process 1. **Review Guidelines:** Read the [2026 SPD Mentorship and Medical Student Mentorship Award Guidelines (PDF)](https://pedsderm.net/site/assets/files/1057/2026_spd_mentorship_and_medical_student_mentorship_award_details.pdf). 2. **Find a Mentor:** Use the [SPD Mentor Directory](https://pedsderm.net/members/directory/) to identify a pediatric dermatologist mentor. 3. **Complete Application:** Download and fill out the [2026 SPD Mentorship Awards Application form (PDF)](https://pedsderm.net/site/assets/files/1057/2026_spd_mentorship_awards_application.pdf), ensuring you check "Medical Student" in the appropriate section. 4. **Prepare Required Materials:** Include a detailed budget, statement of purpose, curriculum vitae, letters of recommendation (from mentor and dean/advisor), and any other required documents as specified in the guidelines. 5. **Collate into a Single PDF:** All materials must be submitted as one collated PDF in the order specified in the guidelines. 6. **Submit Application:** Email the completed PDF to [info@pedsderm.net](mailto:info@pedsderm.net) by the deadline. 7. **Notification:** Applicants will be informed of funding decisions in Summer 2026. --- ## Additional Information - Applications that do not follow the specified format or order will be returned as incomplete and will not be reviewed. - Awardees must submit a one-page summary report within one month after completing the mentorship. - Each mentor may only accept one trainee per funding cycle. - The program is not intended solely for research projects; clinical mentorship and exposure are the primary focus. --- ## External Links - [Medical Student Mentorship Award Program Page](https://pedsderm.net/grants-awards/mentorship-grant-awards) - [2026 Award Guidelines PDF](https://pedsderm.net/site/assets/files/1057/2026_spd_mentorship_and_medical_student_mentorship_award_details.pdf) - [2026 Application Form PDF](https://pedsderm.net/site/assets/files/1057/2026_spd_mentorship_awards_application.pdf) - [SPD Mentor Directory](https://pedsderm.net/members/directory/) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | |----------------------------------|--------------------------------------------|-----------------| | Society for Pediatric Dermatology (SPD) | [info@pedsderm.net](mailto:info@pedsderm.net) | (317) 202-0224 | | Mentorship Committee Chair (2026): Markus Boos, MD, PhD | [markus.boos@seattlechildrens.org](mailto:markus.boos@seattlechildrens.org) | | | SPD Communications Manager: Emily Schoenbaechler | [emily@hollandparlette.com](mailto:emily@hollandparlette.com) | |

Medical Student Mentorship Award

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