Announcing an environmental and occupational health funding and training opportunity for MD and PhD students in the CWRU School of Medicine: Applications are now being accepted for the 2024-2025 Daniel Lewis Ravin, MD Award.
The Mary Ann Swetland Center for Environmental Health offers 1-3 Ravin Awards per year to trainees who are committed to furthering their professional development in environmental and occupational health. The $10,000 award supports:
- $8,000 for stipend support at CWRU School of Medicine AND/OR Research Costs (i.e., data collection,
participant stipends) - $2,000 Professional development (i.e., attendance at a national conference, additional training in these
fields.
Awardees, in consultation with a mentor from the Swetland Center, will develop a budget defining how the professional development and/or research costs will be used during the 12-month award period.
Eligibility Criteria
- Current MD student or PhD Student (successfully completed qualifying exam) in good standing at CWRU School of Medicine.
- Demonstrated interest in the fields of occupational and environmental health.
- Commitment to complete additional training and/or research in occupational and environmental health.
Priority will be given to applicants whose interests align with the key research areas of the Swetland Center:
- Food Systems and Health Equity
- Air Quality and Health
- Environmental Justice
The application is open now and closes March 7, 2024, at 5 p.m. For important dates, application information, and a link to apply, visit https://case.edu/swetland/training/daniel-lewis-ravin-md-award. For questions, please contact Karen B. Mulloy, DO, MSCH at kbm30@case.edu.