Dr. Wai-Kei Lo is immediate past-chairman of the ISPD. He is currently the Consultant Physician and director of renal service of Tung Wah Hospital, and the Hon. Clinical Associate Professor of the University of Hong Kong. After graduation from the University of Hong Kong in 1980, his interest in peritoneal dialysis budded when he participated in the first PD program in Hong Kong as a resident in 1982. The subsequent blooming of PD in Hong Kong and his joining the University of Hong Kong in 1990 provided him more clinical and research experience in PD. He has over 100 publications and is the author of several book chapters in the field of peritoneal dialysis.
ISPD SCHOLARSHIPS (Fellowship Program)
Applications Deadlines: 31 March and 20 September each year
Aims
The purpose of the scholarship is to promote the awareness of peritoneal dialysis by encouraging qualified individuals to extend their knowledge and expertise of peritoneal dialysis by visiting a center of excellence for up to 3 months. The Awards Committee reviews the applications with respect to merit, appropriateness, facility to be visited, the supervising physician at the facility, and geographic distribution of applicants. Preference is given to promotion of peritoneal dialysis in developing countries.
Types and Amounts of Awards
Awards are given for up to $3000 for 2 to 3 months of study. The funds are to be used to support travel and living expenses and for educational expenses during the visit to the host institution.
Awards for shorter stays will be considered if applicants have specific and defined goals and objectives that they would like to pursue as a host institution.
Application Process
Awards are given annually in 2 rounds (May and November).
The deadline for applications are 31 March and 30 September.
A completed application letter must be accompanied by a curriculum vitae, a letter of acceptance from the institution to be visited, and a letter from the home institution director / supervisor supporting the application.
Applicants should clearly specify the duration and intent of their visit, future plans after the visit, and the amount of funding requested. Awards are for a maximum of $3000 to support 6 weeks to 3 months of study; shorter stays will be pro-rated accordingly.
Applications should be sent to:
Dr. Wai-Kei Lo
Chair, ISPD Scholarship Committee
c/o Department of Medicine,
Tung Wah Hospital
12 Po Yan Street, Hong Kong
With soft copies sent to
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Eligibility
Applications are encouraged from developing countries. ISPD members as well as non-members may apply. From developed countries, only individuals younger than 40 years of age are eligible.
Completion of Study
Each award recipient is expected to submit a brief summary of their experience within 3 months after completion of the visit and how they feel their experience will assist them on their return to their home institution and country. The report should be sent to the Chairman of the ISPD Scholarship Committee.
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