2024 FASPE Medical Fellowships for Medical Students (Fully Funded)

The Fellowships for the Study of Professional Ethics (FASPE) Medical Awards are inviting international medical students and residents to apply for the 2024 program. Each year, between 14 to 16 individuals are selected to participate in a two-week fellowship program in Berlin and Poland, where they explore Nazi history sites and engage in academic seminars. The program emphasizes the intersection of historical significance and scholarly rigor, offering numerous informal opportunities for intellectual exchange.

FASPE values the diversity of its applicants, bringing together individuals with varied backgrounds and interests, which enriches both formal and informal discussions. Medical Fellows interact with Seminary and Journalism Fellows, broadening their understanding of professional roles through shared activities and interdisciplinary lectures. The fellowships are fully funded, eliminating financial barriers to participation.

Here are the key details for the 2024 FASPE Medical Fellowships:

• Application Deadline: January 2, 2024, by 11:59 PM EST
• Fellowship Duration: June 21, 2024 – July 5, 2024
• Location: Berlin and Poland
• Organizer: Fellowship at Auschwitz from the Study of Professional Ethics (FASPE)
• Funding: Fully-funded
• Number of Opportunities: Up to 16

Selected Fellows will delve into topics such as the role of medical professionals in implementing Nazi policies, resource allocation during times of scarcity, the boundaries of modern bioethics, and ethical dilemmas in cross-border research. They will also engage in discussions on the legacy of prejudice in medicine, patient-centered care, and strategies for handling ethical challenges within medical institutions.

The benefits of being a FASPE Medical Fellow include full funding, opportunities for interdisciplinary learning, connections with future colleagues and mentors, and the chance to build lifelong relationships within the FASPE network.

Eligibility criteria for applicants include:

• Enrollment in an MD or DO program (or equivalent) with a minimum of one clinical year completed before the fellowship starts.
• Active participation in academic discussions and an ability to articulate thoughts verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated emotional and intellectual maturity to address complex and contentious issues responsibly.
• Open to applicants from all religions, politics, and socioeconomic backgrounds, as well as all gender identities.
• Potential to contribute to the program and alumni community, with leadership qualities.

To apply, candidates need to submit an application form, a resume, transcripts, two letters of recommendation from academic faculty, answers to essay questions, and provide the contact information for two references ⁴.