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Recognizing Emerging African Leaders in Infectious Disease
Jan. 12, 2010
Accordia Global Health Foundation is privileged to announce the Merle A. Sande Health Leadership Award and to invite nominations and applications immediately.
This newly-established award is in memory of Dr. Merle Sande, a co-founder of Accordia and a renowned infectious diseases specialist known for his enthusiasm for work and life, his joy of teaching, and his outstanding leadership abilities. Beginning in 2010, the Merle A. Sande Health Leadership Award will be awarded annually to an emerging African leader who has contributed to the field of infectious disease and embodies Dr. Sande's passion, intellectual drive, and spirit. The successful candidate will be a young leader with remarkable personal accomplishments in teaching, research and/or clinical science.
Nominations and applications will be accepted through January 31, 2010, and the award will be announced in February 2010. The awardee will be invited to lead two (2) days of rounds, lectures, and a keynote address at the Infectious Diseases Institute of Makerere University in Kampala, Uganda in April 2010.
About the Award and Application Form: http://www.accordiafoundation.org/programs/merle-a-sande-health-leadership-award/index.html
To be considered, a completed application must be emailed to sandeaward@accordiafoundation.org no later than 5:00 pm Eastern Time on Jan. 31, 2010.
If you have any questions related to the Merle A. Sande Health Leadership Award or the application or evaluation process, please e-mail sandeaward@accordiafoundation.org.
© 2010 Accordia Global Health Foundation
For full article, visit:
http://www.accordiafoundation.org/programs/merle-a-sande-health-leadership-award/index.html
category: Member Organization News : Awards & Grants
contributed by Liza Nanni on 12 January 2010
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