The ICEP Leadership Scholarship Program offers leadership development training to residents and early-career physicians in Illinois, empowering them to engage in advocacy at local, state, and national levels. Through the program, participants gain valuable opportunities for education, mentoring, and hands-on experience in advocacy and legislation.

Additionally, the program fosters lifelong professional connections, helping to shape the next generation of healthcare leaders. 

Amount: 3 scholarships at $750 each.

Recipients will be notified no later than February 1, 2025.

Eligibility

• Residents or Early Career Physicians (out of residency five years or less).
• Must be ACEP and ICEP member in good standing.
• Award is limited to individuals who have never attended ICEP Advocacy Day and/or ACEP Leadership & Advocacy Conference.
• Plan to attend:
  • ICEP Advocacy Day
    April 10, 2025 in Springfield, Illinois
  • ACEP Leadership and Advocacy Conference (LAC)
    April 27-29, 2025 in Washington, DC
• Scholarship recipients will also be required to submit a brief summary report about their experience at each event which can in writing or a short video.

**Scholarship funds will be awarded upon successful registration for ACEP Leadership and Advocacy Conference via a completed reimbursement form to the ICEP Office. Funds may be used for conference registration fee or all travel expenses.

Submission Package via the Online Application
All applicants will complete an online application that must include:

• Upload Resume/CV
• Upload your letter (2-pages maximum) outlining why you are interested in the scholarship program that encompasses the evaluation criteria.

Evaluation Criteria
Applicants will be evaluated on the following criteria by the ICEP Awards and Nominating Committee:

• Demonstration of leadership potential
• Interest in advocacy and legislation
• Supportive commitment to leadership, service, and learning to emergency medicine.