The ABMS Visiting Scholars Program™ is a year-long, part-time research program that supports early-career physicians and researchers in their research and facilitates their evolution as health care leaders within and across the ABMS community.
Grants of $15,000 are awarded to support research and travel expenses associated with program participation and research deliverables. The grant may be applied to an existing research project with a new scope or an original research project.
The 2025-2026 program begins September 2025 and concludes at ABMS Conference 2026.
ABMS Visiting Scholars are selected based on the quality of their proposed research project, and the alignment of their proposed project to the ABMS REF and sponsoring Member Board's research priorities.
The ABMS Visiting Scholars Program provides lasting professional and personal benefits. Their contributions are positively impacting certification, quality improvement, medical education, racial equity, diagnostic excellence, and patient care.
The enthusiasm and engagement of early-career investigators are the catalysts for the growth and development of our profession, the advancement of certification, and the way health care is given and received.
Gina Badalato, MD ABMS Visiting Scholars Alum“If you have an idea that you’re passionate about, this is the platform to put it on because you’ll have the resources, the support, and the professional network to bring that idea to fruition.”
Divya Srikumaran, MD ABMS Visiting Scholars Alum“The ABMS Visiting Scholars Program opened opportunities for us to collaborate with each other in the future.”
Sara Hunter, MD ABMS Visiting Scholars Alum“The American Board of Medical Specialties really just opens up their doors and gives you as many opportunities as possible. It’s been fantastic.”
Benjamin Kinnear, MD ABMS Visiting Scholars Alum“If you have an innovative idea, this is a great program to submit to. It’s also a great way to build community.”
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