AAWC Update

Announcing the AAWC Shire Fellowship Grant in Wound Healing and Research

  The AAWC is pleased and proud to be able to provide two fellowship support grants for the 2014-2015 academic year, made possible by an unrestricted grant from Shire. These are the first in what is hoped to be a series of yearly grants (and types of grants).

  In the first quarter of 2014, after conducting a thorough review of all applications, the AAWC Fellowship Grant Review Committee will award two $50,000 support grants. The grants will provide fellowship support for two physician fellows (MD, DO, DPM) to conduct research dedicated to the multidisciplinary approach to wound care in an academic and/or research setting.

   Application forms, guidelines, and instructions are scheduled to be available by the end of September 2013 and will be accepted through January 2014. Please visit www.aawconline.org/fellowships/ for more information.

Are you attending SAWC Fall in Las Vegas?

  AAWC Members who attend SAWC Fall in Las Vegas, September 27-29, have several advantages:
    1. Members choose from more than 40 clinical sessions and earn up to 24 credits at a discounted rate of 20% (it’s like receiving your annual AAWC membership for free!)
    2. AAWC membership dues are currently 20% off for clinicians, so the overall savings are abundant if you join/renew online or at the AAWC desk before you register for the conference
    3. You can attend the AAWC Membership Meeting on Day 2 to network with colleagues and learn about AAWC benefits, board members, volunteer opportunities, and more
    4. The AAWC offers Research Poster Grand Rounds on Day 2 to help you develop an effective research poster
    5. AAWC Speaker Training — a session on Day 2 —will help you polish your speaking skills. This session complements the AAWC’s Speakers Bureau Program for AAWC Members (learn more at www.aawconline.org)
    6. All exhibitors and industry representatives in attendance are invited to attend the AAWC’s Exhibitor Seminar on Day 3. You won’t want to miss this informative hour on the topic, “How Medicare Contractors Impact Your Products”
    7. AAWC Global Volunteers present a session on Day 3 where you can learn about global volunteerism, AAWC members’ unique experiences and advice, and how you can get involved in this life-changing program
    8. Join us at Booth 606 to meet with staff and learn about a variety of opportunities and give-aways. Purchase our newest wound image CD, obtain your Global Volunteers support bracelets and “I am a Patient Advocate” pins, take home brochure samples, pick up free AAWC Guidelines decals, obtain fellowship grant information, receive scholarship and speakers bureau applications, learn about the career center, and more!

  Be sure to consult an AAWC or SAWC representative or check the Schedule at a Glance inside your attendee bag for exact times and room locations of all above events.

Have to miss SAWC Fall? Join us in the spring in Orlando! Visit www.sawc.net for more information.

About the AAWC:

  The AAWC is the leader in interprofessional wound healing and tissue preservation and provides a whole year of valuable benefits. Be sure to join us on Facebook and LinkedIn.

Questions about AAWC News? Email info@aawconline.org.

This article was not subject to the Ostomy Wound Management peer-review process.