Dr. David McCourtie Memorial Award In Allergy and Immunology

Direct application

$1,000
1 winner

Eligibility

School
Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry
Field of study
Health Professions
Level of study
DoctorateGraduate
Year of study
Fourth year

About this scholarship

Open to a Year 4 MD student at the Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry (Western University) in the graduating class who has shown keen interest or aptitude in allergy and immunology and completed a clinic rotation in allergy and immunology at Western during the final two years of the program.

One award of $1,000 is offered.

Applicants submit an essay of 1,000 to 1,500 words on a topic in allergy or immunology of their own choosing. A selection committee from the Division of Allergy and Immunology judges essays for scholarly thought.

Essay question

What else to submit

  • Essay of 1,000 to 1,500 words on an allergy or immunology topic chosen by the applicant.
  • Open to graduating medical students at Western University (UWO) who demonstrate keen interest and/or aptitude in allergy/immunology
  • Must have completed a clinic rotation in allergy/immunology during the final two years of study
  • Essay deadline is March 30
  • Essay must be 1000-1500 words on an allergy/immunology topic of the candidate's choosing
  • Judged on scholarly merit by a selection committee from the Division of Allergy and Immunology
  • Award value approximately $600 (per UWO calendar; ScholarshipsCanada lists $1,000)
  • Applicants must show keen interest or aptitude in allergy and immunology.
  • Essays are judged for scholarly thought by a selection committee from the Division of Allergy and Immunology.