DxTx National Award for Pain Management

DxTx National Rising Star Award for Pain Management

Physicians are some of the most important and impactful people in our society, saving lives and improving the quality of life every day.

Those working in interventional pain management face unique challenges, as they strive to diagnose and treat the source painful conditions. Whether it’s through precise diagnostic procedures or innovative treatments and personalized care plans, these healthcare professionals play a critical role.

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If you’ve already read the Eligibility and Instructions, please proceed to the application form below:

Eligibility

Education Level: 3^rd or 4^th year Resident or Fellow.

Areas of Interest: Fields related to pain management, such as anesthesiology, physical medicine, rehabilitation, or neurology

Award: $5,000 each, plus the cost of attending NANS Conference in Orlando, up to three awards annually

The awardees receive a monetary grant, NANS general meeting registration, hotel accommodations, and travel stipend.

This award aims to support those who exhibit the following qualities:

Ethical: Always putting patient care at the forefront
Humble: Treat others respectfully; seek mutual understanding then execute together
Hungry: Desires to advance their knowledge of interventional pain – particularly neuromodulation, minimally invasive procedures, and other modalities led by a passion for patient care
Smart: Brings new ideas and processes supported by questions, data, and experience advancing their knowledge and that of their peers

Any physician who is a fellow or 3rd-4th year resident focusing on fields related to pain management, such as anesthesiology, physical medicine, rehabilitation, or neurology, may apply for this award opportunity.

To apply, upload a recommendation letter from your fellowship director or residency director along with a video response to “Why am I interested in interventional pain?”. The recommendation letter should highlight why your director believes you have demonstrated the qualities listed above.

General Instructions

What’s Needed:

Application (form below)
Letter of Recommendation
Video response submission to: “Why am I interested in interventional pain?”

Timeline

October 1^st: Award Opens
November 30^th: Award Closes (No Late Applications Accepted)
December 1^st-14^th: Finalists Selected and Interviewed
December 16^th: Winners Announced
January 30^th-Feb 2^nd: NANS Conference (North American Neuromodulation Society)

Application

1. Personal Information

Name(Required)

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2. Educational Background

Current Educational Institution(Required)

Program/Field of Study(Required)

Current Year/Level (e.g. Resident, Fellow)(Required)

3. Professional or Volunteer Experience

Work Experience (Title, Organization, Duration, Responsibilities)(Required)

Relevant Volunteer Experience(Required)

Internships, Research, or Practicums(Required)

Certifications or Licenses(Required)

4. Award-Specific Criteria

Reference Name(Required)

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Reference Letter(Required)

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Link to Video Submission(Required)

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5. Supporting Documents

Resume or CV(Required)

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