DEADLINE EXTENDED TO AUGUST 15, 2010!
• Aesthetic Medicine and Surgery
• Core Surgical Procedures and Techniques
• Cutaneous Oncology
• New Technologies
The Board of Directors of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery is issuing a specific request for applications on the following topics:
Volume of specific procedures performed by dermatologic surgeons or dermatologists compared to volumes performed by other specialties or by non-physician providers
Percentage of clinical trials performed by dermatologists vs. other practitioners for laser and energy based technology, dermal fillers, botulinum toxins, etc.
Volume of specific diagnoses managed by dermatologic surgeons and dermatologists
Documentation of low complication rates for procedures performed by dermatologic surgeons
Estimates of the number of skin cancers managed by dermatologists annually
Estimates of the number of melanomas managed by dermatologists annually
Estimates of the number of flaps and grafts performed by dermatologists annually
Effectiveness of dermatologic surgery treatments
Effectiveness of self-exam and yearly exams by a dermatologists for early detection and treatment of skin cancer
Safety of dermatologic surgery treatments
Volume and experience of dermatologic surgeons in specific procedures
Complications from non-dermatologic surgery physician providers
Complications from non-physician providers
Cost effectiveness of dermatologic surgery procedures
Patient satisfaction with dermatologic surgery procedures
The ASDS Research Work Group encourages submission of well-conceived research projects which stimulate the advancement of the practice of dermatologic surgery, the invention of new technologies, or research projects which document the outstanding and high volume work of dermatologic surgeons.
A total of $100,000 in funding will be awarded by the ASDS Research Work Group ranging in amounts from $5,000 - $20,000. Grants will be selected based on meeting the eligibility requirements and qualifications. Additionally, the Research Work Group will use the following criteria in its determination of awards:
• Importance to dermatologic surgery
• Scientific validity
• Protocol quality
• Feasibility
• Suitability of research environment
Monies will be distributed in three installments to the sponsoring institution. Institutions or practices may submit only one application for consideration; multiple applications will automatically be rejected. This is a competitive award program for research projects not funded by other sources. The applicant retains ownership of intellectual property resulting from the clinical research funded by the ASDS.
Eligibility, Guidelines and Application Materials
Research Tools and Resources
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Supported by generous contributions to the ASDS Dermasurgery Advancement Fund by our members and industry partners, the Cutting Edge Research Grant (CERG) program has been a resounding success for our Society and members. In 2010, grants ranging from $5,000 - $20,000 will be awarded again in order to stimulate a broad scope of research relevant to dermatologic surgeons and the dermatology specialty at-large.
• $100,000 in grants to be presented in 2010
• Awards ranging from $5,000 to $20,000
• Call for research” component on Board-directed socioeconomic topics
• Awards will be announced at the 2010 ASDS Annual Meeting, October 21-24 in Chicago, IL
Deadline for submission of completed applications: August 15, 2010
As in 2009, the ASDS is again issuing a “call for research” based on specific, Board-directed socioeconomic topics to demonstrate our depth of training, scope of practice, safety record, efficacy and similar issues (please see the full list below). We specifically encourage ASDS members to submit proposals in these areas, as well as clinical research with specific relevance in: