Eligibility and Application Requirements
Chief Residents
Eligibility
- Candidates must be senior residents or fellows who have accepted a chief resident position in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine or Emergency Medicine for the next academic year.
- Candidate’s expect to spend a significant amount of time dedicated to teaching during their chief resident year.
- Attendees will be required to complete the entire immersion training program, which concludes at 7:00 p.m., May 5, 2010.
Application Information
To apply for the CRIT Program, the following items are required:
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Complete the CRIT Program Admission Application online or click here for the PDF version of the application.
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Your curriculum vitae (CV).
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A personal statement of motivation and goals: a 250-word statement describing your motivation for applying and your goals for participation in the CRIT Program. Relate your interest in substance abuse to your previous training, upcoming Chief Residency and your career aspirations.
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A letter of nomination from your Residency Program Director, detailing the percentage of time in chief residency dedicated to teaching.
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A letter of support from a faculty mentor: a supportive faculty member to assist in incorporating addiction issues into teaching activities. Note: If your Program Director is also you mentor, only 1 letter is required.
Faculty Mentors*
Eligibility
- Candidates must have a chief resident who is accepted into the 2010 CRIT program.
- Candidates must be a faculty member who is able to assist with the advisement, development, and implementation of the Chief Resident Substance Use Teaching Project Action Plan.
- Candidates must be able to attend the entire immersion training program, which concludes at 7:00 p.m., May 5, 2010.
Application Information
To apply for the CRIT program, the following items are required:
- Complete the CRIT Program Admission Application online or click here for a PDF version of the application. Your curriculum vitae (CV).
- A statement (250 words or less) concerning how attending the CRIT program with your Chief Resident will enhance his/her ability to implement substance abuse curriculum in your residency program.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until February 12, 2010.
*Faculty Mentors are eligible to receive AMA PRA Category 1 Credits (TM).
Boston University School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical Education for Physicians.
Boston University School of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 21.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits (TM). Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
