The Louisiana Chapter provides two $500 grants each year to assist Louisiana Pediatric and Med Peds Residents' participation in international child health rotations.

1. To have completed the first 12 months of their pediatric training.
2. Develop a list of written objectives prior to departure.
3. The elective should be at least four weeks, and primarily clinical.
4. Identify a preceptor in the host country.
5. The individual should undergo some kind of orientation prior to departure, becoming familiar with the host country's climate, culture and politics, health and safety issues.
6. If the individual is not fluent in the host country's language, arrangements must be made for translators.
7. Secure travel documents such as passports, visas and medical licenses before departure.
8. The individual must arrange housing and medical care for himself or herself.
9. The individual should be formally evaluated while abroad, primarily to identify satisfaction of their objectives.
10. Upon return, submit a written summary of their experience to the Program Director and formally evaluate their elective with appropriate faculty.

Applications are accepted during the month of September. The award recipients will be selected and notified in October. Letters of request should be sent to Dr. Douglas Moodie at dmoodie@ochsner.org.