AEUS Sound Start Award

SAEM and the Academy of Emergency Ultrasound are committed to promoting point of care ultrasound leaders and enthusiasts at all levels of training. AEUS seeks to provide financial assistance for educational costs to medical students who have demonstrated a strong interest and commitment to point of care ultrasound. We would encourage the awarded students to attend SAEM’s annual meeting in May 2026, and we would plan to highlight them during our annual AEUS academy meeting at SAEM in Atlanta.

Eligibility

Applicant must be a current medical student (MS1 – MS4) enrolled in an accredited medical school in the United States and its territories and an SAEM member.

Financial Award

Awardee will receive a $1000 scholarship from SAEM / AEUS. The intention for this scholarship is that it will be utilized by the student to offset educational, membership and travel costs to Atlanta, Georgia for SAEM26. The awarded students will be recognized at the AEUS academy meeting in May 2026.

Personal Statement

250-word personal statement that demonstrates your passion for emergency ultrasound and explains how this opportunity might affect your career trajectory or highlight challenges you have overcome by addressing the following points:

1. How the SAEM Annual Conference Scholarship Will Benefit You
   Explain how attending the SAEM Annual Conference, with a focus on Academy of Emergency Ultrasound (AEUS) activities, will help you in your medical education and future career. Highlight any specific learning or networking opportunities in which you hope to participate.
2. Background and Ultrasound Exposure
   Share your experience with point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS), emphasizing any limitations in your training due to a lack of resources or support at your institution. If you’ve had minimal exposure to ultrasound, describe how this scholarship would provide access to critical learning opportunities.
   
3. Accomplishments and Activities
   Discuss any relevant activities, including ultrasound workshops, research projects, leadership roles, or self-directed learning that demonstrate your commitment to advancing your skills in emergency ultrasound.
   
4. Future Goals
   Describe your long-term goals related to emergency ultrasound and how you envision incorporating ultrasound into your future practice as a physician. Be specific about how this scholarship will play a role in helping you achieve those goals.

We understand that the availability of these opportunities is dependent on individual medical schools. This award is open to all, including those who come from institutions with limited or no emergency medicine counseling/programming.

Submission

Please upload the documents in PDF file format.

• Personal statement
• Curriculum Vitae
• Letter of support from a faculty advisor or mentor