Trainee Engagement Programs

Who should apply?

Medical students, interns, and residents who are interested in attending the annual meeting of SGIM are invited to apply for a scholarship. While it is not mandatory to present at the meeting, having an active SGIM membership is a requirement to apply. We encourage all students and residents who are interested to join SGIM and apply for the scholarship today! Learn more about membership.

Why should I apply?

The National Young Scholars in GIM Scholarship is designed to give students, interns, and residents the opportunity to attend the SGIM annual meeting and allow them to fully experience all that SGIM has to offer. The SGIM annual meeting is a major hub of research, clinical, and educational material that anyone interested in GIM will find to be high quality, broadly applicable, and expertly presented.

To be considered, applicants must provide two brief statements in one combined document (PDF is preferred):

1. A brief statement (200 words or less) describing your interest in general internal medicine and career goals.
2. A brief statement (200 words or less) that describes your interest in and plans for the SGIM Annual Meeting. This may include presentations you are giving, sessions covering your areas of interest, networking, etc.) You may refer to the preliminary session listing and identify in your statement those sessions or events you are most interested in attending.

To submit your application, log in to the SGIM awards platform.

• Select the National Young Scholars in GIM Scholarship that applies to your level, and click "Start Application."
• Answer the required questions & upload the required documents, and click "Next" at the bottom of the screen.
• Review your application and click "Save & Finalize."

Applications must be submitted by February 19, 2026, at 11:59 PM Eastern Time to be considered. All applicants will be notified before the early registration deadline.