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Supporting the future of post-acute and long-term care medicine through leadership, advocacy, and professional development.

Dr. Rajeev Kumar PALTC Leadership & Advocacy Travel Award

The Foundation for PALTC Medicine will be providing travel awards up to $875 for an early career PALTC practitioner to attend the 2026 PALTmed Advocacy Summit taking place October 19-20, 2026, in Washington, DC. These funds are made available from the Dr. Rajeev Kumar PALTC Leadership and Advocacy Endowed Fund, which supports the development of new and emerging volunteer leaders, as well as advocacy and educational experiences and programs serving the post-acute and long-term medical field and the Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medical Association (PALTmed).

To be eligible to apply for this award, the applicant must meet the following criteria and apply below by August 28, 2026.

Eligibility:

Current member of PALTmed
US licensed clinician
Clinicians who have been practicing in the field for 2-5 years
Attend the 2026 PALTmed Advocacy Summit

Award Details

Stipend for registration and travel
Recipients are responsible for registering and making their own travel and lodging arrangements.
Notifications will be sent September 4, 2026.

PALTmed 2026 Advocacy Summit: Dr. Rajeev Kumar PALTC Leadership & Advocacy Travel Award

Contact Details

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Please summarize your interest in attending the 2026 Advocacy Summit and your plans in supporting future advocacy efforts impacting the field of PALTC medicine and PALTmed.(Required)