International Fellowship Program

International Fellowship Information

Who Can Apply

Health care professionals from outside the United States who have:

• Exhibited a profound interest in respiratory care.
• Expressed a long-term commitment to the advancement of respiratory care.
• Indicated a genuine interest in establishing respiratory care as an allied health profession.
• Demonstrated proficiency in written and conversational English.

Fellowship Itinerary

• One travel day to the United States.
• One rest day prior to beginning the Fellowship.
• Visits to two cities in the United States for a stay of approximately
  five to six days in each city. During the stay in each city, planned
  activities will include: 
  • Observation of the practice of respiratory care in large and small
    hospitals.
  • Visits to formal educational programs of respiratory care at colleges and universities.
  • Visits to alternate care sites where respiratory care is being provided, such as home care organizations, rehabilitation centers, skilled nursing facilities, hospices, specialty laboratories, etc.
• Attendance at AARC Congress 2024 in Orlando, FL, Nov. 19–22.

Program Schedule

Nov. 6–23, 2024

Award Includes

• Expenses incurred within the United States related to the planned site visits and the AARC International Respiratory Convention & Exhibition, which will include lodging, food allowance, and local ground transportation.
• Paid registration at AARC Congress.
• Fellowship is limited to twenty (20) days of lodging.
• Fellowship is limited to twenty (20) days of food allowance.

Selected Fellows Are Responsible for the Following Items

• All air travel expenses and arrangements to and from their country and within the United States.
• Health insurance coverage for hospitalization, laboratory tests, and physician’s charges that may be incurred due to illness or injury while in the United States.
• All personal travel and expenses such as visiting friends and sightseeing.
• We strongly recommend each applicant apply for their VISA and passport at the time you submit your application.

Fellowship Applications

Applications are accepted Jan. 1–June 1.

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The above listed awards, grants and fellowships may have tax implications to the recipient. Depending on the circumstance and filing requirements, an information tax form (i.e. 1099) may or may not be issued from the ARCF. In any case, we recommend that all recipients consult with their tax advisor to ensure compliance with IRS regulations.