Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists

Jane Fitch Education Award

SCA Jane Fitch Education Award

Jane Fitch Education Award

The Jane Fitch Education Award supports high-quality educational initiatives in cardiovascular anesthesiology. It serves as a seed grant for small pilot or proof-of-concept projects that benefit all members of the Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists (SCA).

Timeline
  • Opens: October 20, 2025
  • Closes: January 19, 2026
  • Project Completion: Within 2 years of award
  • Award Amount: $5,000
Eligibility

You must:

  1. Be a member of the Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists (SCA).
  2. Practice in cardiothoracic or vascular anesthesia.
  3. Hold an MD or DO degree.
  4. Be at any career stage.
  5. Propose a project that benefits all SCA members.
Application Components
  1. Title Page (use SCA template)

Include:

  • Project Title
  • Applicant’s name, degrees, rank
  • Sponsoring institution
  • Department chair info (name, address, phone)
  • Financial officer info (name, address, phone)
  1. Curriculum Vitae

A concise CV highlighting educational and leadership experience.

  1. Letter of Support (Department Chair)

Must address:

  • Applicant’s educational and professional strengths
  • Departmental support for project and time allocation
  • Available facilities/resources
  • Agreement to return unused funds if project incomplete
Project Plan (≤ 5 pages, double spaced, 12 pt. font)
  1. Background
  • Applicant’s education and leadership background
  • Examples of prior educational initiatives
  1. Project Proposal

Include:

  • Description: What the project is, where it will be housed, collaborators, and required tools (e.g., software).
  • Access: Must be available to all SCA members (not limited to your institution).
  • Target Audience: Specify learners — clinicians, trainees, faculty, or patients (if applicable).
  • Sustainability Plan: How the project will continue to benefit others post-funding.
  • Evaluation Plan: Clear steps to measure outcomes and impact.
  • AI Acknowledgment: State if AI tools were used in proposal preparation.
Potential Project Ideas

You can tailor your proposal around:

  • AI or digital learning tools for curriculum design, learner assessment, or faculty development
  • Faculty development initiatives within cardiac anesthesia education
  • A new course for SCA members (similar to ARC: A Review Course)
  • Evidence-based, systems-based, or patient safety educational interventions promoting high-value, equitable care
Submission Information
  • Submission Email: awards@scahq.org
  • Format: Single PDF file
  • Deadline: January 19, 2026, by 11:59 pm Central Time
  • Questions: awards@scahq.org