The Emerging Leaders Internal Medicine Meeting Travel Award opens the door to new opportunities for early career physicians serving underresourced communities and practices. 

Travel Award

Created as part of ACP Executive Vice President and CEO Emerita Dr. Darilyn V. Moyer’s legacy and her commitment to developing the next generation of internal medicine leaders, the award provides financial support to attend the annual ACP Internal Medicine Meeting, ACP’s premiere educational event for internal medicine physicians and subspecialists around the globe. The annual meeting provides opportunities to connect with leaders, build meaningful relationships, and grow as a future leader in internal medicine. Through this experience, emerging leaders can expand their network, strengthen their skills, and bring new ideas and inspiration back to the communities they serve. 

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Program Goals

  • Expand Access: Reduce financial barriers so emerging physician leaders serving underserved communities can participate in ACP Internal Medicine Meetings. 
  • Invest in Leadership: Provide emerging leaders with meaningful opportunities to build connections, gain knowledge, and strengthen leadership skills. 
  • Build Community and Impact: Foster a diverse network of physicians who bring what they learn at ACP Internal Medicine Meetings back to their communities and broader internal medicine community. 

Support to Make Attendance Possible

Each awardee receives a $2,500 stipend to support meeting attendance. The stipend may be used for costs including registration, travel, and lodging, while giving awardees the flexibility to make the arrangements that work best for them. 

Awardees will also be notified in time to take advantage of early registration, providing an opportunity to take advantage of discounted registration rates and maximize their stipend. 

Could This Award Be for You?

  • Early career physician* serving an underresourced community or practice
  • Current ACP member
  • Demonstrates a commitment to improving patient care, education, and the health of the community served
  • Limited access to funding for educational and scholarly activities

*ACP defines an early career physician as a physician member who is within 16 years of graduating medical school and who is not a Student Member, Transitional Medical Graduate, or Resident Member of ACP.

What to Expect as an Emerging Leaders Internal Medicine Meeting Travel Awardee

  • Attend and Engage: Participate fully in Internal Medicine Meeting 2027 in Los Angeles, CA, including educational sessions, leadership opportunities, and networking activities. 
  • Connect and Grow: Build relationships with fellow emerging leaders, ACP members, and internal medicine leaders while expanding your professional network.
  • Bring it Back: Apply insights and connections gained at the annual meeting to advance your leadership, practice, and service to underresourced communities. 

From Application to Internal Medicine Meeting

Step 1 - ApplySubmit your application and tell us about your practice, community, and leadership goals.
Step 2 – SelectionApplications are reviewed using the Travel Award selection criteria. 
Step 3 – Get ReadyAwardees receive information to help them prepare for the annual meeting, including early registration discounts. 
Step 4 – Experience Internal Medicine MeetingAttend the annual Internal Medicine Meeting, connect with leaders and peers, and make the most of your award experience. 

Program Timeline

If you’re an emerging leader making an impact in an underresourced community or practice, please consider applying. 

September 30, 2026Application Opens
October 31, 2026Application Deadline
December 2026Award Recipients Notified
January 2027Stipends Distributed
April 15–17, 2027Attend ACP Internal Medicine Meeting 2027 in Los Angeles, CA

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Continuing a Legacy of Leadership

The Emerging Leaders Internal Medicine Meeting Travel Award carries forward the legacy of ACP Executive Vice President and CEO Emerita Dr. Darilyn V. Moyer, whose commitment to developing and supporting the next generation of internal medicine leaders continues through this program. 

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