What the Lipid Scholarship Program offers

Lipid Scholars receive exclusive access to resources, mentoring, and opportunities for career advancement, including:

• Complimentary NLA Membership
• NLA Online Education Portal — self-paced modules tailored for lipidology trainees
• One-on-One Mentorship — personalized guidance from an NLA mentor
• Conference Support — free registration and travel assistance for one NLA meeting per year (Value: $575)
• Foundations of Lipidology Course — free registration to one live course offering (lipid.org/foundations) (Value: $75)
• Masters in Lipidology Course — free registration to one live course offering (lipid.org/masters) (Value: $395)
• NLA Self-Assessment Program (NLASAP) — complimentary access to test and reinforce your knowledge (lipid.org/education/nlasap) (Value: $495)
• Certification Discount — $300 off the American Board of Clinical Lipidology (ABCL) exam (lipidboard.org)
• Presentation Opportunities — showcase research through abstracts, posters, or oral presentations at regional or national meetings

Lipid Scholar Expectations

Recipients are expected to stay actively engaged and demonstrate progress throughout the program by:

• Developing a Lipid Game Plan, outlining goals toward board certification (typically within 2 years)
• Participating in LSP case discussions and other educational activities
• Collaborating with their institutional mentor and remaining responsive to NLA program leaders and facilitators
• Reporting course completions and activities in the LSP Portal
• Submitting documentation for any approved reimbursements