What does the Lipid Scholarship Program offer?

As a Lipid Scholarship recipient, you would receive:

• Access to the NLA’s self-paced, online education portal designed specifically for trainees
• Free registration and travel assistance to one NLA meeting per year (link: https://www.lipid.org/conferences) Value: $575
• The opportunity to demonstrate your enhanced clinical knowledge through the presentation of abstracts, posters and oral presentations at regional/national NLA-sponsored meetings (link: https://www.lipid.org/conferences)
• One-on-one mentoring and support via a dedicated NLA Facilitator.
• Free registration to one live Foundations of Lipidology Course (link: https://www.lipid.org/lipidacademy Value: $75 (trainees rate)
• Free registration to the Masters in Lipidology Course. Value: $395.
• Free access to the National Lipid Association Self-Assessment Program (link: https://www.lipid.org/education/nlasap) Value: $495
• A discount towards the American Board of Clinical Lipidology (ABCL) certification exam (link: https://www.lipidboard.org/), which demonstrates your commitment to continued professional development. Value: $300

What does the NLA expect from it's selected Lipid Scholarship Trainees?

• Provide a "Lipid Game Plan," an estimated projection towards board certification in Lipidology (normally within 2 years). 
• Present and attend Lipid Scholarship Program Case Discussions.
• Involve your institutional mentor and be responsive to administration, program co-chairs, fellow recipients, and your assigned NLA Facilitator.
• Self-report any foundations, masters, and self-assessment course completion in the provided "LSP Portal".
• Provide any receipts for any qualifying reimbursement opportunities.

Becoming part of the global lipidology community.
Perhaps one of the most valued benefits of being a Lipid Scholarship Program recipient is complementary membership (for up to three years in the program) in the NLA (Value: Priceless).

Founded in 2002, the NLA has become a trusted clinical resource for both the medical community and patients, enhancing the understanding and practice of lipid management as a vital sub-specialty in clinical medicine.

Through its many high-quality educational and outreach programs, NLA has established a sound reputation as the voice of clinical lipidology, offering a variety of resources to help clinicians stay informed about the latest scientific developments needed for professional growth and superior patient care.

As a member of NLA, you’ll also have access to a diverse network of clinical experts and peers for collaboration, idea exchanges, and professional support.

The opportunities you’ll receive as a member of NLA throughout your career allows you to focus on what’s most important: providing an unparalleled level of care to your patients.

What does the NLA ask of Facilitators?

As a Facilitator you will have the opportunity to be instrumental in the growth of the National Lipid Association by providing timely guidance to the next generation of certified Lipidologists!

Below are a few key points of the Facilitator role:

• Upon the awarding of the scholarship you will be assigned an LSP recipient.  
• You will be scheduled to meet via telephone or video conference with the LSP recipient for the initial introduction and then check-in every 6 months for the duration of his/her participation in the program.
  
          *This can be as brief and detailed a check in as both yourself and the recipient want it to be, it's that easy!
• You will have access the LSP web portal to review the recipient’s accomplishments and to assure that he/she is on track for completing all program requirements. 
• Correspond with LSP Chairs so that they can provide any assistance or direction .  On the LSP portal you will find a link to documenting your encounter and communicate any concerns/needs

Interested in becoming an NLA Facilitator? Have additional questions? 

Contact:
Brian Carpenter
Lipid Scholarship Program Manager
Email: bcarpenter@lipid.org
Phone: 904-309-6221