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What are the goals of the Foundation of the CMSC? |
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The goals of the Foundation are simple and focused. - Driving mentored research scholarships and opportunities to improve patient care in the future,
- Providing annual awards and tools for CMSC members helping patients today,
- Offering Research Fellowships and awards, expansion of CMSC Pilot Research grants as well as growth of the CMSC Global MS Patient Registry.
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 29 June 2011 05:34 )
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How is the Foundation organized? |
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The Foundation is organized as a 501 (c) (3) charitable organization, governed by an elected board of trustees comprised of MS experts and committed individuals. |
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Last Updated ( Friday, 08 July 2011 09:35 )
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How does the Foundation acquire/receive funds? |
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The Foundation receives funds in three ways: - educational grants supporting training and research initiatives
- institutional donations and charitable contributions
- private contributions from individuals.
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Last Updated ( Monday, 27 June 2011 08:49 )
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How does the Foundation distribute/grant funds? |
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Evaluation of applications for the award of FCMSC funds and initiatives are approved through review teams appointed by the FCMSC Board of Trustees. |
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Last Updated ( Friday, 08 July 2011 09:36 )
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How do MS patients and professionals benefit from Foundation support? |
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In recent years, the CMSC has established a number of scholarships to medical students, physicians in training, physician extenders and nursing students. Additional peer-reviewed awards, such as the Whitaker Prize for MS Research and Medical Student Research Scholar awards encourage the development of research skills by young researchers and students.
The CMSC/NARCOMS Global Patient Registry has grown to be the world’s largest patient-driven database as a result of Foundation assistance, and is extending services to Spanish-speaking communities.
Consensus Conferences organized by the FCMSC focus on bringing together bodies of knowledge in specific areas of clinical care and management of MS.
Every dollar raised by the Foundation of the CMSC can make a difference in the life of someone with MS. Potential breakthroughs are possible through the CMSC’s comprehensive care model and the Foundation’s support of its core initiatives. |
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 29 June 2011 06:16 )
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