Request for Applications

The AABIP Diversity, Inclusion and Unity Committee is requesting applications for:

AABIP DIU Sponsorship Program
Deadline to apply: Thursday, July 2, 2026

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Activity: AABIP DIU Sponsorship Program

Term: 1-year (timeline may vary upon project)

The goal of the AABIP Sponsorship Program is to decrease barriers to participation by formally creating a pathway for those interested in meaningful involvement within the organization. Sponsorship differs from the AABIP Mentorship Program as it focuses on promoting individual growth and advancement through access to opportunities within the organization. Sponsors provide guidance, support and advocacy, and can be a great resource for networking and advice. The AABIP Sponsorship Program aims to create developmental relationships focused on increasing membership participation in organization programs.

Roles and Responsibilities

Program participants are expected to meet all program requirements. Program participants should attend all sponsor meetings and committee meetings as determined by their sponsor. Program participants are expected to work with sponsors to complete the following (as appropriate):
  • Outline project objectives
  • Draft a project timeline including milestones
  • Schedule progress reports with sponsor
  • Generate project assessment at completion
  • Participate in Sponsorship post-project surveys
  • Present final progress report to the DIU Committee
  • Prepare a future application for an AABIP Committee Membership

Sponsorship Opportunities

These opportunities involve a specific task or deliverable. AABIP Sponsorship Program will offer opportunities to participate in AABIP committee working groups. Projects will have a variety of project specific timelines for completion.  Selected applicants will be paired with a project sponsor.

When applying, applicants will list in rank order their preference of top three projects.  These selections will be taken into consideration when matching sponsorship opportunities.

  • APP & AH Chapter: Development of Foundational Pulmonary & IP Education for APPs and AHPs
  • Board Eligibility Review (BEARC): Website Review & Updates to CAQ Webpage
  • Certification: Updating Eligibility Criteria for CAQ on AABIP Webpage
  • Communications & Social Media: Curating Procedure Video Education Series to Highlight on Social Media
  • Communications & Social Media: Curating Procedure Video Abstracts to Highlight on Social Media
  • Education: Modernizing the Development of Board-Style Study Questions Using AI
  • Education: IP Fellow's Challenge 
  • Education: Podcasts
  • Education: IP Fellow's Case Discussion Series
  • Research: "What we are Reading" Newsletter
  • Research: Research Studio Relaunch
Criteria for Selection
  • AABIP member in good standing who is not serving on an AABIP committee:
    • All members are encouraged to apply, including those who have submitted for prior RFA; APPs, PCCM/IP fellows, early career physicians, pediatric pulmonologists, those with a variety of clinical practice settings, women and those under-represented in the field of advanced bronchoscopy and interventional pulmonology.
How to Apply:
To be considered for this position, applicants must submit a complete application through the link below by the specified deadline.

Click the button below to submit application.

Required Documents:
  1. Statement of Interest, including any applicable skills related the project(s) selected.
  2. Current CV

Deadline to Apply: Thursday, July 2, 2026

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Carla Lamb, MD
Chair, AABIP Diversity, Inclusion and Unity Committee

Former Sponsoree Testimonial:
 "Growth is multidimensional. The AABIP sponsorship program has provided a meaningful opportunity for my personal growth and development, while also creating avenues for me to use my expertise and experience to support the growth of peers and young physicians. This interaction is essential to advancing the overall objectives of AABIP. I remain committed, inspired, and energized by this work."
Anastasiia Rudkovskaia, MD, DAABIP