Background. Although historically the Foundation has given support to Grosfeld surgeon scholars, due to increasing interest from APSA membership and in line with its mission, APSAF has created a funding opportunity for educational projects.

Definition. An educational project is a discrete activity that will provide members of APSA (surgeons in training, actively practicing surgeons, advanced practice providers) an opportunity to expand their core surgical knowledge and improve their skills and training.

Proposal. The goal of the project should address one or more of the priorities of APSA according to its mission.

• Develop/advocate for standards of care for infants/children while influencing public policy regarding surgical care of infants/children
• Encourage discovery/innovation/improvement of patient care
• Provide methods of disseminating knowledge regarding surgical care of infants/children
• Offer high quality continuing education for pediatric surgeons
• Create identity and community among pediatric surgeons
• Promote a supportive health care environment for children, families, ancillary staff, and pediatric surgeons sustained by economic health