GEST Annual 2025 Trainee Scholarship Application

With the support of our industry partners, we are thrilled to offer residents, fellows, and medical students the opportunity to apply for a scholarship, which provides complimentary registration and a travel stipend for the GEST Annual 2025 Meeting.


In order for your application to be considered, you must complete the application and submit a signed letter on institutional letterhead from your program director (fellows/residents) or dean/program administrator (medical students) confirming your status as a resident, fellow, or medical student.


What is included in the Trainee Scholarship?


  • Complimentary registration to GEST 2025
  • A $50 deposit will be required when completing your registration. The deposit will be returned to you when picking up your stipend in New York City on Sunday, May 18.
  • $500 stipend to offset travel expenses incurred (must live outside of the NY Metro Area).


Scholarship recipients must:


  • Fill out pre-meeting survey indicating what you would like to learn during GEST 2025.
  • Attend all trainee related sessions and events.
  • Attend 2 additional sessions per day of your choosing during GEST 2025, Thursday, May 15-Sunday, May 18.
  • Share your activity at GEST to your followers on social media (if you are on social media).



Please note, GEST will begin reviewing applications on January 14, 2025.

The deadline to submit an application is May 1, 2025.


Questions? Please contact gestannual@spargoinc.com

Please select your trainee type*

Submit a signed letter on institutional letterhead from your program director (fellows/residents) or dean/program administrator (medical students) confirming your status as a current resident, fellow or student.

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