The American Society of Breast Surgeons Foundation

The mission of the American Society of Breast Surgeons Foundation is to improve the standard of care for breast disease patients.

Each year the Foundation awards grants related to patient breast care and patient education in the following five categories:

• Education
  The purpose is to raise awareness of breast cancer and increase the capabilities of effective patient breast health education programs.
   
• Conference
  The purpose is to partner with other nonprofit organizations to support educational meetings, conferences, or symposia with an emphasis on those which enhance the interaction between health care providers and patients.
   
• Community Outreach
  The purpose is to partner with community-based nonprofit organizations to provide education on breast health and screening to underserved, uninsured, or low-income populations.
   
• Research
  The purpose is to foster research activities, and funds may be used for activities necessary to undertake or complete a research project.
   
• Humanism in Medicine
  This award is presented to a practicing physician who is a member of The American Society of Breast Surgeons and a resident of the United States or Canada.

The Education, Conference, Community Outreach, and Research grant proposals may be submitted for projects in the United States or other countries.

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