NAMA Foundations 2026 0520 Application Form

Application

Who can apply to NAMA Foundations? The course is open to residents and fellows enrolled in Medical Genetics and Biochemical Genetics training programs in the US and Canada (preference given to first-year trainees). Applicants must be nominated by their program director or an SIMD member. If there are slots available on July 15, 2026, applications from nurse practitioners and physician associates will also be accepted. SIMD requires that all applicants or their programs cover their expenses. Scholarships are available for applicants from accredited training programs in North America. Space permitting, a limited number of course slots may be open to other specialty trainees or interested academic physicians whose professional focus includes metabolic disease (from North America and beyond). Due to the large number of applications each year, individuals are permitted to attend NAMA Foundations only once. (05/20/26)
Name

First NameLast Name
Email
example@example.com
Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Have you applied to NAMA Foundations before?
If yes, please explain the reason for reapplying. Did you defer your acceptance?
Headshot

Cancelof
CV

Cancelof
Do you have any dietary restrictions?
If yes, please define below:
Current Institution
Position Title (if trainee, note that here)
I am a
In what area/field are you training?
Year of genetics/metabolism training at time of application
if applicable
If you are training in Clinical Genetics, do you plan on also training in Biochemical Genetics?
Additional comments?
Are you a member of SIMD? (Membership is not required to attend the NAMA)
Education

Start from pre-MD, pre-PhD, pre-nursing/PA, up until today
Education/training
Name of Nominator

First NameLast Name
Nominator (Program Director)

Necessary for all trainee and NP & PA applicants. Letter from Nominator should confirm your status as a trainee/NP/PA and your program's financial support for your attendance.
Email of Nominator
example@example.com
Phone Number of Nominator
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Fax Number of Nominator
Please enter a valid fax number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Upload letter from nominator confirming your status as trainee/NP/PA and support for your application

Cancelof
Photo and Contact Information Release / Confirmation of Understanding
I, First Name Last Name , on Date , certify that all information submitted as part of my SIMD NAMA Foundations application is correct and is an accurate representation of my qualifications. I understand that if accepted:
- I will be responsible for my own travel expenses and other costs.
- I acknowledge that full payment is due by July 31, 2026 (otherwise my application may be cancelled).
I hereby grant permission to SIMD, its agents and others working under its authority, full and free use of photographs and video of me on their website, social media, and in other printed publications, and I acknowledge their right to crop or treat the photograph at its discretion.

I hereby consent to my email address, mobile phone number, and other contact information being shared with SIMD, its agents and others working under its authority and other NAMA participants if I am accepted to the course.
Should be Empty:

Application

Education

Nominator (Program Director)

Photo and Contact Information Release / Confirmation of Understanding