Donna,
Our fellowship programs pay for one educational conference of the fellows’ choosing each year (registration, hotel, airfare + baggage, ground transportation, meals). They do not necessarily put a cap on the amount being spent, but ask that the total cost be ‘within reason’. Keeping ‘within reason’ as a limit has not been an issue in the past as they tend to be very conscientious about their spending. Typically, in the past, they have spent anywhere from $1,500 to $3,500 depending on location and how far out they book their flights. Our spine fellow went to AAOS in Vegas this year and didn’t have to pay out of pocket for any of their meals, so we only had to cover registration, flight, hotel, uber/parking, so I think we paid around $2300 for them to attend. Also, we reimburse for all the travel costs after they have attended the conference and turn in their original receipts (we get audited by the state yearly, so this is a requirement for reimbursement).
I hope this helps.
Kristen
