NEXT GEN LEADERSHIP

 

Please note - 2021 Applications are now closed!

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2021 NextGen Fellowship

CDN’s NextGen Fellowship program provides young adults opportunities to jumpstart their passion through professional development, connections and mentorship. We will empower the future generation of leaders who will positively influence the future of diabetes care and treatment. We’ve designed this program to be educational yet inspirational, and full of peer support and professional development.

In 2021, we will be selecting 20 young adults to participate in a virtual six-month NextGen Fellowship Program. This Fellowship will run from April to November and includes:

  • Being paired with a mentor (think amazing diabetes educator, psychologist, or endo) to network with and discuss your career goal. 

  • Leadership and skill building workshops - an eight week summit series with sessions in professional writing, public speaking, advocacy, and more. 

  • Opportunity to attend a national diabetes conference to learn ground-breaking research and exposure to world-renowned speakers and experts. 

  • Individual Projects with guidance and support form your mentor and CDN staff. 

  • Public speaking opportunities representing CDN within the diabetes community. 

  • And, most importantly, a connection with other people "who get it."


Who should apply?

  • Those with an interest in pursuing a career in the diabetes sector, with a strong emphasis on clinically-focused path.
  • Strong preference will be given to those young adults with previous CDN leadership experience.
  • Must be U.S. or Canadian citizen, or have U.S. work permit.
  • Those with a passion for making an impact in the future of diabetes care.

Requirements:

  • Must be between 20 and 30 years old.
  • Must have completed two years of higher education or two years of relevant work experience.

Time Commitment (April-November):

  • Approximately one hour per week for weekly meetings/workshops (April-June).
  • Weekly communication with assigned mentor (starting in May).
  • Self-paced suggested reading, research articles, and social media groups. 
  • Independent Project work (September-November).

Applicants will be notified no later than March 5.

Check out blogs from the past NextGen Leaders:

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ADA Scientific Sessions 2020 Recap
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Leaving the Friends for Life Conference with Experiences for Life
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Kacey's Experience at AADE19: Networking & Meeting her Mentor
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Dakota’s 2019 AADE Annual Meeting Experience
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Thank you to our sponsors of the NextGen Leadership program!

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Certification Board for Diabetes Care and Education
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Novo Nordisk

Thank you to our partners for supporting the NextGen Leadership program!

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American Diabetes Association
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Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists
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Children with Diabetes
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Taking Control of Your Diabetes
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Mentors

AADE 2018 has definitely reinforced my goals. I want to become a Nurse Practitioner specializing in type 1 diabetes. So having one of my mentors with a Doctorate in Nursing and hearing her academic goals and accomplishments really motivated me even more.

Alondra Zambrano
UC Merced
emily
Attending a Conference

Walking into the [ADA Scientific Sessions] exhibition hall made me feel like I was in diabetes Disneyland. Spending a week surrounded by so many like-minded people was inspiring. From the presenters, my mentor, fellow CDN members, to the CDN staff, everyone had something to offer. All of the presenters left me feeling motivated to work toward my own career so that I might be in their shoes one day and everyone I met left me feeling inspired.

Emily Jacox
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH
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Attending a Conference

It was an amazing experience. The networking was invaluable and I picked up so many people's business cards who were excited about my educational and career goals and saw I have a passion for the field because of my involvement with CDN.

Morgan Kath
University of Rochester
Rochester, NY