To provide funds to residents, fellows, and faculty of the Department of Medicine to travel, lodging, and food and incidentals when presenting papers at, or to attend meetings to further their education & advancement within the department or residency program. Also supports the Sydenstricker Society program including, but not limited to: resident training, maintaining the meeting infrastructure, printing, mailing cost, guest speakers and administrative expenses incurred for the development and presentation of the Sydenstricker Society meetings.