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ACS and ASA Health Policy Scholarship

American College of Surgeons(ACS)

General Application Information

All applicants must be practicing surgeons in the United States.

Applicants are required to submit an online application, below is what is expected in the application:

Contact information (name, preferred postal address, e-mail address) and attestation.
A single PDF document that includes the following:
- A one-page essay discussing:
  - Why the applicant wishes to receive the scholarship
  - How the scholarship will fill a gap in applicant's training or experience
  - Goals or plans to use the newly acquired knowledge or skills in his or her practice or community.
- A current NIH-style biosketch (five-page maximum)

Open call for applications is in January. The deadline to apply for the Health Policy Scholarships is March 15.

Award Obligations

The award is in the amount of $8,000, to be used toward the cost of tuition, travel, housing, and subsistence during the per of the course. Indirect costs are not paid to the recipient or to the recipient's institution.
The scholarship must be used in the year for which it is designated. It cannot be postponed.
The Scholar is required to provide one year's health policy-related assistance to the ACS and co-sponsoring organization of which they applied, attending meetings, reviewing applications, and participating as a pro tem member of the health policy committee as requested.
The College anticipates that program alumni will serve as state councilors for the SurgeonsVoice Program, its grassroots initiative aimed at establishing relationships with members of Congress.
A brief report of the Scholar's experiences and activities is due at the conclusion of the course and of the scholarship period.
Simple accounting of expenses is also required.

Additional Funding Sources

Application for this award may be submitted even if comparable application to other organizations has been made. If the recipient accepts a similar scholarship from another agency or organization, the scholarship will be withdrawn. It is the responsibility of the recipient to notify the ACS Scholarships Administrator of competing awards.

Specialties

General Medicine

Surgery

Eligibility Requirements

The award is open to surgeons who are members in good standing of both the American College of Surgeons (ACS) and a member of the American Surgical Association (ASA). Applicants must be at least 30 years old, but under 60, on the date that the completed application is filed.

Eligible Countries:

United States

Sponsor Details

Sponsor Institute/Organizations: American College of Surgeons(ACS)

Address: 633 N Saint Clair St, Chicago, IL 60611-3295

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