Emerging Osteopathic Student Leader Awards

Nomination Timeline

Applications are closed for 2026.

About the Award

The Emerging Osteopathic Student Leader Awards recognize up to four exceptional osteopathic medical students who have made meaningful contributions to ACOFP, demonstrated a commitment to family medicine, and shown dedication to community service. Each recipient will receive $2,000 to support their education or personal needs. Review the eligibility criteria and application requirements below.

Award Criteria

• Must be an OMS II, OMS III, or OMS IV ACOFP student member 
• Must be a member of both the ACOFP student chapter and national ACOFP
• Must have demonstrated meaningful contributions to ACOFP and a strong commitment to community service
• Must have attended at least one ACOFP affiliate or national convention (virtual or in-person)

Application Requirements

• Completed online application
• Current CV
• At least one letter of recommendation
• A 3–5-minute video outlining your goals and aspirations in connection to your osteopathic philosophy. Share why you are a strong candidate for the award and highlight an activity or event that positively impacted your school or community. In your video, address one of the following:
  1. Your level of participation and leadership in that activity, and how you plan to apply the experience to future patient care, or
  2. Your involvement with a local, national, or international organization, or your demonstrated contributions to ACOFP and commitment to community service.

Award Amount

$2,000

Current Award Recipient(s)

• Patricia Kate Balatbat
• Valerie Domingo
• Meihui He
• Cosette Lim
  

Past Award Recipients