Emerging Osteopathic Student Leader Awards

Nomination Timeline

Nominations open September 1, 2024

About the Award

These $2,500 awards recognize up to three qualified emerging osteopathic student leaders in family medicine and ACOFP. These awards, presented by the Auxiliary to the ACOFP, are intended to assist the students in defraying their medical school and/or personal expenses and to affirm the recipients’ interest in association leadership. Review the qualifications and requirements below.

Award Criteria

• Must be an ACOFP student member in the academic year of OMS II, OMS III, or OMS IV.
• Must be a member of the ACOFP student chapter and national ACOFP.
• Should have previously held a leadership position in the national ACOFP, student chapter, or a philanthropic organization.
• Attendance at least one state or national ACOFP convention, either virtual or in-person.

Application Requirements include:

• Completed online application.
• Current CV.
• At least one letter of recommendation.
• A 2-minute video outlining your goals and aspirations in connection to your osteopathic philosophy, showcasing why you are a qualified candidate and should be considered for the award. Include details about an activity or event that positively impacted your community or school. Provide either: (1) Your level of participation and leadership in that activity, along with plans to apply that experience to future patient care, OR (2) Your involvement with a local, national, or international philanthropic organization.
• A 300-word essay detailing your participation in a local, national, or international philanthropic organization, activity, or event that had a positive impact on the community.

Award Amount

$2,500

Current Award Recipient(s)

• Evan Bischoff, OMS-IV, Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine
• Kelsey McKenna, OMS-II, Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine
• Kira Wence, OMS-III, Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine

Past Award Recipients