Marie Wiseman Outstanding Osteopathic Student of the Year Award

Nomination Timeline

Nominations open September 1, 2024

About the Award

This award, presented by the Auxiliary to the ACOFP, recognizes an osteopathic medical student who demonstrates strong philanthropic and community service. This annual award provides one osteopathic medical student with $5,000 to help defray medical school and/or personal expenses and affirms the recipient's activities and outstanding community service within the osteopathic family medicine community. 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

$5,000

Current Award Recipient(s)

2024 - Ciara L. Robb, OMS-III, Rocky Vista University College of Medicine

Past Award Recipients