ACS Health Policy Scholarship for General Surgeons

Health Policy Scholarship for General Surgeons

The American College of Surgeons and the below co-sponsoring organizations offer an annual scholarship to subsidize attendance and participation in the Executive Leadership Program in Health Policy and Management at Brandeis University. The course takes place June 2–7, 2025.

Considering the necessary eligibility requirements are met, surgeons can apply for more than one award from a co-sponsoring organization. Only one award per year for any applicant will be awarded.

Award Obligations

• This award covers the cost of tuition, and the scholar will also receive travel assistance as well as housing and subsistence during 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, 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. A simple accounting of expenses is also required.

Eligibility

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• Two awards are available for general surgeons who are members in good standing of the American College of Surgeons (ACS).
• Applicants must be at least 30 years old, but under 60, on the date that the completed application is filed.
• All applicants must be practicing surgeons in the United States.

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