Claude H. Organ, Jr., MD, FACS, Travelling Fellowship Grant

Claude H. Organ, Jr., MD, FACS, Travelling Fellowship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: American College Of Surgeons
Amount: US $5,000
Last Updated: July 21, 2025

Summary

The Claude H. Organ, Jr., MD, FACS, Travelling Fellowship, established by the American College of Surgeons Foundation, honors Dr. Organ's legacy by funding an annual fellowship for outstanding surgeons. Eligible candidates include U.S. or Canadian members of specific surgical associations who are under 45 years old. The fellowship provides $5,000 to support travel and educational opportunities, enabling the selected fellow to enhance their skills and knowledge through tailored experiences.

Overview

The family and friends of the late Claude H. Organ, Jr., MD, FACS, have established an endowment through the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Foundation to provide funding for an annual fellowship to be awarded to an outstanding surgeon from the Society of Black Academic Surgeons, the Association of Women Surgeons, or the Surgical Section of the National Medical Association. This annual award is intended to serve as a lasting memorial to the extraordinary life and work of Dr. Organ. The Organ Traveling Fellowship is awarded to an outstanding young surgeon so he or she can attend an educational meeting or make an extended visit to an institution of his or her choice, tailored to his or her research interests. The successful applicant will receive the sum of $5,000 U.S. This amount is to be used to help defray travel and per diem expenses, plus the cost of any courses the awardee may take in association with the award. The Organ Fellow will make his or her own travel arrangements.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. The Organ Fellowship is available to a U.S. or Canadian member of the American College of Surgeons in any of the surgical specialties who meets the following requirements:  Is a member of the Society of Black Academic Surgeons, the Association of Women Surgeons, or the Surgical Section of the National Medical Association Is a Fellow or Associate Fellow of the American College of Surgeons Is no more than 45 years of age on the date the application is filed You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member.