ACS/AAST International Scholarship

The ACS/AAST International Scholarship supports international surgeons who are committed to advancing trauma care and surgical education. Scholars receive $5,000 to attend the AAST Annual Meeting and participate in educational visits to leading trauma centers in the US.

Highlights:

$5,000 scholarship for international surgeons
Attend the AAST Annual Meeting and one postgraduate course
Visit one or two Level I Trauma Centers in the US

Eligibility Criteria

Graduate of a school of medicine
Completed all formal surgical training (including fellowships)
Practicing attending surgeon
Member in good standing of the American College of Surgeons (Associate Fellow or Fellow)
Member of one of the societies listed at AAST.org
Between 30 and 50 years old at time of application
Minimum of 1 year in surgical practice, teaching, or research at permanent institution
Demonstrated commitment to acute care surgery, surgical teaching, and improving access to care
Preference given to applicants without prior US/Canada training or fellowships
Must be proficient in English

Location

Applicants must be based outside the US and Canada
Activities take place in the US, including the AAST Annual Meeting and trauma center visits

Application Requirements

Fully completed application form
Statement of objectives and proposed educational focus
Three letters of recommendation, including one from:
- Department chair or
- ACS Fellow in the applicant’s country
Letters must be independently prepared and submitted directly by the recommenders
Submission of CV alone is not acceptable
All materials must be submitted in English

Award Obligations

Must use the award in the designated year (no deferrals)
Submit a written report after returning home, detailing the value and impact of the experience
Hotel and travel expenses are the responsibility of the awardee and funded from the scholarship
Unsuccessful applicants may reapply only twice, with a new application and updated materials

Additional documents and questions are to be directed to the Scholarships Administrator: scholarships@facs.org or Scholarships Administrator, American College of Surgeons, 633 N. Saint Clair St., Chicago, IL 60611-3295.