Submit your nomination for 2021 Outstanding Resident in OMM by May 9.
Recipients will be presented with a $5,000 scholarship award from the American Osteopathic Foundation and the American Academy of Osteopathy during the AOF's Honors event on Oct. 22, 2021.
Eligibility Criteria:
During the calendar year the award is distributed, those eligible to be nominated for this award must meet the following criteria:
- Osteopathic physicians in training who have completed their first year of residency or fellowship
- Osteopathic recognized residency
- Have a commitment to osteopathic medicine, its philosophy and principles, as demonstrated through comprehensive patient care
- Be recognized as a strong leader within the Residency Program
- Committed to the community through actions and involvement
- Committed to the education and enrichment of self and others including, but not limited to, continuing education, teaching, research and publication
Multiple nominations may be received; only one resident will be chosen from each partnering specialty. Former award recipients are not eligible to reapply for the same award for a period of three years.
Nomination Requirements:
- One (1) letter of recommendation from the nominator
- Two (2) additional letters of recommendation
- One (1) letter must be from the resident’s Program Director
- Current curriculum vitae or resume from the nominee
If the candidate’s program director is not a DO, one recommendation must be from a practicing osteopathic physician.
Nominee Required Materials:
- A one-page personal statement from the nominee, focusing on their eligibility, the purpose of the award, and highlighting activities and/or experiences during residency
- Current curriculum vitae or resume