The AOIA is looking for scholarship candidates who want to become more involved in medical advocacy and public policy.
The AOA is currently accepting applications for the Bureau of Emerging Leaders (BEL) DO Day Scholarship, which provides opportunities for osteopathic residents and fellows to attend DO Day on Capitol Hill, set for March 22-23 (virtual) and March 26-27 (in-person), 2025.
The program gives a scholarship to up to four residents, fellows and new physicians in practice (those within five years of graduating from their residency or fellowship program) to attend DO Day, covering the cost of event registration and a $1,500 travel stipend, and is sponsored in part by the American Osteopathic Information Association (AOIA). The AOIA is looking for scholarship candidates interested in medical advocacy and public policy who haven’t had the opportunity to attend DO Day on Capitol Hill before.
Along with being recognized at DO Day, scholarship recipients will have the opportunity to participate in future BEL activities and programs. To be considered for the scholarship, applicants must complete an online application by Dec. 20, and winners will be notified by Feb. 18.
If you have any questions about the application, contact the AOA at [email protected].
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