The Fall Courses Medical Student Award from the Association for Academic Surgery supports medical students interested in academic surgery with research training and networking at the AAS Fall Courses.
Funder: Association for Academic Surgery
Due Dates (Anticipated): August 2026 (application deadline for Fall Courses Medical Student Award, projected)
Funding Amounts: Complimentary early-bird registration for the Fundamentals of Surgical Research Course, exclusive networking breakfast, and award certificate (no cash award)
Summary: Supports medical students interested in academic surgery to attend AAS Fall Courses, offering registration, networking, and career development opportunities.
The Fall Courses Medical Student Award, offered by the Association for Academic Surgery (AAS), is designed to foster the professional growth of medical students with an interest in academic surgery. Recipients are provided with complimentary early-bird registration for the Fundamentals of Surgical Research Course, an exclusive breakfast coffee chat with leading AAS academic surgeons, and an official award certificate. The award aims to help students network with faculty, participate in career development sessions, and gain early exposure to the academic surgery community during the AAS Fall Courses in Washington, DC.