The Fall Courses Medical Student Award from the Association for Academic Surgery supports medical students in attending a premier surgical research course and networking with leaders in academic surgery.
Funder: Association for Academic Surgery
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2026 (Application deadline for Fall Courses Medical Student Award)
Funding Amounts: 5 awards; covers early-bird registration for the Fundamentals of Surgical Research Course, networking breakfast, and award certificate.
Summary: Supports medical students interested in academic surgery to attend Fall Courses, network with leaders, and receive formal recognition.
Key Information: Open only to medical student AAS members (or applicants); application must be submitted using Google Chrome.
The Fall Courses Medical Student Award, offered by the Association for Academic Surgery (AAS), is designed to encourage and support medical students with an interest in academic surgery. The award provides recipients with the opportunity to participate in the annual Fall Courses, specifically the Fundamentals of Surgical Research Course, and to network with established academic surgeons during a dedicated breakfast session. Recipients also receive an award certificate. The program aims to foster early exposure to academic surgery and support the professional development of future leaders in the field.