International Guest Scholarships

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Award: $10,000

Timeframe: ACS Clinical Congress

Applicant Location: Outside US/Canada

Membership: No ACS Membership Requirement

The International Guest Scholarships offer young surgeons from countries outside the U.S. and Canada the chance to engage in clinical, teaching, and research activities across North America. Sponsored by the American College of Surgeons, this $10,000 award supports professional development and participation in the ACS Clinical Congress.

$10,000 scholarship for young international surgeons.
Opportunity to visit clinical, teaching, and research institutions in the U.S. and Canada.
Full participation in the ACS Clinical Congress.

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Eligibility Criteria

Graduate of a medical school with completed surgical training.
Must be aged 30 to 49 at the time of application submission.
Must have practiced, taught, or conducted research for at least one year at their permanent location post-training.
Must demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching and/or research.
Preference for early careerists over senior academic appointees.
Preference for those without prior U.S. or Canadian training/fellowships.

Location

Applicants must be from countries outside the United States and Canada.
Applications must be submitted from the applicant’s intended permanent location.

Application Requirements

Fully completed application form (available on ACS website).
Curriculum vitae (CV) demonstrating academic and teaching commitment – CV submission alone is not acceptable.
List of all publications.
Three complete publications (reprints or manuscripts) from the list.
Two independently prepared letters of recommendation:
- One must be from the department chair or a Fellow of the ACS in the applicant’s country.
- The letter must detail the applicant’s teaching and academic involvement.
- Letters must be submitted directly by the recommenders.
All materials must be submitted in English.

Award Obligations

Scholarships must be used in the designated year (cannot be postponed).
Recipients must submit a written report after completing their visit.
Unsuccessful applicants may reapply only twice, with new applications and documentation.

The selection of the surgeon will be by mutual agreement between the ACS Division of Member Services and the International Relations Committee.

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.