Resident Scholarship Program

Apply now for Annual Meeting 2023 Resident Scholarships! Applications are due Friday, May 26.

Now Accepting Applications for Annual Meeting 2023!

Apply now for a Resident Scholarship to attend AOFAS Annual Meeting 2023, September 20-23, in Louisville, Kentucky. 

Orthopaedic surgery residents in the US and Canada who are PGY-1, PGY-2, or PGY-3 during the 2022-23 academic year are eligible to apply. The priority deadline for applications is May 26; any applications received after this date will be evaluated on a rolling basis until the program is full.

The Annual Meeting Resident Scholarship includes:

• Registration fees for AOFAS Annual Meeting 2023

• 4 nights' lodging in Louisville and a transportation stipend

• Invitations to the Resident Scholar/Mentor Reception, Fellowship Fair, and other networking events

• AOFAS Surgeon in Training Membership for the 2024 membership year

The applicant must be able to attend the Resident Day program on Wednesday, September 20, in order to receive the Scholarship.

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"The panel discussions during the formal AOFAS meeting provided insight into current well-accepted management options, but also some controversial treatment options that I was not personally exposed to in my residency program. I am very grateful that I had the opportunity to participate in this program!"

— Kerri L. Bell, MD

"Receiving the AOFAS Resident Scholarship was a fantastic experience for me... Listening to the AOFAS mentors gave me unmatched insight into what my life may look like in the future as an orthopaedic foot and ankle surgeon."

— Ryan G. Rogero, MD

Scholarship Criteria

The applicant must:

• Be an orthopaedic surgery resident in first, second, or third year of training in a US or Canadian training program.

• Demonstrate enthusiasm for and have a sincere interest in foot and ankle surgery

• Be in good academic standing

Application Process

Applicants must:

• Complete and submit the application

• Include a personal statement (no longer than 500 words) describing their interest in foot and ankle, what they want to learn from this experience, and how they will share what they learn

• Include a curriculum vitae

• Obtain a written recommendation from their orthopaedic training program director

Selection Process

Resident Scholarship recipients are selected based on assessment of the resident's application, demonstrated interest in foot and ankle, and recommendation of the training program director.

For more information, contact the AOFAS Executive Office at residents@aofas.org.

Note: The Resident Scholarship is a non-transferable, one-time-only opportunity. Scholars agree to abide by program terms and acknowledge that acceptance of a scholarship precludes receiving any future Resident Scholarships.