This is an annual scholarship to subsidize attendance and participation in the Executive Leadership Program in Health Policy and Management at Brandeis University. The course takes place June 2-7, 2025.
Sponsor
AUGS and the American College of Surgeons
Prize
$8,000 to cover tuition, travel, housing and subsistence during the course
Eligibility
The award is open to surgeons who are members in good standing of both the American College of Surgeons (ACS) and the American Urogynecologic Society (AUGS). Applicants must be at least 30 years old, but under 60, on the date that the completed application is filed.
Application Requirements
- The scholarship must be used in the year for which it is designated. It cannot be postponed.
- The Scholar is required to provide one year’s health policy-related assistance to the ACS and the AUGS, attending meetings, reviewing applications, and participating as a pro tem member of the health policy committee as requested.
- The College anticipates that program alumni will serve as state councilors for the SurgeonsVoice Program, its grassroots initiative aimed at establishing relationships with members of Congress.
- A brief report of the Scholar’s experiences and activities is due at the conclusion of the course and of the scholarship period. A simple accounting of expenses is also required.
Submission Information
Applicants are required to submit an online application, below is what is expected in the application:
1. Contact information (name, preferred postal address, e-mail address) and attestation.
2. A single PDF document that includes the following:
- A one-page essay
- Why the applicant wishes to receive the scholarship
- How the scholarship will fill a gap in applicant’s training or experience
- Goals or plans to use the newly acquired knowledge or skills in his or her practice or community
- A current NIH-style biosketch (five-page maximum)
Application period has closed.
Additional Funding Sources
Application for this award may be submitted even if comparable application to other organizations has been made. If the recipient accepts a similar scholarship from another agency or organization, the scholarship will be withdrawn. It is the responsibility of the recipient to notify the Scholarships Administrator of the ACS of competing awards.
For more information on the Heller School Program, visit their website. Questions may be directed to the ACS Scholarships Administrator at 312-202-5281. More information regarding this scholarship can be found on the ACS website.
Past Recipients

2025
Julie Suyama, MD

2024
Ashley Hilton, MD

2023
Melanie Meister, MD

2022
Sarah Collins, MD

2021
Lauren Siff, MD

2019
Kris Strohbehn, MD

2018
Mikio Nihira, MD

2017
Elisabeth Erekson, MD

2016
Malika Anand, MD

2015
Tanaz Ferzandi, MD

2014
Samantha Pulliam, MD

2013
Steven Minaglia, MD

2012
Blair Washington, MD