Resident and Student Awards

Each year the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons invites students and residents to apply for awards that recognize surgical excellence and outstanding research with the Robert C. Erwin Literary Awards and the Resident Achievement Awards. 2023 was the first year students were able to submit research specifically to a Student Robert C. Erwin Literary Award competition.

Resident Achievement Award

Resident Achievement Awards are presented annually to up to five outstanding resident members in recognition of their clinical ability, patient/resident manner, resident/staff relationships, and resident/community involvement.  These awards may be presented to residents in the general, general vascular, neurological, orthopedic, plastic and reconstructive, cardiothoracic and vascular, and urological surgical specialties. Through a generous grant from the ACOS Trust Fund, award recipients will be presented with a plaque and a cash award of $2,000.

The Resident Achievement Award Application form must be completed and then printed to obtain formal signatures from both the applicant and the program director. Selection criteria for the Resident Achievement Award includes but is not limited to: clinical ability, patient/resident manner, resident/staff relationships, resident/community involvement and academic activities. Each nominee's curriculum vitae must accompany the application. However, your CV may not be substituted for the application itself. Letters of recommendation should include examples of the nominees’ qualities, experience and achievements that are consistent with the award for which the member is being nominated. Applicants may only apply for the award during their final year of residency training and/or during other subsequent fellowship training. Residents must be ACOS members, be nominated by their program director and submit their application to the ACOS no later than June 1. Completed applications should be mailed to:

ACOS Awards Committee
1680 Duke Street Suite #500
Alexandria, VA 22314

You may also fax your completed application to (703) 684-3280.

 

Robert C. Erwin Literary Award


Robert C. Erwin Literary Awards are presented annually to ACOS resident members who have authored outstanding scientific manuscripts. Through a generous grant from the ACOS Trust Fund, award recipients will be presented with a plaque and a cash award for first ($1,500), second ($1,000), third ($750), fourth ($500) or fifth place ($250). Papers must be received by the ACOS no later than June 1. 

Please complete the application below and consult the Guidelines as needed. We look forward to receiving your application!
 
 Click the checkmark to submit your research for the
2025 Resident Robert C. Erwin Literary Award Competition. 
 
 

ACOS Urologic Excellence Scholarship

We are pleased to introduce the ACOS Urologic Excellence Scholarship, an initiative that support students and residents with a strong interest in urology and a commitment to academic excellence.
This scholarship will be awarded to three students and three residents who are selected to present their research at the Annual Clinical Assembly (ACA). Each recipient will receive funding to support travel, lodging, and meals.
Important Information
  • Application deadline: July 1, 2026
  • Research submission is required for consideration
  • All materials and inquiries should be directed to: [email protected]
This scholarship represents an exciting opportunity to showcase your work, contribute to the field of urology, and engage with the broader surgical community at ACA.