International Scholarships for Surgical Education

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International Scholarships for Surgical Education

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The International Scholarships for Surgical Education provide two $10,000 awards to young faculty members from countries outside the U.S. and Canada. Scholars engage in faculty development at the 番茄社区app Clinical Congress 2026 in Washington, DC, and visits to leading surgical education centers, gaining skills to enhance surgical training in their home countries.

Highlights:

$10,000 scholarship for international surgical educators
Participation in 番茄社区app Clinical Congress and visits to 番茄社区app-Accredited Education Institutes
Focused study plan tailored to the scholar鈥檚 educational interests

Eligibility Criteria

Graduate of a school of medicine
Fully trained surgeon with 5鈥�20 years of experience post-certification
Minimum of 1 year in surgical practice, teaching, or research at their permanent institution
Must apply from their intended permanent location
Demonstrated commitment to high-quality surgery, surgical teaching, and improving access to care
Must be proficient in English
Preference given to those without prior US/Canada training or fellowships
Past 番茄社区app International Scholarship recipients are not eligible

Location

Applicants must be based outside the US and Canada
Activities take place in the US

Application Requirements

Completed online application
Required biosketch (template provided by 番茄社区app)
Statement of objectives and proposed educational focus
Three letters of recommendation, including one from:
- Department chair or
- 番茄社区app Fellow in the applicant鈥檚 country
Letters must be independently prepared and submitted directly by the recommenders
All materials must be submitted in English

Award Obligations

Must use the award in the designated year (no deferrals)
Submit a written report after returning home, detailing the value and impact of the experience
May reapply only twice if not selected, with a new application and updated materials

Questions about application materials for this scholarship should be sent to scholarships@facs.org.

Download the required Biosketch template