The AOCOO-HNS desires its resident members to engage in humanitarian efforts. A humanitarian is one who charitably lays down his life for others in need (i.e. his professional skills, his time, his physical efforts, his spiritual commitment and his financial resources). The AOCOO-HNS Foundation as an organization, supports the AOCOO-HNS residents as individuals who serve mankind’s needs throughout the world in their medical specialty. Our goal is achieved through domestic and international patient care, preventative medicine, and education. As an extension of this desire, International GME funds will be given to provide an opportunity for residents in ophthalmology and otolaryngology to benevolently give a period of professional service to the people of a developing country.
A minimum of one week at one site.
The recipient of this funding is responsible for contact and agreement with officials of the institution and the country in which he or she desires to serve. The AOCOO-HNS Foundation will not assist in providing possibilities for institutions desiring such service. This grant is specifically for service in underserved areas outside the United States. (Rev. 5/29/01)
International GME funds of $2,000 are available. Other funds for travel, living expenses, etc., must be raised by the recipient. The service must be completed within one calendar year after the grant is awarded. Grant recipients who are unable to make their planned trip within the one-year period will be required to return the grant monies, but will be eligible to re-apply for future grants.
The American Osteopathic Colleges of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Foundation, Inc. International GME Fund.
An application may be received from residents of the AOCOO-HNS who will have completed at least one year of ophthalmology residency training (excluding surgical internship) or two years of otolaryngology residency training (excluding surgical internship) in an accredited program at the time of service. AOCOO-HNS members in post-residency fellowship training programs are also eligible. The applications will be accepted at any time. Selection is competitive. Allow a minimum of 30 days for notification, depending upon the dates of travel.
Please complete the application below.
Funds will be dispersed at the completion of the trip.
Before completing this form, please ensure that you have read thoroughly through the AOCOO-HNS Foundation International GME guidelines. Failure to comply with the stated guidelines or to complete the application may render your application invalid. *Funding is restricted to one trip per person.