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Want to attend DO Day and get involved in advocacy efforts? Consider applying for a 2025 scholarship.
The Bureau of Emerging Leaders’ DO Day Scholarship Program provides opportunities for osteopathic residents, fellows and new physicians in practice to attend DO Day on Capitol Hill, set to be held on March 22-23 (virtual) and March 26-27 (in-person), 2025.
As the osteopathic profession’s largest public policy and advocacy event of the year, hosted in conjunction with National Osteopathic Medicine (NOM) Week, DO Day offers unmatched opportunities to hone your leadership skills and raise your voice to educate members of Congress on the issues that matter most to you and your patients.
The program provides scholarships for up to four residents, fellows and new physicians in practice (those within five years of graduating from their residency or fellowship program) to participate in DO Day, covering the cost of registration for the event and a travel stipend for up to $1,500. This scholarship program is sponsored in part by the American Osteopathic Information Association.
We are looking for osteopathic physicians in training and new physicians in practice who want to become more involved in medical advocacy. This includes those who may have some experience locally or in medical school, but have lacked the resources or opportunities to step up to the national stage as a resident, fellow or new physician. This also includes those without any firsthand experience, who have a desire and passion to help improve the medical field in our country, and need a helping hand to take that next step.
Read what previous scholarship winners have to say about their DO Day experiences and why advocacy matters to them.
Suk-Lin Zhou, DO
“This scholarship taught me the importance of advocating for my profession. I am proud to be a DO and to be part of such a wonderful community that is both supportive and passionate about advocating for positive changes in our practice and how we can better care for our patients.”
Tony Huynh, DO
“DO Day and the Bureau of Emerging Leaders DO Day 2024 Scholarship were such exciting and educational opportunities for me as a resident physician. The experience of speaking directly with legislators and their teams was truly insightful. I learned more about how I can utilize my role and expertise in advocacy for my patients and fellow osteopathic physicians. I thank the scholarship program for granting me the ability to attend such a memorable event.”
1. Please tell us in at least 400 words why you should be awarded the 2025 AOA Bureau of Emerging Leaders DO Day Scholarship. Consider including specific action items or goals you have if given the opportunity to attend DO Day.
2. The Osteopathic Political Action Committee (OPAC) is the political arm of the American Osteopathic Information Association. Based on any previous experience or after reviewing their website, what is your impression of the organization? What impact do you think OPAC has had or could have on you as a resident/physician/DO?
