2025 Aux_Outstanding Osteopathic Student of the Year Award

The Marie Wiseman Outstanding Osteopathic Student of the Year Award

All completed applications are due by December 15, 2025.
Award Amount: $5,000

About the Award
This award honors one osteopathic medical student who has demonstrated exceptional philanthropic efforts, a deep commitment to community service, and meaningful contributions to ACOFP and the osteopathic family medicine community.

Originally established by the Auxiliary to the ACOFP, the award reflects Marie Wiseman’s legacy of support for osteopathic medical students in need.

Eligibility Criteria
- Must be an OMS II, OMS III, or OMS IV ACOFP student member
- Must be a member of both the ACOFP student chapter and national ACOFP
- Must have demonstrated meaningful contributions to ACOFP and a strong commitment to community service
- Must have attended at least one ACOFP affiliate or national convention (virtual or in-person)
Name of Applicant*

First NameLast Name
Mailing Address*

Street Address

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Cell Phone Number*
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Email Address*
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Name of College of Osteopathic Medicine*
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Current Academic Year*

OMS IIOMS IIIOMS IV
Qualifications and Requirements
Are you a member of your ACOFP student chapter?*

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Please list the your leadership position(s) and terms with an ACOFP student chapter or the National Student Executive Board, or leadership position with a local, national or international philanthropic organization.*
Have you attended at least one ACOFP affiliate (regional, state or military) meeting or ACOFP Annual Convention and Scientific Seminars (virtual or in-person). If your state does not have an ACOFP affiliate society, attendance at an AOA affiliate meeting meets this requirement.*

YesNoNo, I am planning to attend in 2026
Please indicate the name of the meeting and year attended:
Upload Current Curriculum Vitae*

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Upload Headshot Suitable for Publication*

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Upload Letter of Recommendation from ACOFP Physician Member*

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Upload Additional Letters of Recommendation (Optional)

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Upload a 3 to 5 minutes video outlining your goals and aspirations in connection to your osteopathic philosophy. Share why you are a strong candidate for the award and describe an activity or event that positively impacted your school or community. In your video, address one of the following:
- Your level of participation and leadership in that activity, and how you plan to apply the experience to future patient care, or
- Your involvement with a local, national, or international philanthropic organization
All video entries must be uploaded as a digital video format. The length should be up to 3 to 5 minutes and include a 10 second title slide including the following information: Full Name, Year in School, School Name, City and State.
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If you are having difficulties uploading the video, please email it to tinab@acofp.org
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Have you previously received an award from the ACOFP?*

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If yes, please list award(s) and year:
Thank you for your application. Please email students@acofp.org with questions.
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The Marie Wiseman Outstanding Osteopathic Student of the Year Award

Qualifications and Requirements