2027 Aux_Emerging Leader Award

The Steven F. Rubin, DO, FACOFP dist. Emerging Osteopathic Student Leader Awards

All completed applications are due by December 1, 2026.
Award Amount: $2,000

About the Award

The Steven F. Rubin, DO, FACOFP dist. Emerging Osteopathic Student Leader Awards recognize up to four exceptional osteopathic medical students who have made meaningful contributions to ACOFP, demonstrated a strong commitment to family medicine, and shown dedication to community service.

Named in honor of ACOFP Past President Steven F. Rubin, DO, FACOFP dist., the awards reflect his legacy of leadership, mentorship, service, and dedication to supporting the next generation of osteopathic family physicians.

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

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Qualifications and Requirements
Are you a member of your ACOFP student chapter?
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 meeting (regional, state or military) 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.
Please indicate the name of the meeting and year attended:
Upload Current Curriculum Vitae

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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 highlight 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 organization, or your demonstrated contributions to ACOFP and commitment to community service.
All video entries must be uploaded as a digital video format. The length should be 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?
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 Steven F. Rubin, DO, FACOFP dist. Emerging Osteopathic Student Leader Awards

Qualifications and Requirements