Scholarships and Programs
Thanks to the generosity of our donors, the AANA Education Foundation is offering six scholarships to attend the Foundations in Arthroscopy Lab Course hosted in Rosemont, Illinois. Three scholarships will be offered for the course on October 17-19, 2024, and three scholarships for the course on December 12-14, 2024. Each scholarship will cover course registration and up to $500 in travel reimbursement.
The Foundations in Arthroscopy Lab Course offers Orthopaedic Residents a one-of-a-kind opportunity to refine operative techniques as well as finely tune motor skills to help with optimal decision-making strategies for treating patients.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must be:
- An AANA Member in good standing. AANA Resident Membership is free!
- A PGY1 - PGY4 Orthopaedic Resident.
- Enrolled in a training program located in the United States.
Application Details
- Application form and supporting material must be received by August 15, 2024. Incomplete application(s) received after this date will not be considered.
- Application must include the completed online form, a CV, personal statement (not exceeding 500 words) and letter of recommendation. The personal statement should describe why you should be selected to attend this course.
Questions? Please contact Rick Boyte at boyte@aana.org.
2023 Scholarship Recipients:
- Mark J. Amirtharaj, M.D.
- Edward Charles Beck, M.D. , M.P.H
- Zoe W. Hinton, M.D.
- Lucy Meyer, M.D.
- Patrick Ryan, M.D.
- Patrick James Tansey, Jr., M.D.
The AANA Foundations in Arthroscopy Scholarships are funded by the AANA Education Foundation with generous donations from individuals and corporations.
Thanks to funding from the AANA Education Foundation, AANA is offering eight scholarships (2 per course) to attend an Advanced Lab Course (see dates below) at the OLC in Rosemont, Illinois. Each scholarship will cover course registration and up to $500 in travel reimbursement.
Attend an arthroscopic training course catered to your specialty that’s unlike any other training you’ll experience. Attendees will have the unique opportunity to work closely with leading faculty in the field of arthroscopy while participating in interactive panel discussions and real-world case-based presentations. Attendees can also gain insightful pearls that can be applied to their own practice back home.
Shoulder Arthroscopy: Mastering Surgical Techniques for Clinical Success – August 23-24, 2024
Elbow Arthroscopy: Mastering Surgical Techniques for Clinical Success – August 23-24, 2024
Knee Arthroscopy: Navigating Pearls and Pitfalls – September 13-14, 2024
Hip Arthroscopy: Enhancing Clinical Expertise and Proficiency – September 13-14, 2024
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must be:
- Applicants must be a U.S. member of AANA in good standing. See Details And Apply
- Applicants must complete the scholarship application, including CV and personal statement, and provide a letter of recommendation.
- Members can apply for multiple scholarships throughout the year, but will only be awarded one scholarship per calendar year.
Application Details
- Application form and supporting material must be received by application deadline. Incomplete application(s) received after this date will not be considered.
- Application must include the completed online form, a CV, personal statement (not exceeding 500 words) and letter of recommendation. The personal statement should describe why you should be selected to attend this event or course.
- Application Submission Deadline: May 15, 2024
Questions? Please contact Rick Boyte at boyte@aana.org.
The AANA Advanced Lab Course Scholarships are funded by the AANA Education Foundation with generous donations from individuals and corporations.
2023 Innovations in Hip Arthroscopy Course Scholarship Recipients:
- Christopher J. DeFrancesco, M.D.
- Justin J. Hicks, M.D.
- Serkan Surucu, M.D.
2023 Advanced Knee and Shoulder Course Scholarship Recipients:
- Aniebiet Udofia, M.D., M.B.A.
- Robert Browning, M.D.
2023 Advanced Foot and Ankle Scholarship Recipients:
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Abdoulaye Aw, M.D.
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Heath Gould, M.D.
This scholarship offers AANA Resident and Fellow members the opportunity to experience the Annual Fellows and Chief Residents Course in Rosemont, Illinois. The AANA Education Foundation funds this scholarship with generous donations from individuals and corporations.
Questions? Please contact Rick Boyte at boyte@aana.org.
The Scholarship Has Closed
2024 Scholarship Recipients:
- Brandon C. Cabarcas, M.D.
- Richard N. Puzzitiello, M.D.
- Alexis Rounds, M.D.
- Christopher Colasanti, M.D.
The Annual Fellows and Chief Residents Scholarships are funded by the AANA Education Foundation with generous donations from individuals and corporations.
The AANA Education Foundation will be awarding five scholarships to attend either the AANA Annual Meeting or a AANA Advanced Lab Course in Rosemont, Illinois.
Questions? please contact AANA at boyte@aana.org.
The Scholarship Has Closed
2023 Scholarship Recipients:
- Rebeca Garcia Barcenilla
- Phob Ganokroj
- Mohamed Badran
- Fayaz Memon
- Risto Todorov
The International Education Scholarships are funded by the AANA Education Foundation with generous donations from individuals and corporations.
The AANA Education Foundation will award up to 50 scholarships for Orthopaedic Residents to attend the AANA Annual Meeting PGY3, PGY4 or PGY5 Orthopaedic Residents residing in the United States during the 2023-2024 academic year and who have an interest in minimally invasive or arthroscopic surgery are encouraged to apply.
The Scholarship Has Closed
2024 Scholarship Recipients:
- Cody Ashy, M.D.
- Andrew S. Bi, M.D.
- George Bugarinovic, M.D.
- Alexander Bumberger, M.D
- Reinaldo E. Colon Morillo, M.D.
- Ryann Davie, M.D.
- Wojciech Krzysztof Dzieza, M.D.
- Michael Andrew Fox, M.D.
- Matt Gulbrandsen, M.D.
- Monique Sirron Haynes, M.D., MBA, MPH
- Jake Henrichsen, M.D.
- Zoe W. Hinton, M.D.
- Rachel Keller, D.O.
- Laura Krivicich, M.D.
- Kyle Kunze, M.D.
- Eugenia Lin, M.D.
- Madeline M. McGovern, M.D.
- James Messina, M.D.
- Matthew Miller, M.D.
- Eric V. Neufeld, M.D
- Warren W. Nielsen, M.D.
- Matthew Nowak, D.O.
- Michael C. O’Brien, M.D.
- Nichole M. Perry, M.D
- Richard N. Puzzitiello, M.D.
- Patrick Ryan, M.D.
- Robert Scott Wood, D.O., MS
- Nathan Sherman, M.D.
- Bhavya K. Sheth, M.D.
- Matthew Siow, M.D.
- Sailesh Tummala, M.D.
- Alexander E. White, M.D.
This scholarship was offered in 2022 for AANA members to experience the AANA/ISAKOS Knee & Shoulder Arthroscopy Lab Course at the renowned MARC Institute in Doral, Florida. The AANA Education Foundation helped fund this scholarship with generous donations from individuals and corporations.
2022 Scholarship Recipients:
- Guang-Ting Tamas Cong, M.D.
- Patrick K. Mescher, M.D.
- Emre Anil Ozbek, M.D.