Deadline Extended
The application deadline has been extended to Monday, June 26, 2023
A Model Program
The Yancey Scholarship aims to set an example for residency programs nationwide as well as increase the number of trainees from backgrounds underrepresented in medicine in Emory's general surgery residency program.
The application process for the 2023-2024 academic year is now open. Applications are due no later than Monday, June 26, 2023. Two awards are expected for the 2023-2024 academic year.
Overview
The mission of the Asa G. Yancey Visiting Student Diversity Scholarship is to expose medical students who exemplify Dr. Yancey’s strengths and values to one of the various training programs in the Department of Surgery at Emory University School of Medicine. The award aims to increase the number of trainees at Emory who represent and are committed to service in underserved communities.
Scholar Responsibilities & Rotation Details
The Yancey Scholarship provides a stipend of $1,500 to support travel and housing expenses for the recipient during a one-month rotation on general, vascular or thoracic surgery services at Emory University Hospital. Yancey scholars receive mentoring from both faculty and current residents and meet with Randi Smith, MD, Vice Chair for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for the Department of Surgery.
Eligibility
Yancey scholarship applicants should be fourth-year medical students with a demonstrated commitment to service in underrepresented communities who are in good academic standing at their home institution. Competitive applicants will have achieved honors or high passing score (or equivalent, i.e., A or B grade) in their third-year surgery clerkship.
Application
Applicants must submit:
- Cover letter including personal statement
- Two letters of recommendation; one letter must be from their surgery clerkship director
- Letter of good standing from the Dean's office
- Curriculum vitae
- Transcript from the School Registrar's office
- USMLE STEP 1 score, and STEP 2 score if available
Application materials should be saved as a single PDF and emailed to the Office of Surgical Education.
In addition to the previously mentioned application material, interested students must apply and be accepted for a rotation at Emory through Visiting Student Learning Opportunities™ (VSLO®).
Please list Emory A, Emory Acute Care Surgery, Emory Breast/Melanoma/Endocrine Surgery, and Emory Hepatobiliary Surgery as your VSLO rotation choices (in order of preference). If interested in any of the integrated surgery training programs (Cardiac, Plastic Surgery or Vascular), please include the rotation in your VSLO application.