Awards

ACOG remains active in supporting efforts to foster medical student interest and to recruit the best and brightest into our field. In recent years, many individuals have developed novel initiatives and programs which have enhanced ACOG’s medical student recruitment efforts at the Section, District, and National levels.

ACOG Medical Student Recruitment Award

ACOG’s Department of Medical Student Affairs recognizes individuals who have demonstrated exemplary initiative and dedication to medical student recruitment activities that have had a regional or national impact.

Nominations should be active ACOG Fellows or Junior Fellows* (any level) in good standing.

*Medical Students are not eligible for this award.

Application Process: All nominations should be submitted by February 14, 2025, Please email your applications to the ACOG Medical Student email: [email protected].

To nominate an individual, please email the following information:

1. Individual’s Name 
2. Current Practice/Institution
3. ACOG District and Section 
4. National/District/Section leadership role (if any) 
5. Description of the individual’s leadership in the area of medical student recruitment. Include a statement of why the individual is the most deserving to receive this award. Details of specific initiatives, activities, or other approaches the individual has developed or fostered to promote medical student interest in OB/GYN and ACOG are encouraged. Use this opportunity to showcase their contributions in a way that aligns with the award's purpose.  (Maximum 600 words)

Past Recipients

2025: Sharon B. Mass, MD
2024: Megan Sluga, MD
2023: Lindsay Chatfield, MD
2022: Francisco Ruiloba, MD
2021: Elizabeth Southworth, MD
2020: Neha Deshpande, MD
2019: Meg O’Reilly, MD
2018: Laura Mercer, MD

If you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to contact us at the ACOG Medical Student email [email protected].