STS/ACS Health Policy Scholarship

Enhance Your Leadership Skills in Health Policy 

The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) and American College of Surgeons (ACS) invite you to apply for a full scholarship to attend the transformative one-week Executive Leadership Health Policy Program at Brandeis University. 

The program is scheduled for June 2-7, 2025. The scholarship is in the amount of $8,000, which is to be used toward the cost of tuition, travel, housing, and subsistence during the period of the course. 

The award is open to non-resident surgeons who are members in good standing of both STS and ACS. Applicants must be between 30 and 60 years of age on the date that a completed application is filed. Applications are due March 24, 2025. 

Why Attend?

This program is tailored for surgeon leaders ready to significantly impact healthcare policy and management. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable skills, network with peers, and lead the change in the future of healthcare.

Through a combination of interactive sessions and case studies, you’ll gain insights into the latest national health policy and management frameworks, drawing on the unique strengths of the Heller School and the Schneider Institutes for Health Policy and Research at Brandeis University.

Sample Program Topics

• U.S. Health Policy: Economics and Financing
• Effective Leadership Styles
• Managing Change in Complex Systems
• Conflict Negotiation
• Financial Literacy for Physician Leaders
• Understanding Balance Sheets and Financial Statements

General Application Information

A completed online application should include:

1. Contact information (name, preferred postal address, e-mail address) and attestation.
2. A single PDF document with:
   • A one-page essay discussing:
     • Why the applicant wishes to receive the scholarship
     • How the scholarship will fill a gap in applicant's training or experience
     • Goals or plans to use the newly acquired knowledge or skills in his/her practice or community
   • A current NIH-style biosketch (five-page maximum)

Questions may be directed to the ACS Scholarships Administrator at 312-202-5161 or scholarships@facs.org. For more information, visit the Executive Leadership Program in Health Policy and Management at Brandeis University.