American Osteopathic College of
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Awards & Scholarships
AOCPMR Has Given More than $15,000 in Scholarships
and Grants in the Past Five Years
See all opportunities for awards, grants, and scholarships below.
Rob Gotlin Community Leadership Grant
For Attendings, Residents, Fellows, and Medical Students
Rob Gotlin Community Leadership Grant
For Attendings, Residents, Fellows, and Medical Students
The Rob Gotlin Community Leadership Grant provides a grant of up to $3,000 funding a project conceived by a
PM&R attending, fellow, resident, or medical student that improves physical or environmental barriers for individuals with disabilities.
See Complete Grant Application Information and Apply Here
AOCPMR26 Scholarships For Residents and Students
Submit a Video Answering This Question:
What is Your Favorite Specialty Within PM&R and Why?
Seven Student and Five Resident Scholarship Recipients receive $250 Scholarship to attend AOCPMR26 and will be recognized at the Annual Meeting and Scientific Seminar in Atlanta, Georgia.
See Complete Scholarship Application Information Here
2026 ENTRY DEADLINE FOR THE ABOVE AWARDS IS FEBRUARY 15
AOCPMR Chapter of the Year
The Annual Chapter of the Year Award is an esteemed recognition celebrating the excellence of AOCPMR Student Chapters. Throughout the year, we accept event submissions from our chapter affiliates and establish a leaderboard. Submissions that are held in person should include media attachments. We strongly urge chapters to establish a robust social media presence and tag AOCPMR in their event posts. In the Spring before the AOCPMR Annual Meeting, we tally the points earned by each chapter and honor the most active and impactful clubs.
The First Place Chapter of the Year receives $700, while Second Place receives $300. Additionally, both winners will be acknowledged at the Annual Meeting Murray Klein dinner.
Submissions should be made by Chapters between April 15 – March 15 of each year. Chapters must be registered with AOCPMR to be considered. Contact aocpmrehabilitation@gmail.com with any inquiries.
The point system for evaluation encompasses several categories:
Category 1:
Club Activities and Meetings Regular Meetings: 5 points (one per academic semester)
Guest Speaker Events: 10 points
Category 2:
Community Engagement and Outreach Community Service Project : 15 points (per project)
Rehabilitation Awareness Campaigns: 10 points (per project)
Category 3:
Research and Academic Poster Presentations at Conferences: 15 points (per poster)
Hosting a Journal Club: 10 points
Category 4:
Education and Awareness Development of Educational Materials (brochures, videos, etc.): 10 points
Participation in Medical School Orientation/Events: 10 points (with club presence at initial club fair)
Workshops or Skill Development Sessions: 15 points (e.g., OMT, U/S, anatomy workshop)
Category 5:
Collaboration and Networking Active MSC Members: 5 points per member of COM
Presence at AOCPMR Events (Journal Clubs, Presentations, etc.): 3 points per member in attendance
AOCPMR Exemplary Service Award
Required Information
1. Must be an active National AOCPMR member.
2. Must be a current medical student/resident in good academic standing
Award Points
A candidate for the AOCPMR Exemplary Service Award must complete a minimum of 10 points to submit.
1. Participation with local Adaptive Sports, Special Olympics or other sports event that involves individuals with physical
disabilities – 1 point per event (maximum 4 points)
2. Attendance at AOCPMR Annual Meeting – 2 points (maximum 8 points)
3. Attendance at Another PM&R-Related Conference – 1 point (maximum 4 points)
4. Poster Presentation at AOCPMR Conference – 2 points (maximum 8 points)
5. Author of published (electronic or printed) scientific manuscript or case report on a topic pertinent to PM&R – 3 points (maximum of 9 points) – please submit manuscript(s)
6. AOCPMR Student Council position – 2 points (maximum 8 points)