Apply for the Dr. G William and Linda Orr Medical Student Award

The One Health Institute at Colorado State University (CSU) is proud to offer the William and Linda Orr Medical Student Award for a medical student with a focus in One Health to complete a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree at the CSU campus of the Colorado School of Public Health. 

Student Award Application Period: November 25 - December 15, 2024

Student Award Notification: January 10, 2025

Student Award Acceptance: January 17, 2025

Note: This student award is contingent on submission of a formal MPH application in SOPHAS Express and an offer of admission to the MPH/MD Dual Degree Program. 

Criteria

The applicant must be: 

  • A currently enrolled University of Colorado School of Medicine medical student in their 3rd year 
  • Interested in obtaining a one-year Master of Public Health (MPH) at the Colorado State University (CSU) campus of the Colorado School of Public Health between their 3rd and 4th year of medical school
  • Interested in One Health, preference given to a University of Colorado School of Medicine medical student at the Colorado State University (CSU) branch campus
  • In good academic standing

Please provide a cover letter, CV and a letter of good academic standing, which must be received by 11:59 P.M. MST on December 15th.

The cover letter should address the medical student’s interest in One Health and how obtaining a Master of Public Health degree will advance their career to better serve the health of communities especially during adverse public health events. Students will have the flexibility to start the MPH in May/June or August. The awardee will be invited to speak during the annual One Health Day celebration at Colorado State University.

Submission

The joint Colorado State University and University of Colorado School of Medicine award committee will screen the applicants for selection. To apply, send a cover letter describing your aspirations in medicine as outlined above, CV and a letter of good academic standing by e-mail to: [email protected]. 

Please submit all files in PDF format. All applicants will receive email notification of receipt of their application.