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Dr. William R. Proffit Resident Scholar Award

The Dr. William R. Proffit Resident Scholar Award is an opportunity for graduate students and residents to present clinical and basic science research at the AAO Annual Session.

Award Application

The 2027 Dr. William R. Proffit Resident Scholar Award opens December 1, 2026, and the deadline will be

February 1, 2027 at 5pm Central Time.



Dr. William R. Proffit Resident Scholar Award

Online Application – 2027

The deadline to apply for the 2027 Dr. William R. Proffit Resident Scholar Award is February 1, 2027 at 5pm Central Time.

Additional Opportunities
for Residents

The AAO offers residents a wide range of additional opportunities to present
research at Annual Session. The opportunities and deadlines are listed in the document below.

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