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Third- or fourth-year MD students at the University of Ottawa Faculty of Medicine who have demonstrated interest in geriatric medicine by completing a two-week elective or selective clinical rotation in Geriatric Medicine may apply.
The award amount varies.
Apply through Online Scholarships and Bursaries in uoZone with a 500 to 1,000 word career-interest letter and proof of geriatrics rotation completion by November 3.
The Dr. John Rushforth Scholarship supports a student with a particular interest in geriatric medicine.
The Dr. John Rushforth Scholarship awards Amount varies.
November 3, 2026. Applications submitted after the deadline are typically not considered, so plan to finish early.
Key requirements include: Undergraduate; Doctorate; Third year; Fourth year. Check the full eligibility section above, or create a free Award Scholar profile to have every requirement checked against your profile automatically.
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