John M. Templeton Jr., MD Military Call to Service Scholarship Application Deadline

Aug 31, 2021

John M. Templeton, Jr., MD

To honor Dr. Templeton’s appreciation of an individual’s Call to Military Service, his wife, the late Mrs. Pina Templeton established an annual scholarship to support the attendance of 2-3 military trauma surgeons in the early stages of their career and service to the EAST Annual Scientific Assembly.  Scholarship recipients receive up to $3,000 for meeting registration, travel and lodging expenses.  The first scholarships were awarded for the 2018/31st EAST Annual Scientific Assembly. Individuals selected for this scholarship are recognized as emulating a Call to Military Service and are expected to contribute to advancements in the treatment of the injured.  




Scholarship Eligibility

  • Must be active or reserve members of the US Air Force, Army, or Navy
  • Must be in training (fellowship or residency) or attendings less than five years removed from completion of training
  • No more than one scholarship recipient per branch of service
  • Schloarship applicant must be sponsored by an EAST Active or Senior Member
  • Submit a personal statement of 300-500 words in which the applicant details his/her call to military service, professional achievements, career goals and future plans

    Applications are now being accepted.     The application deadline is August 31, 2021.