Donna Jones Moritsugu Memorial Award (COMP-Northwest)

GRADUATE AWARD
Established in 1993, this award is in memory of Donna Jones Moritsugu, wife of Dr. Kenneth P. Moritsugu, Former Deputy Surgeon General of the United States. It honors the partners of graduating osteopathic medical students who best exemplify the role of any professional’s partner by providing immeasurable support and who are often content to bask in the reflected light of their partner, for their unwavering dedication and support. These individuals are the “Wind Beneath Our Wings.”

In partnership with the Advocates for the American Osteopathic Association (AAOA), the American Osteopathic Foundation (AOF) presents this award to one individual from each campus during their partners’ awards ceremony.

Nominate your spouse or partner by writing a one-page letter of recommendation.

Please limit your applications to a maximum of three Graduate Awards and three Honors & Recognition Awards. Applications exceeding these limits will not be considered.

Prohibition of AI-Generated Content
To maintain academic integrity and ensure the authenticity of work, the use of generative artificial intelligence tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Grammarly GO, Bard, or similar) to produce, rewrite, or substantially edit content in submissions is strictly prohibited. All submitted work must reflect the student’s own original thinking, analysis, and expression. Any use of AI-generated material will be considered a violation of academic honesty policies and may result in disqualification of award application.

Award amounts granted may vary each year depending on available funding.

Notice of Non-discrimination
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