
AOSA 2023 Scholarship Winners

Samantha Taylor Murphy, MD
UT Health San Antonio, US Air Force
PGY3
“I’m excited for this opportunity to attend the AOSA annual meeting, and I am looking forward to networking with other LGBTQIA+ surgeons.”

William Tyler Crawley, DO
Health One, Swedish Medical Center
PGY3
“I’m very thankful for this scholarship and the opportunity to attend the AOSA Annual Meeting. What I am looking forward to most is getting to meet, interact, and build connections with the members of this amazing group as it continues to grow and develop as an organization focused on the advancement of LGBTQIA+ voices within the surgical community.”

Cameron Smith, MD
Kansas City University
MD Class of 2026
“This unique opportunity to attend the AOSA annual meeting will help me develop the skills and knowledge needed to be a more effective advocate for LGBTQIA+ representation in surgical specialties.”

Aracelia Aldrete
Eastern Virginia Medical School (EVMS)
MD Class of 2026
“Through this scholarship, I am looking forward to connecting with other future surgeons who are passionate about advocacy for, and connection within, the LGBTQ+ community. I’m excited to be inspired by their stories and accomplishments!”
