As you may know, Dr. Roger C. Byrd passed away in October of 2020. Dr. Byrd was the Program Director of the First AOCD/AOA approved hospital-based Dermatology Program in the Osteopathic Profession which began in 1980 at Pontiac Osteopathic Hospital.
To honor Dr. Byrd and his love of writing, the AOCD and The Foundation for Osteopathic Dermatology has renamed the Annual Paper Writing Contest as
“The Roger C. Byrd DO, FAOCD, FAAD Dermatology Resident Manuscript Competition”.
This competition is being funded in part from donations made by the Byrd Family to the Foundation’s Pinnacle Table.
Dr. Byrd served the AOCD in many leadership roles over the years, earning both Life Member and Fellow of Distinction status in the College.
Dr. Byrd served as President of the AOCD from 1981-1982. In addition, he served on numerous committees, including the Awards Committee from 2005-2020, the ByLaws Committee from 1991-1996, the Nominating Committee from 1991-1992, and the Public Relations Committee from 1989-2003.
The AOCD is grateful to Dr. Byrd for his many years of membership and service to the College.
Roger C. Byrd, DO, FAOCD, FAAD Clinical Manuscript Competition
The American Osteopathic College of Dermatology and the Foundation for Osteopathic Dermatology announce the Roger C. Byrd, DO, FAOCD, FAAD Clinical Manuscript Competition. The annual awards are presented to recognize the dermatology residents’ manuscripts which are judged as the best in this competition for originality, degree of scientific contribution and thoughtfulness of presentation.
WINNERS WILL BE ANNOUNCED AT THE AOCD SPRING CONVENTION
Requirements for competition:
The resident must be enrolled in an approved ACGME dermatology residency program and an AOCD member in good standing with their DUES paid in full. If their dues have NOT been paid, the manuscript submitted will not be considered.
First place winners will be required to attend the conference to accept the award and give a 15-minute presentation on their topic.
Complete the attached cover sheet.
Please submit 8 paper copies of the manuscript to be judged.
Only ONE manuscript per year may be submitted.
The applicant must be the primary (first) author of the manuscript.
The manuscript must have been written and submitted while the resident is in training.
The manuscript must be typed and suitable for publication.
Authors’ names are NOT to be included on the manuscript itself, only include the title on the manuscript. Names of the authors are to be placed ON THE COVER SHEET ONLY.
Do not ship the manuscripts in a manner that requires a signature for delivery.
Failure to follow the competition requirements will result in disqualification.
First Place
Second Place
Apply
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION IS OCTOBER 1
PLEASE SEND ALL MANUSCRIPTS TO:
Dr. Gene Conte
271 Thoroughbred Drive
Prescott, AZ 86301
Ulbrich Circle Student Clinical Manuscript Competition
The Foundation for Osteopathic Dermatology announce the Ulbrich Circle Student Clinical Manuscript Competition. The annual awards are presented to recognize the dermatology students’ manuscripts which are judged as the best in this competition for originality, degree of scientific contribution and thoughtfulness of presentation.
WINNERS WILL BE ANNOUNCED AT THE AOCD SPRING CONVENTION
Requirements for competition:
The applicant must be a 3rd or 4th year medical student and an AOCD member in good standing with their DUES paid in full. If their dues have NOT been paid, the manuscript submitted will not be considered.
First place winners will be required to attend the conference to accept the award and give a 15-minute presentation on their topic.
Complete the attached cover sheet.
Please submit 3 paper copies of the manuscript to be judged.
Only ONE manuscript per year may be submitted.
The applicant must be the primary (first) author of the manuscript.
The manuscript must have been written and submitted while the student is in training.
The manuscript must be typed and suitable for publication.
Authors’ names are NOT to be included on the manuscript itself, only include the title on the manuscript. Names of the authors are to be placed ON THE COVER SHEET ONLY.
Do not ship the manuscripts in a manner that requires a signature for delivery.
First Place
Second Place
Third Place
Apply
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION IS OCTOBER 1
PLEASE SEND ALL MANUSCRIPTS TO:
Dr. Gene Conte
271 Thoroughbred Drive
Prescott, AZ 86301