Hugh O. and Carol F. De Fries

Georgetown University Medical Center Washington, D.C. Hugh O. and Carol F. de Fries Medical Scholarship Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery

Dr. Hugh O. de Fries (1943-2006) was a nationally recognized clinician, surgeon, and educator in the field of otolaryngology. Following a distinguished career in the Naval Medical Corps, he served as professor of surgery and chief of the Division of Otolaryngology at Georgetown University from 1981 to 1989. During his tenure, de Fries established a comprehensive, full-service, research and clinical program at Georgetown with specialized surgery in head and neck cancer. His vision and leadership later led to the establishment of an independent Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. Dr. de Fries was committed to pioneering new procedures in his subspecialty, and his passion for academic medicine was most evident in his work with residents and medical students whose careers he supported and advanced.

Taking into account the deep affection and gratitude felt for Dr. Hugh O. de Fries and his commitment to the education and training of faculty, residents, and medical students, friends of Dr. de Fries have honored his legacy with establishment of the Hugh O. de Fries Fund in the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at Georgetown University. This Fund is intended to support medical education and research in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases of the ear, nose, and throat.

The Hugh O. and Carol F. de Fries Medical Scholarship was established to provide financial aid for students enrolled in the Georgetown University School of Medicine, with preference to female students with an interest in otolaryngology, which purpose is and shall be consistent with Georgetown's policies and with its status as a tax-exempt organization. In years in which there is no female student with an interest in otolaryngology, the scholarship shall be awarded to any medical student with an interest in otolaryngology. In years in which there is no student with an expressed interest in otolaryngology, the scholarship shall be awarded to any female medical student in good academic standing and with demonstrated financial need. Recipients are to be selected by the School of Medicine Office of Student Financial Planning in accordance with their policies and procedures for awarding Georgetown scholarship grants and in consultation with the chairperson of the Department of Otolaryngology or his or her designated staff.

Applicants for this scholarship should send their CV and a letter detailing their interest in otolaryngology- head and neck surgery to Dr. Davidson with a copy to David Pollock in the Financial Aid office no later than May 7th, 2012.

Bruce J. Davidson, MD, FACS David Pollock Professor and Chairman Assistant Dean for Financial Aid Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Georgetown University School of Medicine Surgery 3900 Reservoir Road, NW Georgetown University Medical Center Washington, DC 20007 3800 Reservoir Rd., NW (202) 687-1693 Washington, DC 20007 [email protected] 202-444-1351; [email protected]