TREO Legacy
Bryan Woodward Memorial Integrated Health Scholarship
Scholarship Application – APPLY HERE!
The TREO Foundation is pleased to announce the opening of the 2026 application cycle for the TREO Legacy: Bryan Woodward Memorial Integrated Health Scholarship. Established in 2025 in honor of Bryan Woodward’s enduring commitment to education, advocacy, and access, this scholarship continues to invest in Integrated Health professionals who strengthen and advance obesity care.
For 2026, up to five (5) scholarships of $2,500 will be awarded to support eligible Integrated Health members in attending the 2026 American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Annual Meeting. Funds may be used toward registration, travel, lodging, and related expenses.
Applicants must be members of the ASMBS Integrated Health Section and demonstrate meaningful engagement in the metabolic and bariatric surgery community. This may include leadership or service through hosting or supporting TREO Foundation’s The Walk, participation in state chapter activities, service on ASMBS committees or task forces, or educational contributions such as presenting at meetings, webinars, or conferences.
This scholarship supports the mission of TREO Foundation by removing barriers to education and professional development, while aligning with Dr. Peterson’s 2026 ASMBS theme, “No One Left Behind,” providing a tangible pathway for Integrated Health members to participate in the Annual Meeting and remain fully engaged in the shared work of advancing obesity treatment and care.
The 2026 application will close on February 25th. Recipients will be notified in the days following the final review process. Eligible Integrated Health members are encouraged to apply!
Questions? Contact us at info@treofoundation.org or 352-332-9100
In tribute to Bryan Woodward, founder of the Walk from Obesity, TREO Legacy introduced the Bryan Woodward Memorial Integrated Health Scholarship in 2025.
Bryan was a tireless advocate and pioneer in the fight for obesity awareness, patient rights, and the battle against stigma. Long before the conversation around bias and stigma gained momentum, Bryan was at the forefront—building coalitions, fostering change, and ensuring that patients felt a sense of belonging, integrity, and hope. His relentless dedication led to the first-ever Walk from Obesity, and he spent countless hours at annual meetings, meeting with members, and rallying support for the cause.
This scholarship currently supports eligible ASMBS Integrated Health members seeking to attend the ASMBS Annual Meeting.
