Awards

This award honors a resident or fellow who demonstrates excellence in patient care.  Nominees must have an established record of exemplary humanistic, patient- and family-centered care as evidenced by letters of support from peers and program leaders, faculty, peer and student evaluations, and complementary activities (such as volunteerism or quality-improvement activities to promote patient-centeredness).

Supports residents and junior faculty who conduct community-based research or quality improvement projects. The annual award encourages recipients to explore and discover the rewards and opportunities of community-based scholarship. Residents and junior faculty whose career goals are centered around clinical practice are encouraged to apply.

Promotes and supports the discovery of new knowledge that is critical for the continued advancement of the medical profession and improvement of health care. To advance human health, scientific discoveries must be translated into practical applications. When such information is applied to the problems of health maintenance and cures for diseases, it could well provide new tools for developing innovative and effective therapies.

Supports medical or surgical residents and new graduates for whom research represents a primary personal interest and passion. The award is intended to offset research costs or personal expenses to help a resident pursue research on completion of his or her residency.

The award will recognize one program director annually who best exemplifies qualities of a leader, effective educator, resident advocate and role model.

The award will recognize a training program administrator who exhibits superb skills in the management of a residency or fellowship training program and contributes in a positive way to the learning environment of residents and fellows.