The AAMC is seeking nominations of individuals whose work is significantly advancing academic medicine in the areas of education, clinical care, or community engagement. The nomination period for the Herbert W. Nickens Award; the Alpha Omega Alpha Robert J. Glaser Distinguished Teacher Awards, the Spencer Foreman Award for Outstanding Community Engagement, and the Arnold P. Gold Foundation Humanism in Medicine Award ends in April. For a full list of criteria and awards deadlines, visit aamc.org/awards.
If you are planning to submit a nomination—and we hope you are!—consider this tips for preparing a compelling one:
- Share the call with a broad array of leaders from across your institution to identify individuals who have made significant contributions within the scope of the award.
- Understand the nomination process and timeline.
- Carefully identify individuals to submit letters of support, if applicable.
- Engage multiple individuals who know the nominee to assist in preparing the nomination package.
- Ask the nominee or another colleague to review the package to clarify and strengthen it.
- Follow the nomination submission instructions.
- Seek out resources in your institution to support your nomination. Some institutions have individuals dedicated to nominating faculty and staff for such awards.
- Contact the appropriate AAMC staff with any questions.
- Prepare a concise and complete nomination package.
- Confirm receipt of the materials.
Curious about past winners and their work? Check out this recent article in the Texas Tribune, about Peter Hotez, MD, PhD, 2021 Robert Wood Johnson Foundation David E. Rogers Award Winner.
Adapted from “Preparing Successful Award Nominations: More Art than Science,” delivered by Elizabeth L. Travis, PhD, associate vice president for women and minority faculty inclusion, MD Anderson Cancer Center, AAMC Annual Meeting, November 7, 2011.
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Jennifer Schlener
Chief of Staff
Association of American Medical Colleges
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