Each year, the AAMC Presidential Awards program shines a spotlight on the incredible individuals who are transforming medical education, advancing cutting-edge patient care, leading groundbreaking biomedical research, and making a lasting impact through community engagement. Our awards are more than just recognition – they're a celebration of the passion, innovation, and dedication that drive our community forward and help to improve the health of people everywhere.
Nominations for the 2026 Awards Are Open!
Let's recognize the changemakers among us and spotlight their incredible work. Anyone can submit a nomination. There are no fees and no limit to the number of nominations you can submit.
Upcoming January 23, 2026, Submission Deadlines for the following awards:
Not sure who to nominate? Review the selection criteria for each award and check out some of this past year's award winners:
Award for Distinguished Research in the Biomedical Sciences | Eva L. Feldman, MD, PhD
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Award for Excellence in Medical Education | Holly J. Humphrey, MD, MACP
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Herbert W. Nickens Award | Valerie Montgomery Rice, MD, FACOG
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Louis W. Sullivan, MD, Award | Leon McDougle, MD, MPH
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The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation David E. Rogers Award | William Schaffner, MD
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Learn more about all of our 2025 award winners.
The AAMC continually strives to attract a pool of nominees from different backgrounds. Together, we can showcase the vibrant talent in our community. Please join me in recognizing excellence across our academic medicine community and nominate someone today!
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Jennifer Schlener
Chief of Staff
Association of American Medical Colleges
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