The Emory University School of Medicine (EUSOM) Distinguished Service Award has been established by the School of Medicine Recognitions Committee on behalf of the Dean to recognize faculty members who have demonstrated outstanding service and citizenship to the Emory community and/or Atlanta and surrounding region.
One award will be given in each of the following categories:
- Junior Faculty Member (Instructor or Assistant Professor)
- Senior Faculty Member (Associate Professor or Professor)
Deadline
Nominations will be accepted through July 12, 2019.
Eligibility
All faculty with a primary appointment in the Emory University School of Medicine. The faculty member’s rank at the time of nomination will determine the category in which he/she is eligible. Those who have received this award in the past three years are not eligible.
Nominations
Faculty must be nominated by a faculty or a staff member of Emory University, Emory Healthcare, or an Emory affiliate. The nomination should consist of a concise narrative (500 words or less) describing the outstanding service or citizenship contributions. Up to two additional letters of support (500 words or less) from internal or external individuals or organizations may also be submitted. Nominations should emphasize specific aspects of service or citizenship. Outstanding examples of service and citizenship can include, but is not limited to:
- Providing important administrative service to the Emory community despite heavy clinical or research demands
- Engaging in service to the community via public education programs or campaigns, volunteerism, or non-profit organizations
- Demonstrating exemplary service to underserved populations, colleagues or the general public
- Developing new or innovative programs as recognized by the University or School of Medicine
- Participating in and leading University, School of Medicine, or hospital/clinic-wide committees
Submission
Must be emailed to the SOM Office of Faculty Development and include the following:
- Nominating letter (500 words or less)
- Optional materials: Up to two letters of support (500 words or less) from internal or external individuals or organizations
Decision
Will be made by the School of Medicine Recognitions Committee and approved by the Dean.
Award
Recipients of the Emory School of Medicine Distinguished Service Award will be announced and honored during the Celebration of Faculty Excellence.
Questions should be directed to SOM Faculty Development at somfde@emory.edu.
2019 Awardees
- Meredith Lora, MD (Medicine)
- Adedapo Odetyinbo, MD (Medicine)
- Tammie Quest, MD (Emergency Medicine)
2018 Awardees
- Joanna Bonsall, MD, PhD (Medicine)
- Elizabeth Duggan, MD (Anesthesiology)
2017 Awardees
- Mikhail Akbashev, MD(Medicine)
- Wendy Armstrong, MD(Medicine)
- Scott Boden, MD(Orthopaedics)
- Paula Frew, PhD, MA, MPH(Medicine)