The Emory University School of Medicine (EUSOM) Innovation for Impact Award has been established by the School of Medicine Recognitions Committee on behalf of the Dean to recognize faculty inventors, innovators, and entrepreneurs whose contributions resulted in a significant impact on human health or have the potential to be paradigm-shifting.
The Emory University School of Medicine (EUSOM) Innovation for Impact Award has been established by the School of Medicine Recognitions Committee on behalf of the Dean to recognize faculty inventors, innovators, and entrepreneurs whose contributions resulted in a significant impact on human health or have the potential to be paradigm-shifting.
One faculty member or team will be honored with the Innovation for Impact Award in 2020.
The award is NOT meant to recognize bedside prowess, teaching, mentoring or scholarship (although the awardee(s) may possess some or all these attributes) or recognize quality improvement that results from augmentation of existing systems or therapies. Rather, the award is to recognize innovation that transforms or has enormous potential to transform clinical, educational, scholarly and/or societal outcomes.
Eligibility
All faculty members with a primary appointment in the EUSOM for a minimum of three years.
Nominations
Faculty must be nominated by another faculty member, staff member, or trainee of EUSOM, Emory University, Emory Healthcare, or an Emory affiliate. The nomination should consist of a concise narrative (1,000 words or less) describing the transformative innovation and its impact(s).
- New, innovative technology/devices
- Groundbreaking scientific discoveries that address bold questions
- Creative approaches to process and/or operational improvement
- Paradigm-shifting approaches for diagnosis, treatment or disease prevention
- Novel programs or projects in care delivery, connectivity, and health promotion
- Pioneering educational programs and processes
Submission
Must be emailed to the SOM Office of Faculty Academic Advancement, Leadership & Inclusion and include the following:
- Nominating letter (1,000 words or less)
- Optional materials: One additional letter of support (500 words or less)
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 Office of Faculty Academic Advancement, Leadership & Inclusion at somfde@emory.edu.
2020 Awardee
- Wilbur Lam, MD, PhD (Pediatrics)
2019 Awardee
- Muralidhar Padala, PhD (Surgery) - Pictured above