Nomination Process
One award will be given in each of the following categories:
- Junior Faculty Member (Instructor or Assistant Professor as of September 1, 2023)
- Senior Faculty Member (Associate Professor or Professor as of September 1, 2023)
Deadline
Nominations will be accepted through July 10, 2023.
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 they are 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 are not limited to:
- Providing important administrative service to the Emory community despite heavy clinical, research or teaching demands
- Engaging in service to the community via public education programs or campaigns, volunteerism, or non-profit organizations
- Demonstrating exemplary service to colleagues, patients, learners, the public, and/or underserved populations
- 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 use the online Award Nomination Form 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 Eminence.
Questions should be directed to SOM Office of Faculty Academic Affairs and Professional Development at somfde@emory.edu.
2022 Winners Spotlight
Awardees
2022
- Warren Perry, MD (Emergency Medicine)
- Sarah Johnson, MD (Medicine)
- Philip Shayne, MD (Emergency Medicine)
- Gregory Lesinski, PhD, MPH (Hematology and Medical Oncology)
2021
- Sara Auld, MD, MSc (Medicine)
- Nicole Franks, MD (Emergency Medicine)
- Alexis Pavlov, PhD (Pediatrics)
2020
- Michael Clery, MD (Emergency Medicine)
- Tracey Henry, MD (Medicine)
- Terri McFadden, MD (Pediatrics)
2019
- Meredith Lora, MD (Medicine)
- Adedapo Odetyinbo, MD (Medicine)
- Tammie Quest, MD (Emergency Medicine) - Pictured above
2018
- Joanna Bonsall, MD, PhD (Medicine)
- Elizabeth Duggan, MD (Anesthesiology)
2017
- Mikhail Akbashev, MD (Medicine)
- Wendy Armstrong, MD(Medicine)
- Scott Boden, MD (Orthopaedics)
- Paula Frew, PhD, MA, MPH (Medicine)