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Innovations in Clinical Care Award

The Innovations in Clinical Care Award has been established by the School of Medicine Recognitions Committee on behalf of the Dean to recognize SOM faculty who demonstrate a visionary approach to problem-solving, performance improvement and clinical program development and implementation within the clinical care setting.

Faculty member accepts glass award on stage with dean

Nomination Process

One or more awards will be given in each of the following categories:

  • Assistant Professor
  • Associate Professor

Deadline

Nominations will be accepted through July 10, 2025.

Eligibility

All faculty with a primary appointment in the SOM. The faculty member’s rank at the time of nomination will determine the category in which they are eligible. View previous award winners online.

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 individual’s visionary approach to problem solving, performance improvement, and clinical program development and implementation within the clinical care setting. Some examples can include but are not limited to:

  • Demonstrates a visionary approach to clinical problem solving and performance improvement
  • Develops innovative solutions to delivering patient care resulting in improved access, quality, continuity of care and/or patient outcomes
  • Builds effective collaborative relationships across different groups to define and resolve clinical problems
  • Creates or is involved in creating programs/initiatives that demonstrate positive change for patients and/or staff
  • Disseminates new techniques or programs/initiatives that transform patient care more broadly and/or that can be adapted for diverse patient populations

Submission

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’s Innovations in Clinical Care Award will be announced and honored during the annual Celebration of Faculty Eminence.

Questions should be directed to the Office of Faculty Academic Affairs and Professional Development at somfde@emory.edu.

Previous Awardees

2024