Nomination Process
One award will be given annually.
Deadline
Nominations will be accepted through July 10, 2025.
Eligibility
All current faculty members with a primary appointment in the SOM and a minimum of twenty-five years of service to SOM. Those who have received this award in the past are not eligible. View previous award winners online.
Nominations
Faculty must be nominated by a faculty member, staff member, or trainee of Emory University. The nomination should consist of a concise narrative (1000 words or less) describing the nominee’s outstanding and distinguished service to and leadership in the SOM during their tenure at Emory. Service and leadership are expected to go above and beyond what is required for one’s role.
Submission
Use the online Award Nomination Form and include the following:
- Nominating letter (1000 words or less)
- Nominee’s current Curriculum Vitae
Decision
Will be made by the School of Medicine Recognitions Committee and approved by the Dean.
Award
The recipient of the School of Medicine Lifetime Service and Leadership Award will be announced and honored during the annual Celebration of Faculty Eminence.
Questions should be directed to SOM Office of Faculty Academic Affairs and Professional Development at somfde@emory.edu.
Previous Awardees
2024
- Wright Caughman (dermatology)
- Monica Farley (medicine)
2022
- Christian Larsen (surgery)
2021
- Nancy Newman, MD (ophthalmology)
2020
- Nadine Kaslow, PhD (psychiatry)
2019
- Arthur H. Yancey, II, MD, MPH (emergency medicine)
2018
- David S. Stephens, MD (medicine)