This award is for Department of Medicine (DOM) faculty who have made outstanding contributions as a medical educator as recognized by their peers.
Deadline
The deadline for all faculty awards nominations is June 26, 2026.
Eligibility
All regular, full- or part-time Instructors, Assistant Professors, Associate Professors, and Professors with a primary appointment in the DOM at Emory University are eligible unless they have received this award within the previous 3 years.
Nominations
In contrast to resident or fellow teaching awards, nominations are made by other faculty educators within the DOM. Candidates must be nominated by another faculty member, Division Director, or Service Chief. A concise, one-page narrative describing the nominee’s outstanding contributions to medical education and how they have impacted the DOM should be included, along with a proven record of excellence in direct teaching. Nomination for this award does not preclude nomination for other DOM awards in the same year.
Nominees should have qualities or accomplishments that may include, but are not limited to:
- A proven record of excellence in direct teaching with consistently high teaching ratings and/or legacy of impactful mentorship
- Creation of novel medical education programs, which use unique teaching methods, curricula, or assessment tools
- A proven record of excellence in direct teaching with consistently high teaching ratings
- Instrumental roles in medical education courses within the Department or the medical community
- Excellence in medical education research
- Service in national or regional professional organizations for medical educators
Submission
- One-page nomination letter including name and contact information of faculty member being nominated.
- Font Size: 11 pt font minimum
- Spacing: Single-spaced
- Margins: 1-inch margins on all sides
- Character Count: Approximately 3,500 characters (including spaces)
- Optional: If applicable, please provide 1-2 published or presented documents that have resulted from the nominee’s work that support the nomination
To submit a nomination, please use the online nomination form (opens in a new window).
Questions should be directed to DOM Office of Faculty Development