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Purpose of Award
Given to an outstanding educator who demonstrates superior clinical teaching.
The award is recommended for faculty who are more than seven (7) years post-residency.
Eligibility
Current ACEP member at time of nomination who:
Nomination Process
Nomination form completed by the nominating EM chair, program director, or chief.
Letter of support from departmental leadership (chair, chief, vice-chair, or educational program director) outlining the nominee’s teaching ability, area of educational excellence, educational role within the department, and rationale for nomination of the award. Other organizational leaders (CEOs, deans, board of directors or similar leaders) may provide this endorsement letter.
Letter of support from a designated group of learners with which the nominee has been most directly involved. This could be emergency medicine residents, medical students, emergency medicine fellows, or other health professional learners (ie, paramedic students). This letter of support could be a petition signed by the learners or a composite statement from different learner groups indicating support of the nomination.
Documentation of teaching awards, educational efforts, ACEP educational programs, major innovative educational programs, and mentorship.
Selection Criteria
Demonstration of teaching experience and commitment to excellence
Award
Award plaque
Recognition at ACEP’s annual awards gala (during years it is held)
Recognition in ACEP publications
Nomination Deadline
April 15
Notification Date
July 15
Date of Inception
1999
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For questions, please contact academicaffairsawards@acep.org