Alumni Awards
Charles A. Preuss Distinguished Alumnus/a Award
Named in honor of Charles A. Preuss, M.D. '29, this award was established in 1983, and honors any School of Medicine alumnus/a who, in professional achievement and service to their communities, reflect the highest ideals of the School of Medicine. Nominations may be submitted by any School of Medicine alumnus/a and are reviewed and judged by the Alumni Association Executive Council. Nominations remain active for three years.
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Richard T. Jones Distinguished Alumni Scientist Award
Established in 2001, this award honors an alumnus/a from the School of Medicine's Masters or Doctorate of Philosophy Degree programs who displays continued research excellence, service to the scientific community and contributions to basic science education. Basic Science alumni and faculty members are encouraged to submit nominations, which are reviewed and selected by the Awards Committee and endorsed by the Alumni Association Executive Council.
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Esther Pohl Lovejoy, M.D. Leadership Award
Established in 2008, this award honors Esther Pohl Lovejoy, M.D., an 1894 graduate of the School of Medicine who helped establish several international medical organizations. The award honors a School of Medicine graduate who demonstrates exceptional leadership and service to the medical profession on a national or international level.
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Volunteer Faculty Recognition Award
This award recognizes School of Medicine graduates who serve as volunteer (clinical) faculty at the School of Medicine. Each School of Medicine department and/or division may submit one nomination er year. Nominations are approved by the Awards Committee and endorsed by the Alumni Association Executive Council.
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Resident Paper Competition
The Resident Paper Competition recognizes and fosters medical research and clinical presentations among the School of Medicine's residents, through a competitive review and presentation of research by submitting residents, to the Alumni Association Executive Council. A $500 prize is awarded to the individual whose paper is selected for presentation at the Sommer Memorial Lectures. Residents are required to meet the following criteria when submitting their paper(s): 1) the resident must be the primary author of the paper; 2) the paper can be published or not published; 3) paper must be original research, not a review.
Post-Doc Paper of the Year Award
In recognition of the importance and quality of laboratory reserach conducted within the School of Medicine by its fellows, the School of Medicine Alumni Association invites all post-doctoral fellows (or a nominating individual) within the SOM to submit one manuscript for consideration of this award. Manuscripts must be "in press" or published prior to the end of March. A multidisciplinary panel within the School of Medicine will conduct an evaluation of the papers. A $500 prize will be awarded to the winner.
Dean's Award
This award is given by the Dean of the School of Medicine in recognition of an individual who has shown commitment to the School of Medicine through their volunteerism, teaching, and/or philanthropic support.
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