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Distinguished Service Award

The award was established by the School of Medicine Recognitions Committee on behalf of the Dean to recognize faculty members who have demonstrated outstanding service and citizenship to the Emory community and/or Atlanta and surrounding region.

Nomination Process

One award will be given in each of the following categories: 

  • Junior Faculty Member (Instructor or Assistant Professor as of September 1, 2022)
  • Senior Faculty Member (Associate Professor or Professor as of September 1, 2022)

Deadline

Nominations will be accepted through July 8, 2022.

Eligibility

All faculty with a primary appointment in the Emory University School of Medicine. The faculty member’s rank at the time of nomination will determine the category in which they are eligible. Those who have received this award in the past three years are not eligible.

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 outstanding service or citizenship contributions. Up to two additional letters of support (500 words or less) from internal or external individuals or organizations may also be submitted. Nominations should emphasize specific aspects of service or citizenship. Outstanding examples of service and citizenship can include, but is not limited to:

  • Providing important administrative service to the Emory community despite heavy clinical or research demands
  • Engaging in service to the community via public education programs or campaigns, volunteerism, or non-profit organizations
  • Demonstrating exemplary service to underserved populations, colleagues, learners, and/or the public
  • Developing new or innovative programs as recognized by the University or School of Medicine
  • Participating in and leading University, School of Medicine, or hospital/clinic-wide committees

Submission

Must 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 Distinguished Service Award will be announced and honored during the Celebration of Faculty Eminence.

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

 

Distinguished Service Award PDF

2021 Awardees

  • Sara Auld, MD, MSc (Medicine)
  • Nicole Franks, MD (Emergency Medicine)
  • Alexis Pavlov, PhD (Pediatrics)

2020 Awardees

  • Michael Clery, MD (Emergency Medicine)
  • Tracey Henry, MD (Medicine)
  • Terri McFadden, MD (Pediatrics)

2019 Awardees

  • Meredith Lora, MD (Medicine)
  • Adedapo Odetyinbo, MD (Medicine)
  • Tammie Quest, MD (Emergency Medicine) - Pictured above

2018 Awardees

  • Joanna Bonsall, MD, PhD (Medicine)
  • Elizabeth Duggan, MD (Anesthesiology)

2017 Awardees

  • Mikhail Akbashev, MD (Medicine)
  • Wendy Armstrong, MD(Medicine)
  • Scott Boden, MD (Orthopaedics)
  • Paula Frew, PhD, MA, MPH (Medicine)
Awards and Distinctions
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  • Dean's Teaching Award
  • Evangeline T. Papageorge Distinguished Teaching Award
  • Dean's Distinguished Faculty Lecture and Award
  • MilliPub Club
  • Emory 1% Award
  • Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine Graduates
  • Distinguished Service Award
  • Excellence in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Award
  • Mentoring Award
  • Lifetime Service and Leadership Award
  • Innovation for Impact Award
  • American Association for the Advancement of Science
  • National Academy of Sciences
  • National Academy of Medicine
  • Emory at Grady Awards
  • Dean’s Eminent Investigators
  • Faculty Recognitions Week
    • 2021 Senior Promotions
    • 2021 Clinical Distinctions
    • 2021 Regional, National, and International Awards
    • Excellence in Patient Care
    • Site Based Awards
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