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Innovation for Impact Award

The award was established by the School of Medicine Recognitions Committee on behalf of the Dean to recognize faculty inventors, innovators, and entrepreneurs whose contributions resulted in a significant impact on human health or have the potential to be paradigm-shifting.

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Nomination Process

One faculty member or team will be honored with the Innovation for Impact Award in 2022.

The award is meant to recognize innovation that transforms or has enormous potential to transform clinical, educational, scholarly and/or societal outcomes, regardless of whether the innovation is in their specialty. The award is NOT meant to recognize bedside prowess, teaching, mentoring, scholarship, or quality improvement that results from augmentation of existing systems or therapies.

Deadline

Nominations will be accepted through July 8, 2022.

Eligibility

All faculty members with a primary appointment in the SOM for a minimum of three years. Those who have received this award in the past 3 years are not eligible.

Nominations

Faculty must be nominated by another faculty member, staff member, or trainee of SOM, Emory University, Emory Healthcare, or an Emory affiliate. The nomination should consist of a concise narrative (1,000 words or less) describing the transformative innovation and its impact(s).

  • New, innovative technology/devices
  • Groundbreaking scientific discoveries that address bold questions
  • Creative approaches to process and/or operational improvement
  • Paradigm-shifting approaches for diagnosis, treatment, or disease prevention
  • Novel programs or projects in care delivery, connectivity, and health promotion
  • Pioneering educational programs and processes

Submission

Must use the online Award Nomination Form and include the following:

  • Nominating letter (1,000 words or less)
  • Optional materials: One additional letter of support (500 words or less)

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.

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