Nomination Process
One faculty member or team will be honored with the Innovation for Impact Award in 2023.
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 the augmentation of existing systems or therapies.
Deadline
Nominations will be accepted through July 10, 2023.
Eligibility
All faculty members with a primary appointment in the EUSOM 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 EUSOM, 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). Examples can include (but are not limited to):
- New, innovative technology/devices
- Groundbreaking scientific discoveries that address bold questions
- Creative approaches to process and/or operational improvement
- Paradigm-shifting approaches for the 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.
2022 Winner Spotlight
Awardees
2022
- George Painter, PhD (Pharmacology and Chemical Biology)
2021
- Christine Dunham, PhD (Biochemistry)
2020
- Wilbur Lam, MD, PhD (Pediatrics)
2019
- Muralidhar Padala, PhD (Surgery) - Pictured above