Awards Grants & Recognition - Awards - Elizabeth Blackwell
The Elizabeth Blackwell Medal, created as a lasting tribute to the first woman awarded an M.D. degree from an American medical school, is granted to a woman physician who has made the most outstanding contributions to the cause of women in the field of medicine.
Criteria:
-Woman physician either working or having worked in the U.S.
-Influenced the ever-expanding role of women in medicine
-Demonstrated commitment, originality, innovation, or creativity in her field of medicine
-Made pathways for other women in medicine
-Made exceptional contribution to the image of women in medicine
-Overcame adversity in medicine-
Achieved recognition as a leader in women's health in the area of public policy, health care delivery, research, medical education, patient care, application of basic sciences to health care.
Previous Recipients:
View the list of previous recipients of the Elizabeth Blackwell Award here.
To Submit a Nominee
See the Awards Application to submit your nominee. A statement of interest along with the candidates CV and the Awards Application are and required to complete your nomination. The deadline to be considered for the 2011 Awards is December 15, 2010.
Awardees must be present at the Awards Presentation Ceremony at AMWA's Annual Meeting in order to be eligible to receive an award.
