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 may include:
-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.
Required Documentation
-Submit a personal statement as to why you believe the nominee is worthy of the award.
-Include the nominee's current CV.
-Other supporting papers may be attached with the nomination.
To Submit a Nominee
Email your nomination and supporting documentation to associatedirector@amwa-doc.org. The deadline has passed for 2010 but you are welcome to submit nominations for 2011.
Awardees must be present at the Awards Presentation Ceremony at AMWA's Annual Meeting in order to be eligible to receive an award.
