Deadline: Feburary 1, 2010
SAEM seeks nominations for the Excellence in Research Award. This prestigious award is presented to a member of SAEM who has made outstanding contributions to emergency medicine through the creation and sharing of new knowledge. The Awards Committee wishes to consider as many exceptional candidates as possible.
The Excellence in Research Award is presented during the SAEM Annual Meeting. Candidates can be nominated by any SAEM member and are evaluated by the Awards Committee on their accomplishments in knowledge creation, including:
1. Research Accomplishments
a. Impact of discovery
b. Original research in peer-reviewed journals.
c. Research support generated through grants and contracts (federal, foundation and industry).
d. Other publications (e.g., review articles, book chapters, editorials)
e. Peer-reviewed research presentations (lecture, abstract, panel)
f. Training of investigators
2. Recognition
a. Peer review journal positions
b. Grant review panel membership.
c. Local, regional and national organizational service relating to research.
d. National and international speaking invitations.
e Recognition or awards by students, residents, or peers
3. Honors and awards.
When possible, specific details and measurements (if possible) about the impact, role, advancement or growth in any of these areas will aid the Committee.
The nomination must include 1) a current CV of the candidate and 2) a brief (1-2 paragraph) bio summary 3) a cover letter by the nominator addressing above areas and the impact on emergency medicine, delivery of care or understanding of illness/therapy, maximum of two (2) pages. While not mandatory, a maximum of two (2) additional support letters may be forwarded, each with a two (2) page limit.
All nominations and support letters must be submitted electronically to miniguez@saem.org - If electronic signature is not available please submit nomination (cover letter) electronically and provide one hard copy to the SAEM Headquarters. (2340 S. River Road, Suite 200, Des Plaines, IL 60018)
Completed nominations must be received by February 1, 2010.