SAEM presents awards in recognition of excellence in our field, for contributions improving the health of society, and for academic achievements. The awards committee is committed to an inclusive process of granting awards, reflecting the full
spectrum of diversity of our membership. We encourage you to nominate a diverse pool of candidates for all SAEM awards.
Selection Process
Nominees that are submitted will be reviewed by the Awards Committee and selected based on guidelines shown for each award. Pay special attention to these guidelines and to each submission's due date.
Although it is not recommended to nominate oneself, self-nominations will be accepted. SAEM Board of Directors are not eligible to receive an award while they are serving. Past recipients of a particular award are not eligible to receive the same award again.
Faculty Awards
Nominations Open October 1, 2023
Nominations Close December 9, 2023*
SAEM Awards
- John Marx Leadership Award
- Excellence in Research Award
- Hal Jayne Excellence in Education Award
- Marcus L. Martin Leadership in Diversity and Inclusion Award
- Advancement of Women in Academic Emergency Medicine Award
- Mentor Award
- Mid-Career Investigator Award
- Public Health Leadership Award
- FOAMed Excellence in Education Award
- Arnold P. Gold Foundation Humanism in Medicine Award
- Early Investigator Award (Formerly the Young Investigator Award)
- Early Educator Award
- Outstanding Department Award for Excellence and Innovation in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Fellows, Residents, and Medical Students Awards
Nominations Open October 1, 2023
Nominations Close December 9, 2023
Although it is not recommended to nominate oneself, self-nominations will be accepted. SAEM Board of Directors are not eligible to receive an award while they are serving. Past recipients of a particular award are not eligible to receive the same award again.
- Fellow Award - Critical Care, EMS, Pediatrics, Toxicology
- RAMS Leadership in Emergency Medicine Award
- RAMS Excellence in Research Award
- RAMS Excellence in Education Award
- RAMS DEI Resident Education/Innovation Award
- RAMS DEI Medical Student Education Award
Annual Meeting Presentation Awards
No nomination required. Presenters should check the box for "Would you like your abstract to be considered for an award?" on their abstract submission to SAEM's annual meeting in ordered to be considered.
SAEM recognizes excellent performance and participation at the SAEM Annual Meeting. Award winners are personally recognized at the meeting the following year. Award categories are:
- Best Basic Science Award
- Best Faculty Award
- Best Fellow Award
- Best Medical Student Award
- Best Resident Award
- Best Young Investigator Presentation
Academy Awards
Nominations Open January 2, 2024
Nominations Close February 10, 2024
- AAAEM Awards (AAAEM's nominations open November 21, 2022 and close December 21, 2022)
- ADIEM Awards
- AEUS Awards
- AGEM Awards
- AWAEM Awards & Grants
- CDEM Awards
- GEMA Awards
- Simulation Awards
Medical Student Excellence in Emergency Medicine Award
Nominations Open December 1, 2022
Nominations Close November 30, 2023
SAEM is pleased to sponsor the Medical Student Excellence in Emergency Medicine Award. This award is made available to each medical school to select a senior medical student who has demonstrated excellence in the specialty of emergency medicine. Learn more and nominate now.