In 2019, the School of Medicine established the following awards to recognize the faculty's achievements in the areas of clinical care, professionalism, research, mentorship, and humanitarianism. Proposed by the SOM Wellness Committee, and approved by the Dean and the Executive Faculty, these awards demonstrate the School’s sincere appreciation of the faculty and their contributions to advancing the School's mission. The awards and the recognition they bestow will serve to build a stronger academic environment, promote a positive culture within the School, and identify the behaviors and achievements we value as a community. Recipients will receive a plaque and an honorarium and will be recognized at a new annual Faculty Awards Day.
Overall Requirements:
- Nominations must show relevance to the SOM’s mission, vision, or core values.
- All awards may be conferred only once to an individual.
- Contributions in the award area may not have been recognized previously through an institution-level award by the SOM or University.
- More than one faculty can be nominated from the same section or department if they fulfill the nomination criteria for the award.
- All full-time and part-time faculty (instructors, assistant professors, associate professors and professors) with a primary appointment in the Tulane School of Medicine are eligible.
- Verification from the department chair that nominee meets criteria for professional standards and integrity.
- Nominees must demonstrate professionalism, ethical behavior, and integrity in all endeavors for consideration, as verified by the SOM’s Professionalism Program.
- Any School of Medicine faculty member can make nominations; self-nominations are allowed, except as noted below.
- If meritorious candidates are not available, an award will not be presented for that year.
- An individual considered for nomination who is a member of a selection committee must recuse themselves from the discussion/nomination process.
General Process:
To nominate a faculty member for an award, download and complete the Nomination Form and email it to SOMAwards@tulane.edu. Dates and deadlines for submitting the nomination form and associated supporting documentation are below.
- Supporting Documentation:
- Unless otherwise specified in the specific award criteria, 1 reference letter per nominee is required; up to 3 will be accepted for review
- These letters need to include how the nominee meets the award criteria
- Nominee’s CV
- Nominee's bio sketch or executive summary (executive summary required for those at the Associate Professor rank or higher - maximum two-pages)
- Unless otherwise specified in the specific award criteria, 1 reference letter per nominee is required; up to 3 will be accepted for review
Timeline:
Nomination Form Deadline: January 27, 2025
Supporting Documents Deadline: February 24, 2025
Recipient(s) notified: April 2025
Awards Ceremony: May 2025
