Namey/Burnett Preventive Medicine Writing Award Competition
The ACOFP Public Health & Wellness Committee is pleased to announce the sixth annual Namey/Burnett Preventive Medicine Writing Award competition to honor the best preventive medicine papers submitted by osteopathic family practice residents, interns and osteopathic medical students. Applicants also must be a member of the ACOFP. The competition has designated three prizes* to award: First Prize: The First Prize winner will receive:
$500 for the best overall scientific paper on preventive medicine
ACOFP plaque of recognition
Round trip airfare to the ACOFP Annual Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada, March 18-21, 2010.
Three nights lodging at the Convention Headquarters Hotel
The winner also will present their paper as part of the Public Health & Wellness Committee Lecture Second Prize: The Second Prize winner will receive:
$250 award
The winner also may have their paper read at the ACOFP Annual Convention. Third Prize: The Third Prize winner will receive:
The winner may also have their paper read at the ACOFP Annual Convention. All winning papers will be available on the ACOFP website. Award Criteria: All papers must be submitted using the ACOFP guidelines. Papers will be judged on:
Originality
Pertinence to family physicians and patients
Adaptability as patient hand-outs
Writing skill
Submission Process: The completed application form and paper must be received at ACOFP Headquarters by December 1, 2009 to be eligible for the competition. Email application and paper to ACOFP or mail to: ACOFP Attn: Namey/Burnett Preventive Medicine Writing Award Competition 330 E. Algonquin Road Suite 1 Arlington Heights, IL 60005
Winners will be notified by February 1, 2010. *Please note prizes are awarded on merit, and not all prizes may necessarily be awarded as part of the competition. These awards have been made possible through the sponsorship of the Namey/Burnett Foundation.
For more information, contact ACOFP at 800.323.0794.