ACOFP Osteopathic Family Medicine Educator of the Year Award

Application Checklist | Award Criteria | Timeline | Application

 

The ACOFP Osteopathic Family Medicine Educator of the Year Award honors an individual who exemplifies the osteopathic family medicine profession’s highest standards of excellence in teaching and has made significant, commendable and long-standing contributions to the academic advancement of osteopathic students, residents and the profession.

Application Checklist

For your application to be considered by the ACOFP Awards Committee, the following items must be submitted by September 15, 2022:

• Completed application
• Current curriculum vitae
• At least one letter of recommendation from the nominator or academic institution
• Headshot suitable for publication  

Award Criteria

• Be an active ACOFP member in good standing.
• Be an active ACOFP Fellow.
• Be currently active in osteopathic education.
• Demonstrate commitment to the osteopathic philosophy and profession.
• Exemplify and encourage osteopathic principles when teaching. 
• Have an extraordinary impact on students, peers, an academic institution, the osteopathic profession and/or the community.
• Demonstrate compassion and leadership in his or her role as an educator.

Timeline

• September 15, 2022: application deadline
• March 29 – April 2, 2023: awards presentation

Nominations are solicited from the general membership, as well as from ACOFP state and affiliate societies, with the final selection made by the ACOFP Awards Committee and the ACOFP Board of Governors. The award will be presented during the ACOFP 60th Annual Convention & Scientific Seminars, taking place March 29 – April 2, 2023, in Orlando, Florida.

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