Radiological Society of North America Outstanding Educator Award
The Radiological Society of North America is pleased to announce the Outstanding Educator Award in the Radiologic Sciences
In furtherance of its mission to foster research in radiology, the RSNA has established an annual award to recognize distinguished careers in radiologic research.
The purpose of the annual RSNA Outstanding Educator Award is to recognize and honor one senior individual who has made original and significant contributions to the radiologic sciences throughout a career of teaching and education. The award is presented during the Opening Session of the RSNA Annual Meeting. Recipients receive an award plaque, coach round-trip airfare, complimentary hotel accommodations and a $100 per diem for the RSNA Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting.
Eligibility: To be considered for the award, the nominee must meet the following requirements:
* Membership in RSNA at the time of nomination.
* Have not received an RSNA Gold Medal.
Criteria: The Board of Directors will select a recipient who has demonstrated a long-term commitment (15 years or more) to radiologic education as evidenced by:
* Publication of original education-focused articles in scholarly, peer-reviewed journals, textbooks or chapters of textbooks;
* Outstanding service as a mentor for a new generation of physicians and scientists in the radiologic sciences;
* Positive influence on the careers of students, residents, visiting professors and/or other individuals in the radiologic sciences. (Nominators should include specific descriptions of what those individuals are doing today as active members in the field of academic radiology);
* Development of effective methods and materials for the training, teaching and dissemination of information in the radiologic sciences / Development of Continuing Medical Education (CME) programs;
* Specific past and present projects related to education in the radiologic sciences in which the nominee has played a major role;
* Educational leadership positions at a national or international level (e.g. committee chair, society officer);
* Educational administrative service at the departmental and/or institutional level (e.g. program director, vice chair of education, assistant dean of education);
* Training in education through courses, workshops, faculty development programs, educational fellowship programs or formal “degree” programs; or
* Innovation in teaching methodologies and practices.
In rare instances, the Board of Directors may consider a mid-career individual who has made an extraordinary contribution to education in radiology.
Nomination Process
* A letter of nomination should be addressed to George S. Bisset, III, MD, Chairman of the RSNA Board of Directors, and sent to Barbara Jarr, Director of Board Affairs, at bjarr@rsna.org.
* The letter must be explicit, address relevant criteria, and be accompanied by the nominee’s complete curriculum vitae.
* Nomination letters must be received by May 1.
* Nominees will be considered for three consecutive years.
Questions?
If you have any questions about the nomination process, please contact Barbara Jarr, Director, Board Affairs, at 630-368-7881, bjarr@rsna.org
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