The AAMC Award for Excellence in Medical Education honors an individual or a team of two individuals whose contributions have had a demonstrable impact on advancing medical education. As the AAMC’s most prestigious honor, the AAMC Award for Excellence in Medical Education recognizes the highest standards in medical education.
National Awards
The Rogers Award is granted annually to a medical school faculty member who has made major contributions to improving the health and healthcare of American people.
The Pride in the Profession Award honors physicians whose lives encompass the true spirit of being a medical professional: caring for people. By practicing medicine in areas of challenge or crisis, or by devoting their time to volunteerism or public service, these physicians serve as the voice of patients in the United States who otherwise might not be heard.
The Jack B. McConnell, M.D., Award for Excellence in Volunteerism recognizes the work of senior physicians who provide treatment for U.S. patients who lack access to healthcare. After a full career of practice, these physicians remain dedicated to the future of medicine through the spirit of volunteerism.
This award is given to an individual who has made outstanding contributions to promoting justice in medical education and healthcare equity in the U.S.
The Arnold P. Gold Foundation Humanism in Medicine Award recognizes a medical school faculty physician who exemplifies the qualities of a caring and compassionate mentor who teaches and advises medical students.
The Spencer Foreman Award for Outstanding Community Service is presented annually to a member institution or organization with a long-standing, major institutional commitment to addressing community needs. The award recognizes exceptional programs that go well beyond the traditional role of academic medicine and reach communities whose needs are not being met through the traditional health delivery system.
These awards identify and honor practicing physicians who best demonstrate the ideals of compassionate and respectful care for a patient’s physical and emotional well-being.
This award recognizes the significant contributions to medical education made by gifted teachers.
This award recognizes outstanding faculty at Weill Cornell Medicine who demonstrate commitment to advancing the academic careers of women in the areas of clinical care, research or education. Awardees have a track record of providing strong mentorship as well as fostering a nurturing and supportive environment for all faculty.