2011 Family Medicine Educator of the Year Award
Russell G. Maier, MD

Now Requesting Nominations for 2012 Download 2012 Nomination Form

The Family Medicine Educator of the Year Award was developed by the WAFP Foundation Board of Directors to recognize Academy members for excellence in teaching, development of innovative teaching models, or implementation of outstanding educational programs. One award is presented each year to a full-time, part-time, or volunteer faculty.

Award: The WAFP Family Medicine Educator of the Year will be awarded a plaque and a cash prize of $500.

Nominations: Nominations are sought annually from the following people in time to be considered by the WAFP Foundation Board of Directors to be presented at WAFP’s Annual Meeting:

1. All Family Medicine Residency Directors in Washington
2. Chair of the WAFP Education Committee
3. UWSOM and PNWU Family Medicine Departmental Chairs
4. Washington Family Medicine Residency Network Director
5. UWSOM and PNWUPre-Doctoral Section Head (coordinates clerkships)
6. Other interested WAFP Members

Selection: Selection of the award winner from the list of nominees will be made by the WAFP Foundation Board of Directors.

Presentation: The award will be presented at the WAFP Annual Banquet and Foundation Auction in May.

Selection Criteria:The nominees for the Family Medicine Educator of the Year will be evaluated based upon the following criteria:

1. Recognized for exemplary teaching skills and outstanding progression of abilities over several years by medical students, residents, or peers, or
2. Developed and implementation of innovative curriculum, teaching model(s) or program(s) in a variety of educational spheres,
3. Must be a current member of the AAFP/WAFP

All nominations must include the following information to be eligible for consideration:

1. Completed nomination form
2. A typed copy of a current Curriculum Vitae
3. A minimum of three and a maximum of five letters of recommendation. At least two of the letters of recommendation must be submitted from individuals who are current or form students/residents who have been taught by the nominee.

Nominations must be received by January 31, 2012

PREVIOUS HONOREES
2011 - Russell G. Maier, MD, Yakima
2010 - Samuel W. Cullison, MD, Seattle
2009 - Jane H. Huntington, MD, Seattle
2008 - Roger A. Rosenblatt, MD, Seattle