Overview
Recognizing extraordinary physicians.
Through the Excellence in Medicine Awards, the AMA Foundation recognizes physicians who exemplify the highest values of volunteerism, community engagement, leadership and dedication to the care of underserved populations. Recipients are honored at an awards ceremony during the AMA Annual Meeting in Chicago and have the opportunity to choose a health-focused non-profit organization for a grant honorarium.
Tina Shah, MD
Tina Shah, MD, MPH. is the CEO of TNT Health Enterprises LLC, a company that uses evidence-based strategies in wellbeing to optimize health system operations. She has held numerous national leadership roles to advance provider and patient wellbeing, including as past Chair of the AMA Resident and Fellow Section, where she oversaw the largest study to date on resident wellbeing and suicide. Dr. Shah shared that she was, “Honored to have been nominated and selected by my peers for this award, who I continue to serve and advocate for with my work. My fellow honorees are truly exemplary, having shown a selfless desire to touch the lives of those most in need within their communities and a long-term commitment to increasing access to quality health care for underserved populations.”
Nomination Information
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Nominations will be accepted via the application portal from February 4, 2019 – March 29, 2019 at 11:59pm CST. All supplemental materials and recommendations must be uploaded into the system by the deadline.
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No applications or supplemental materials will be accepted via email, fax or mail.
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The selected award recipients will be invited to attend the Excellence in Medicine Awards celebration and the opening session of the AMA House of Delegates Annual Meeting which will take place on June 7-8, 2019 in Chicago, IL
AVAILABLE AWARDS
Dr. Debasish Mridha Spirit of Medicine Award
- Recognizes the work of U.S. physicians who demonstrate altruism, compassion, integrity, leadership, and personal sacrifice while providing quality health care to destitute, distressed, or marginalized population in impoverished communities.
- Made possible by Debasish Mridha, MD
Dr. Nathan Davis International Award in Medicine
- Honors physicians for outstanding international service in the areas of medical practice, medical education or medical research.
Dr. Edmond and Rima Cabbabe Dedication to the Profession Award
- Honors physicians who demonstrate active and productive improvement to the profession of medicine through teaching, research, scientific publishing, leadership, uncompensated services and philanthropy.
- Made possible by Edmond Cabbabe, MD and Rima Cabbabe
Jack B. McConnell, MD, Award for Excellence in Volunteerism
- Honors senior physicians (over 55 years old) who are committed to providing medical care to those without access to health care in the United States.
Pride in the Profession Award
- Honors physicians who aid underserved populations in the United States.