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 The
American Association for Women Radiologists is accepting nominations
for
the following AAWR Awards.
Marie Sklodowska-Curie Award
The Marie Sklodowska-Curie Award is presented annually to an individual
who has made an outstanding contribution to the field of radiology.
The nominee need not be a member of the AAWR. Complete curriculum vitae
should accompany the nomination, as well as letter(s) of support addressing
the unique role the nominee has undertaken in clinical care, teaching,
and/or research and the accomplishments that set her/him apart. Presentation
of the award will take place at the AAWR Annual Business Meeting
Luncheon the Monday during the RSNA Annual Meeting. Expenses (airfare
and per diem*) to accept the award will be provided to the winner.
Alice Ettinger Distinguished Achievement Award
This lifetime achievement award recognizes long-term contribution to
radiology and to the American Association for Women Radiologists. Complete
curriculum vitae should accompany the nomination, as well as letter(s)
of support addressing the outstanding lifetime contributions of the
candidate to radiology and women in radiology.
Presentation of the award will take place at the AAWR Annual Business
Meeting Luncheon the Monday during the RSNA Annual Meeting. Expenses
(airfare and per diem*) to accept the award will be provided to the winner.
Lucy Frank Squire Distinguished Resident Award in Diagnostic Radiology
and Eleanor Montague Distinguished Resident Award in Radiation Oncology
Nominees must be members of the AAWR as of January 1 There should only
be one nomination per residency program. The completed application package
should include:
| 1) |
a
completed nomination form; |
| 2) |
a
nominating letter from the residency director (to include a
notation of what year the candidate will be in residency at
the time of the award ceremony); |
| 3) |
a
letter of concurrence from the departmental chair; and |
| 4) |
a
copy of the candidate's curriculum vitae. |
Nominees will be evaluated on the basis of outstanding contributions
in clinical care, teaching, research, or public service. Prizes of $500
will be awarded to each winner, and expenses (airfare and per diem*)
to accept the award will also be included.
Please
note that the above documents will only be acceptable electronically
at admin@aawr.org. No Hard copy documents will be accepted via mail
or fax. All nominations for AAWR awards should be submitted as soon
as possible, but no later than June 30. If you would like
to contact the Chair of the AAWR Awards Committee, Dr. Katarzyna Macura,
she can be reached via email at kmacura@jhmi.edu.
American
Association for Women Radiologists
4550 Post Oak Place, Suite 342
Houston, TX 77027
Phone: 713-965-0566
Fax: 713-960-0488
E-mail: admin@aawr.org
*One hotel night, a $50.00 per diem, and reasonable travel expenses
to Chicago to accept the award for a total of up to $1000, will be reimbursed,
if the awardee is not otherwise coming to the RSNA.
The application
forms can be obtained from AAWR office, at the above address, or download
the forms below:
Deadlines
for the AAWR Research & Education Awards
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Professional
Leadership Award for Mid-Career - June 30 |
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Professional
Leadership Award for Early-Career - February 15 |
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 ARRS
Member-in-training Award for Diagnostic Radiology – March
15 |
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Member-in-training
Awards in Diagnostic Radiology and Radiation Oncology -
August 31 |
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Seed
Grants - August 31 |
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