AAMC Awards

Through its prestigious awards program, the AAMC honors individuals and organizations making significant contributions to improve the health of all. These awards recognize the talent and contributions made by the academic medicine community and allies in other professions to advance innovation in medical education, cutting-edge patient care, groundbreaking research, and outstanding community service.

• Arnold P. Gold Foundation Humanism in Medicine Award
  • The Arnold P. Gold Foundation Award recognizes a medical school faculty physician who exemplifies the qualities of a caring and compassionate mentor in the teaching and advising of medical students.
  • Deadline: April 7, 2017
  • Amount: up to $5,000
  • APPLY HERE
• AOA Robert J Glaser Award
  • The Alpha Omega Alpha Distinguished Teacher Awards recognize the significant contributions to medical education made by gifted teachers.
  • Deadline: April 7, 2017
  • Amount: up to $10,000
  • APPLY HERE

• Herbert W. Nickens Award
  • The Nickens Award is given to an individual who has made outstanding contributions to promoting justice in medical education and the health care of the American people.
  • Deadline: April 7, 2017
  • Amount: up to $10,000
  • APPLY HERE

• Herbert W. Nickens Junior Faculty Fellowship
  • The Nickens fellowship recognizes an outstanding junior faculty member who holds the rank of assistant professor in a LCME-accredited U.S. medical school department.
  • Deadline: April 7, 2017
  • Amount: up to $15,000
  • APPLY HERE

• Herbert W. Nickens Medical Student Scholarship *Medical Students only*
  • The Nickens scholarships recognize outstanding academic achievement of medical students entering the third year in a LCME-accredited U.S. medical school.
  • Deadline: April 7, 2017
  • Amount: up to $5,000
  • APPLY HERE