Objective:
To recognize a Uniformed Service Family Physician who exemplifies the tradition of the family physician and the contributions made by family physicians to the continuing health of the people in the Uniformed Services.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Provides his/her community with compassionate, comprehensive, and caring medical service on a continuing basis.
- Directly and effectively involved in community affairs and activities that enhance the quality of life of his/her home area.
- Provides a credible role model as a healer and human being to his/her community and as a professional in the science and art of medicine to colleagues, other health professionals, and especially, to young physicians in training and to medical students.
- Must be in good standing in his/her medical community.
- Must be a member of the USAFP.
The nomination materials must include:
- Completion of the Nomination Form below.
- A nomination letter explaining why this person should be selected written by the nominator. Please e-mail to Matt Schulte at the USAFP Headquarters Office (mschulte@vafp.org).
- CV of the nominated person. Please e-mail to Matt Schulte at the USAFP Headquarters Office (mschulte@vafp.org).
- Other supporting documents - limit of 3 additional letters of recommendation. Please e-mail to Matt Schulte at the USAFP Headquarters Office (mschulte@vafp.org).
Items to be considered in the selection process in addition to meeting the basic eligibility criteria include contributions to the community both military and civilian, participation in chapter and other organized medical activities, teaching, scholarly activities, etc.
Complete the nomination form below and click SUBMIT. Nomination forms must be received no later than January 15, 2009.
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