2020 Pennsylvania Medical Society Awards
Recognize physician colleagues for the great work they do for Pennsylvania patients. Nominations for our monthly Everyday Hero Award are being accepted now. The nomination period for our annual Distinguished Service, Top Physicians Under 40, and International Voluntary Service awards run from now through Jan. 13, 2020.
Questions? Contact Stacy Bolden at sbolden@pamedsoc.org.
Top Physicians Under 40
Throughout the commonwealth are talented early career physicians, who already are performing at a high level. Pennsylvania's Top Physicians Under 40 recognizes on a yearly basis the best of the best early career physicians.
The 2020 nomination deadline was Jan. 13, 2020.
See 2019 winners
Criteria
- Must be PAMED member
- Must be younger than 40 on Dec. 31, 2020
- Must be a medical resident, practicing physician (full- or part-time), professor at a Pennsylvania medical school, or an administrative/associate member working in Pennsylvania medicine.
- Candidates must stand out, be high achievers, and work to advance medicine and community, and inspire others
- Previous recipients may not be renominated. Unsuccessful nominations can be renominated in future years assuming they are still age qualified.
Distinguished Service Award
The Distinguished Service Award—given to PAMED members for lifetime achievements in medicine—is PAMED's highest honor. Jonas E. Salk, MD, was named the award's first recipient in 1956, for his role in developing the anti-polio vaccine.
The 2020 nomination deadline was Jan. 13, 2020.
See past awards winners
Physician Award For International Voluntary Service
Created in 1992, this award recognizes physicians who have donated their time and expertise in international settings. This award is presented in even-ending years.
See past awards winners
The 2020 nomination deadline was Jan. 13, 2020.
Criteria
- Activity must be voluntary and not assigned as condition of employment or recruited because of a professional connection or affiliation.
- The nominee donated, without consideration for remuneration, valued professional services.
- The nominee must be a member of PAMED.
PAMED Everyday Hero Award
Do you know a Pennsylvania physician who goes above and beyond in helping patients? The Pennsylvania Medical Society encourages nominations for this monthly, member award.