Objective:
To recognize a Uniformed Service Family Physician that has exhibited outstanding achievement in the provision, promotion or research in operational medical care.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Demonstrated substantial contributions, dedication, initiative, leadership and/or resourcefulness in providing patient care in any operational environment.
- Outstanding service, devotion, dedication or compassion while performing his or her duties in any operational environment.
- Concepts, procedures or methods developed by the nominee which resulted in significant reduction in morbidity or mortality, workload required for mission accomplishment, financial expenditures or material utilization.
- Involvement in continuing education as a researcher, participant, organizer or sponsor which directly and materially improves operational medicine.
- Humanitarian or military community involvement that substantially improves the health and readiness of the service member, their families or the supported population.
- Any other substantial contribution directly related to operational medicine no described above.
- Must be in good standing in his/her medical community.
- Must be a member of the USAFP.
The Nomination Materials Must Include:
- 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.
- CV of the nominated person. Please e-mail to Matt Schulte at the USAFP Headquarters Office.
- Other supporting documents – limit of 3 additional letters of recommendation. Please e-mail to Matt Schulte at the USAFP Headquarters Office.
