OUTSTANDING RESIDENT OF THE YEAR AWARD
NOMINATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED AND NO LONGER BEING ACCEPTED.
Michigan osteopathic residents are the future of our state’s medical profession and Michigan is fortunate to have the largest number of osteopathic postdoctoral trainees in the country. Residents work long hours to complete their training. They are the lifeblood of many of our hospitals in Michigan. We are fortunate to have such skilled and dedicated professionals as a part of the osteopathic profession. In addition to becoming medical experts, residents are trained in management skills, health advocacy, research methodology and professionalism. We look to them to become future leaders in our profession, advocates for their patients, and some become state, national and world leaders in health research.
Purpose
The MOA Outstanding Resident of the Year Award was established to recognize and honor outstanding osteopathic residents from Michigan who go above and beyond to bring a sense of pride to the profession by exhibiting the exemplary characteristics of an osteopathic physician.
Eligibility Criteria
Osteopathic physicians, currently in their third through their last year of an AOA-approved residency program, are eligible to be nominated by their program residency director. One nomination per residency program will be accepted. The nominee must stand out amongst his or her peers in the following categories during their years as a resident:
• Must be a member of the Michigan Osteopathic Association (MOA)
• Commitment to osteopathic philosophy and the profession in Michigan
• Compassion and commitment to patient care
• Strong leadership skills and demonstrated use of those skills
• Commitment to community in Michigan
• Commitment to the education and enrichment of self and others, including but not limited to continuing education, teaching, research and publication
Award Information and Announcement
One recipient will be presented with the $1,000 award during the Michigan Osteopathic Association’s House of Delegates, which is held annually during the MOA Annual Convention in May. The recipient will be notified by April 1st so that travel arrangements can be made and high resolution pictures can be obtained for use in announcing the award recipient.
Nomination Requirements
Complete packets must be received by February 1, 2012
The following should be sent in one complete packet to the Michigan Osteopathic Association:
• Completed nomination form
• Rating sheet and letter of recommendation from the nominator
• Letters of recommendation and rating sheets from two references other than the nominator
• Personal statement of not more than two pages
• Current curriculum vitae or resume for the nominee
Outstanding Resident of the Year Award
Personal Statement
The nominee shall provide a personal statement of not more than two pages. It should illustrate why the nominee feels he or she is qualified to receive this award and demonstrate how the nominee meets the eligibility criteria and purpose of this award. It should also highlight activities and/or experiences during residency that may add to the person’s worthiness to receive this honor.
Rating Sheets and Letters of Recommendation
(Nominator and Two References)
The letters of recommendation should articulate why the nominee was selected and should give specific details explaining how the nominee embodies the eligibility criteria and purpose of this award. The letters must also substantiate what is recorded on the rating sheet.
The letter from the Nominator shall state why the nominee was chosen for this award, verify that the nominee is currently in an AOA-approved residency program, and demonstrate how the individual meets the eligibility criteria. The Nominator must be teaching faculty for the residency program. (Letter must be sealed in an envelope with a signature across the seal.)
• The two letters of recommendation shall be from individuals other than the nominator who can speak to the individual’s exceptional qualifications for this award, based on the eligibility criteria. The reference must be a member of the osteopathic community who has worked directly with the nominee during their residency. One reference must be from a non-physician. (Letter must be sealed in an envelope with a signature across the seal.)
• Additional letters of recommendation will not be accepted.
Reference Letters need to explain in detail how this individual meets or exceeds the eligibility criteria and purpose of this award
Packet Checklist
Use the checklist below to make certain the nomination packet is complete:
__ Completed Nomination Form
__ Completed Rating Sheet
__ Personal statement
__ Curriculum vitae or resume
__ Letters of recommendation and rating sheets from the Nominator and two References
Incomplete packets will not be forwarded to the selection committee.
Mail Completed Nomination Packet To:
Michigan Osteopathic Association
MOA Outstanding Resident of the Year Award
2445 Woodlake Circle
Okemos, MI 48864
