Alumni Affairs

WVU School of Medicine Outstanding Resident or Fellow Award

The Outstanding Resident/Fellow Award will be presented to an outstanding graduating resident or fellow of the WVU School of Medicine to recognize exceptional accomplishments in the science and art of medicine, the community or to West Virginia University School of Medicine and its alumni. The recipient will be recognized for excellence in the areas of the practice of medicine, academic activities, research accomplishments, professional, public or community service, and/or administrative leadership in an organization or professional society. This award was established in 2021 by WVU School of Medicine Alumni Association and associated hospitals.

Award criteria: 

To be considered for this award, nominees should meet at least three of the following criteria:

  • A resident or fellow who is completing his/her post-doctoral training at WVU School of Medicine regional campuses (regardless of where they obtained their doctoral degree or equivalent)
  • Has achieved impressive accomplishments in a clinical, educational, community service, research, or administration
  • Has played a major role in education, teaching and/or mentoring future physicians
  • Has demonstrated leadership abilities through holding a position(s) in an organization and/or professional societies
  • Has been significantly involved in their local community services (civic organization, local/state government, church, etc.)
  • Has made significant contributions in public health, research or publications

Nomination process and deadline: 

The required nomination form is posted online at medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/alumni. Nominations are accepted from the School of Medicine alumni, faculty, or staff until January 31.

  1. Complete the following:
    • Required nomination form
    • One nomination letter focusing on the candidate’s record and potential
    • Nominee’s abbreviated curriculum vitae (limit 20 pages)
    • Additional letters of recommendation are welcomed (maximum of 3), but not required.
  2. Submit information - online submission is preferred. Option: You may submit information as a Word document or PDF via email to the alumni office at alumni@hsc.wvu.edu
  1. Incomplete or late nominations received after the deadline will not be considered.
  2. Self-nominations will not be accepted.
  3. All decisions by the awards committee are final.

Notification:

Recipient will be notified by the chair of the Awards Committee and honored at the appropriate Department’s end-of-year event.