Call issued for nominations for WIMS 2024-25 Torchbearer Awards

{Banner image for 2024 WIMS Torchbearers Awards nominations to celebrate Women in Medicine Month }Do you know a remarkable woman in medicine and science who has made a significant impact through her dedication, leadership, and compassion? We want to hear about her! We are now accepting nominations for the Most Inspiring Women in Medicine and Science 2024-25 Torchbearer Awards.

In 2023, there were 52 women honored from across the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson. Of those, 11 were from the Department of Medicine – nine from the Division of General Internal Medicine, Geriatrics & Palliative Medicine, one from the Division of Inpatient Medicine and one from the Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine.

This award honors exceptional women in medicine and science physicians who have inspired their colleagues, patients, community partners, learners, collaborators, and/or the broader medical community. Whether through groundbreaking research, education, innovative patient care, or unwavering advocacy, these women make a difference every day.

Nominees should be:

  • COM-T faculty at ranks of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professors/Emeritus in basic science or clinical departments
  • A role model for aspiring women in medicine and science.
  • An example of integrity, perseverance, and determination.
  • Committed to excellence with inspirational contributions to patient care, medical research, and/or education.
  • Prior Torchbearer Awardees may be nominated again if they meet the above criteria

How to nominate:

  1. Provide the nominee's full name, title, and contact information.
  2. Write a brief description detailing why you believe this individual deserves the award (up to 300 words).
  3. Excellent nominations should include supporting discussion and/or testimonials that highlight specific examples of their inspiring work, achievements, and impact locally and beyond. Describe their creative and innovative strategies, their impact and inspiration as a role model. Multiple testimonials are welcome but not required (maximum up to 2,000 words).

Submission deadline: Monday, Aug. 19, 2024

Submit nominations to: https://uarizona.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_aXbicufR9CTCgZw

The awards will be announced in early September to mark Women in Medicine Month. Remember to nominate your inspiring early-career women peers.

Let’s celebrate and recognize the outstanding women in the College of Medicine Tucson who inspire us all. Nominate a deserving woman in Medicine and Science today.

If you have any questions, please contact Hina Arif, MD, FSAR, assistant dean, WIMS, College of Medicine – Tucson, at hinaarif@arizona.edu.

ALSO SEE:
“11 DOM physicians win Women in Medicine & Science Torchbearer Awards” | Posted Sept. 11, 2023

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07/29/2024 - 10:30am