Alumni Award

Rising Star Award

Description

To recognize an alumna/alumnus of the BScPA Program for their outstanding contributions to the PA Profession

Eligibility

• A graduate of the BScPA Program

• Individuals who won this award in the previous 10 years are ineligible

Nomination

• Nominated by peers, self, faculty or PA teachers

• Nomination is to include:

  • Full name, title, and professional designation of the nominee

  • Name, title and professional designation of the nominator and relationship to nominee

  • Up to 1000 character statement describing:

  • A summary of the known contributions supporting the nomination

  • The impact of these contributions on students

Selection Criteria

• Judged by the Awards committee

• Criteria to include any of:

  • Collaborates with others

  • Provides service to advance the PA profession

  • Demonstrated leadership in local, regional or national activities

  • Advocates for patients and the community

  • Participates in scholarly activities related to the practice of medicine

  • Demonstrates professional, respectful and ethical behavior

Award Logistics

• Winner is notified by email. Official letter and award provided at Fall Convocation events