This award is given annually to a faculty member in the Perelman School of Medicine who fulfills the following criteria:

• Consistently demonstrates compassion and empathy in the delivery of care to patients
• Serves as a role model - illustrates professional behavior by example -- for students and colleagues
• Is approachable and accessible to students
• Welcomes opportunities for teaching and one-on-one mentorships with students
• Exhibits enthusiasm and skill in professional and personal interactions with students
• Shows respect for everyone
• Demonstrates cultural sensitivity in working with patients and family members of diverse ethnic or religious backgrounds
• Adheres to professional and ethical standards
• Effectively identifies emotional concerns of patients and family members
• Engenders trust and confidence
• Displays competence in scientific endeavors   
• Displays effective communication and listening skills
• Shows respect for the patient's viewpoint
• Adheres to professional and ethical standards
• Is sensitive to the patient’s psychological well-being

• Understands patients’ need for interpretation of complex medical diagnoses and treatments and makes an effort to ensure patient comprehension - shows respect for the patient’s viewpoint
• Committed to reflection and objective self –evaluation of his/her skills

The awardee will be recognized at the School of Medicine Graduation on Saturday, May 19th at 9:00am at the Kimmel Center.  If you are interested in nominating a candidate, please send a one-page nomination letter to osa@pennmedicine.upenn.edu by Friday, February 23rd.  The Committee will only accept one single nomination letter from each nominator.  No other supporting information (nominee's CV, additional letters, etc) will be considered.

Previous awardees are not eligible for nomination, and the complete list of prior winners is attached.