Frank A. Rubino Award for Excellence in Clinical Neurology Teaching
Funded by Mayo Clinic Frank A. Rubino, MD Development Fund.
The application period is closed.
About
This prestigious award is named in memory of Frank A. Rubino, MD, who was well-known for his passion for excellence in clinical neurology and teaching. It recognizes exceptional clinical neurology educators, who are the lifeblood of neurology and is reserved for those who have distinguished themselves by devoting their practice to clinical neurology, seeing patients, and teaching clinical neurology and are often the ‘neurologists neurologist’ in terms of clinical acumen, clinical judgment, professionalism, and patient/caregiver communication. Nominations should be inclusive in regard to gender and underrepresented groups in the field.
Timeline
- Applications open: August 5, 2025
- Applications close: October 21, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. CT
- Notifications sent: By end of January 2026
Benefits
One recipient will be selected annually and receive a $500 cash prize and a certificate of recognition from the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³».
Eligibility
- Candidates must be nominated for this award; self-nominations will not be accepted
- Nominee must be an Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» US member
- Nominees must have:
- Demonstrated unparalleled passion for teaching clinical neurology for at least a decade or longer
- Educated various medical professionals in the health care system (i.e., nurses, medical students, residents, fellows) or received awards from these learners
- Emphasized the importance of the fundamentals of the neurological history, the neurological examination, localization, and judicious ordering of confirmatory tests
- Have a demonstrated track record of consistent teaching excellence in neurology, either by letters of recommendation from colleagues or peers, department chairs, or by teaching awards over time (evidence must be included with nomination)
- Been involved in neurologic education activities, including significant work at the local level and/or nationally at the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» or similar level, currently or in the past
- Nominees are not required to have obtained national educator recognition
- Individuals who have received the A. B. Baker Teacher Recognition Award or the A. B. Baker Award for Lifetime Achievement in Neurologic Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» within the previous three years (2022, 2023, or 2024) are not eligible.
Application requirements
Nominees must submit the following:
- CV
- Two (2) letters of support from persons other than the nominator
- Evidence of consistent teaching excellence (i.e., list of awards and dates received, photocopy of awards)
Questions?
Contact Katie Palsgrove, Graduate Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» Program Manager.