Private Practitioner Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» Service Award
The application period is closed.
About
This award is designed to recognize a private practitioner's outstanding service to the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³». The Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» recognizes the unique value that private practitioners bring to the Academy, while also noting that extensive volunteerism often requires sacrificing compensation, family, and/or vacation time.
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
The winner will receive an honorary plaque and recognition at the Annual Meeting and in Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» member publications.
Eligibility
This award honors a practitioner working in a private practice setting. Applicants must be Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» members in good standing.
Applicants must attest that they meet the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» definition of private practice, which is considered a "practice in which the physician(s) own a contractual, controlling, or substantial financial interest in the practice's success or failure."
Application procedure
Whether self-nominating or nominating someone else, each application should include:
- The completed application form, which includes a statement of interest (500-word limit).
- A current curriculum vitae.
Questions?
For more information, please contact Michaela Read, at mread@aan.com.