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