Program Benefits
$1,000, Plaque
Criteria / Eligibility
Candidates for the award should be a psychiatrist who holds a position no higher than assistant professor and is no more than seven years removed from completion of a geriatric psychiatry fellowship.
Selection Criteria
The Chair of the Council on Geriatric Psychiatry convenes a selection committee to review nominees.
Nomination / Application Details
A nomination must come from APA members and include the following:
- A Letter of Nomination
- Two letters of support from people outside of the nominee’s institution highlighting more specific facets of the nominee’s career and contributions. At least one must be from a geriatric psychiatrist, familiar with the nominee’s work
- Nominee’s CV with list of publications as well as grant support
- Nominations can be submitted at apply.psychiatry.org
Application Open Date
May 30
Deadline
August 15
Notification
After the APAF Board of Directors confirms the awardees, typically in November.
Award Presentation
Award presented at the APA Annual Meeting
Contact
APA Foundation
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