2022 Arnold P. Gold Foundation Humanism in Medicine Award

The Child Neurology Society announces the 2022 Arnold P. Gold Foundation Humanism in Medicine Award. This prestigious award will be presented to a practicing child neurologist or developmental pediatrician of any age who has been nominated by their peers and selected by the Child Neurology Society Awards Committee. The focus of this award is to recognize an individual who has shown extraordinary and ongoing humanism in their medical career. This award will be presented at the Legacy Reception held as part of the 51st Annual CNS Meeting. The award includes a modest honorarium from the Arnold P. Gold Foundation.

Eligibility Criteria
 

·       Active member of the Child Neurology Society

·       Ongoing contributions to humanism in medicine

·       Demonstrates compassion and empathy in the delivery of patient care

·       Shows respect for patients, families and co-workers

·       Demonstrates cultural sensitivity in working with patients and family members of diverse backgrounds

·       Displays effective, empathic communication and listening skills

·       Understands a patientʼs need for interpretation of complex medical diagnoses and treatments and makes an effort to ensure patient comprehension

·       Comprehends and shows respect for the patientʼs viewpoint

·       Is sensitive to patients’ psychological well-being, identifies patients’ and family members’ emotional concern

·       Engenders trust and confiden

·       Displays competence in scientific endeavors

Procedure

1.   Submit an electronic nomination on-line by clicking link to be posted on CNS website

2.   Merge the following documents into a single pdf file (no .doc or .docx formats):

a.   Letter of Nomination, 1-5 pages in length, double-spaced. The letter should include a statement of the
applicantʼs eligibility for this award, as outlined above.

b.   A recent copy of the nominee’s curriculum vitae.

c.   Up to 3 additional letters of support (optional).

3.   On-line nominations must be entered and saved on the CNS website on or before October 31, 2021.

4.   The 2022 awardee will be informed of the Award Committeeʼs decision by December 31, 2021.

5.   The nominee and her/his introducer will have 15 minutes to present at the Legacy Reception. Other awards to be presented at the Legacy Reception include up the Roger & Mary Brumback Lifetime Achievement Awards and the Blue Bird Circle Outstanding Training Director Award.

6.   Questions? Contact: Roger Larson, CAE, Executive Director (rblarson@childneurologysociety.org)

Given that only one award is presented annually, submission of updated nominations for members not selected is encouraged the following year.