Outstanding Resident of the Year Award

Michigan osteopathic residents are the future of our state’s medical profession and Michigan is fortunate to have the largest number of osteopathic postdoctoral trainees in the country. Residents work long hours to complete their training. They are the lifeblood of many of our hospitals in Michigan. We are fortunate to have such skilled and dedicated professionals as a part of the osteopathic profession. In addition to becoming medical experts, residents are trained in management skills, health advocacy, research methodology and professionalism. We look to them to become future leaders in our profession, advocates for their patients, and some become state, national and world leaders in health research.

Purpose

The MOA Outstanding Resident of the Year Award was established to recognize and honor outstanding osteopathic residents from Michigan who go above and beyond to bring a sense of pride to the profession by exhibiting the exemplary characteristics of an osteopathic physician.

Eligibility Criteria

Osteopathic physicians, currently in their third through their last year of an AOA-approved residency program, are eligible to be nominated by their program residency director. One nomination per residency program will be accepted. The nominee must stand out amongst his or her peers in the following categories during their years as a resident:

* Must be a member of the Michigan Osteopathic Association (MOA)

* Commitment to osteopathic philosophy and the profession in Michigan

* Compassion and commitment to patient care

* Strong leadership skills and demonstrated use of those skills

* Commitment to community in Michigan

* Commitment to the education and enrichment of self and others, including but not limited to continuing education, teaching, research and publication

Award Information and Announcement

One recipient will be presented with the $1,000 award during the Michigan Osteopathic Association’s House of Delegates, which is held annually during the MOA Annual Convention in May. The recipient will be notified by April 1st so that travel arrangements can be made and high resolution pictures can be obtained for use in announcing the award recipient.

Nomination Requirements 

Complete packets must be received by February 1, 2012

The following should be sent in one complete packet to the Michigan Osteopathic Association:

* Completed nomination form

* Rating sheet and letter of recommendation from the nominator

* Letters of recommendation and rating sheets from two references other than the nominator

* Personal statement of not more than two pages

* Current curriculum vitae or resume for the nominee

Mail completed packet to:

Michigan Osteopathic Association

MOA Outstanding Resident of the Year Award
2445 Woodlake Circle
Okemos, MI  48864

For more information, please visit the Outstanding Resident of the Year page online.