The Graduate Medical Education (GME) Golden Apple Award is presented to a faculty member who demonstrates excellence in clinical teaching and mentorship of residents, and/or fellows over the past 2 years.
Award Criteria
- Evidence of the impact on residents and/or fellows demonstrating exemplary teaching
- Consistent participation in faculty development activities either locally or nationally to enhance one’s teaching skills
- Development of curricula for residents and fellows specifically oriented for clinical teaching (case conferences, teaching rounds, etc)
- Significant time spent doing clinical teaching of trainees
- Providing significant mentorship to one or more resident/fellow trainees with evidence of tangible outcomes
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- Examples may include:
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- A trainee matching into a fellowship program with help of mentorship,
- Publishing a case report with trainee
- Presenting at a meeting with trainee
- Trainee obtaining employment in academia after graduation due to support and mentorship from the faculty).
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Nomination Process and Documentation
- Faculty members may be nominated by a Program Director or colleague
- Materials required:
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- Current CV
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- A less than one page statement addressing the award criteria.
- Materials reviewed by GME Leadership