AOA Distinguished Clinician Educator Award
Candidate Criteria

Candidates must be US or Canadian orthopaedic surgeons. 
Examples of qualifying criteria may include (this list is neither exhaustive nor prioritized):

• Received teacher of the year award or equivelant from residency program, medical school, university or society
• Held leadership positions in national organizations with a focus on education
• Chaired educational committees
• Acted as a mentor to other orthopaedists locally or nationally
• Served as a peer reviewer of educational articles for journals and/or served on the editorial board for journals, including the JBJS
• Pursued further training in education through courses, workshops or faculty development programs or participated in an educational fellowship program
• Achieved a sustained record of significant scholarly activity
• Has authored original books, papers, chapters related to clinical practice
• Promotion and tenure in clinical/educator tract
• Developed 'centers of excellence,' signature programs

Nomination Process
To nominate a candidate, complete the online nomination form.  Please be prepared to provide the nominee's contact information, the nominee's CV, and a short (one page or less) description of why the candidate is uniquely qualified to receive this award.

Award Brochure
Accomplishment Checklist
Past Award Winners