DESCRIPTION:
- Established in 2021, the award is designated for a SAGES Community Practice Surgeon member who has made significant contributions to their community. A Surgeon who exemplifies excellence in Community Practice Surgery through their local and/or national work. This is a service award rather than an award for academic achievement.
- The definition of a Community Practice Surgeon is below:
- A Community Practice Surgeon represents a surgeon providing care outside of “tenured” (or “tenure-tracked”) academic medicine. They are trusted leaders of the healthcare team, focusing on the care of their community. A Community Practice Surgeon includes general surgeons and surgical subspecialists. They are located in rural through urban centers, working in hospitals of various sizes and capabilities.
- Examples of this work includes:
- hospital leadership
- innovation in community practice
- improvement in patient access to care, outreach and education
- commitment to teaching – community, colleagues, staff, patients, and/or trainees
- advocacy and health policy involvement
- Past winners include: Caitlin Halbert, MD (2022); Marian McDonald, MD (2023); Seung Gwon, MD (2024)
AWARD REQUIREMENTS AND BENEFITS:
- The award is available to current SAGES members.
- The winner will receive complimentary registration for SAGES 2025; complimentary economy airfare to SAGES 2025 via our travel agent, 2 Complimentary nights in an official event hotel, and an honorarium of $1000.
APPLICATION:
Please complete this nomination form for your proposed recipient