Psychiatric News April 1, 2005
Volume 40 Number 7
© 2005 American Psychiatric Association
p. 48
Nominations Invited For APA Awards
APA invites nominations for the following awards. All submissions must
include a letter of nomination summarizing the nominee's contributions, a
one-page biographical sketch of the candidate, and any other documents to
support the nomination. Nomination packets should be sent by April 30 to
Bianca Blanks by mail at APA Department of Minority/National Affairs, 1000
Wilson Boulevard, Suite 1825, MS 1954, Arlington, Va. 22209-3901, or by e-mail
to
bblanks{at}psych.org.
- 2006 George Tarjan Award is given by APA's Committee of
International Medical Graduates (IMGs) to an individual who has made
significant contributions to the enhancement of the integration of IMGs into
American psychiatry. Individuals in the United States who graduate from
medical schools abroad or individuals outside the IMG community who
contributed significantly to IMG issues are eligible. Groups, institutions,
and individuals may make nominations. The award winner will receive a plaque
and a $500 honorarium.
- 2006 Kun-Po Soo Award is given by APA's Committee of Asian-American
Psychiatrists to an individual who has made significant contributions toward
understanding the impact and import of Asian cultural heritage in areas
relevant to psychiatry. Nominees need not be Asians, Americans, psychiatrists,
or APA members.
- 2006 Oskar Pfister Award is given by APA's Corresponding Committee
on Psychiatry, Religion, and Spirituality to an outstanding contributor in the
field of psychiatry and religion.
- 2006 Solomon Carter Fuller Award is given by the APA Committee of
Black Psychiatrists to an individual who has "pioneered in an area that
has benefited significantly the quality of life for black people." This
award is made possible through a grant by Bristol-Myers Squibb Company. The
nomination letter should include the specific reasons for the recommendation.
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