Awards

The COMSEP Teaching / Education Award is presented annually to an individual whose contributions to curriculum development and program leadership have been exemplary within the field of pediatric medical student education. The award recipient will have created novel educational methods or program structure, which has led to a high degree of learner satisfaction and improved educational outcomes. Optimally, these educational innovations have also been documented through scholarship (local and national dissemination) and the adoption of the award recipient's methodologies at other national programs.

Application Materials: Applicant CV, 2 or more letters of support with at least 1 letter of support from COMSEP member and 1 letter from a former or current trainee or mentee.

The COMSEP Research / Scholarship Award is given to an individual who has contributed substantially to advancing the field of pediatric medical student education through their research and scholarly work. This recipient may also have a track record of mentoring students and younger faculty in the scholarship of medical education and may also have a demonstrated impact on changing student assessment and program evaluation at a national level.

Application Materials: Applicant CV, 2 or more letters of support with at least 1 letter of support from COMSEP member and 1 letter from a former or current trainee or mentee.

The COMSEP Award for Excellence in Clerkship Administration is given annually to a clerkship administrator whose outstanding organizational contributions, leadership and interpersonal skills have helped to bring recognition to their institution’s pediatric clerkship and perhaps nationally.  This individual should have a commitment to ongoing professional development as well as through participation in the activities of COMSEP and/or other organizations.

Application Materials: Applicant CV, 2 or more letters of support with at least 1 from Clerkship Director or COMSEP member, and 1 letter from Administrator colleague (institutional or national), mentee or trainee.

The COMSEP Achievement Award is given to a current or former COMSEP member whose substantial contribution to the organization - in several realms - has resulted in the ongoing success, recognition, and growth of COMSEP. This individual has taken a lead role on at least one project of great significance to COMSEP. Further, this individual has served as a model of commitment to the organization as well as to the professional growth and development of other COMSEP members through such activities as program development, meeting planning, governance and mentoring.

Application Materials: Applicant CV, 2 or more letters of support with at least 1 letter of support from COMSEP member and 1 letter from a former or current trainee or mentee.