The Alumni Association has introduced new awards for early and mid-career alumni of Mayo’s education programs.

These awards acknowledge contributions by alumni of Mayo’s education programs based on a person’s tenure of service in their area of expertise. The awards aim to acknowledge alumni throughout their professional lives by recognizing dedication to Mayo Clinic values while advancing medical practice, research and education. Recipients will receive an award certificate and recognition gift and will be announced in Mayo Clinic Alumni magazine.

• -Career — working in area of expertise 15+ years

Alumni of Mayo Clinic’s education programs who meet one or more of the following criteria are eligible for the awards:

• Robust contributions to their area of expertise in education, clinical practice, clinical or scientific research, or administration
• Demonstration of community service and/or patient advocacy
• Character aligned with Mayo Clinic values

To nominate an alum, a Mayo Clinic Alumni Association member should send a letter and completed nomination form for the nominee along with the nominee’s curriculum vitae, bibliography and letters of recommendation. Nominations will be reviewed by a committee of representatives from Mayo Clinic Alumni Association; Mayo Clinic Education, Practice and Research; and by the medical director and director of Alumni Relations.

Nominations are due March 1.

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