Awards for Excellence in Geriatric Scholarship 

The Minnesota Medical Foundation and the Department of Family Medicine and Community Health offer two awards to University of Minnesota medical students or residents, The University of Minnesota Medical Student Award for Excellence in Geriatric Scholarship is a $1,000 cash award given to the medical student who authors the best paper on a topic dealing with the health care of older adults. The University of Minnesota Medical School Resident Award for Excellence in Geriatric Scholarship is a $2,000 cash award given to the resident who authors the best paper on a topic dealing with the health care of older adults.

Appropriate submissions must:

• Reflect scholarly work, such as a report of a research project, a thorough literature review, or a case study. Guidance in preparing papers can be obtained by calling Jim Pacala, M.D., M.S., at 612-625-0452.

Review Process

A panel of faculty specialists will judge entries. The awards will be presented at the Minnesota Medical Foundation's Spring Honors and Awards Reception.

Submit proposals and application form(Microsoft Word) to:

Student or Resident (indicate which) Geriatric Prize
ATTN:  Judy Hillstrom
MMC 381
Department of Family Medicine and Community Health
420 Delaware St. S.E.
Minneapolis, MN  55455

Or deliver to Judy Hillstrom in A682 Mayo.

Deadline

February 1 annually