Outstanding Junior Clinician Education Manuscript Award
The Outstanding Junior Clinician Education Manuscript Award from the American Geriatrics Society honors junior faculty for innovative, impactful research in geriatrics clinical education.
Funder: American Geriatrics Society
Due Dates: December 7, 2026 (Annual nomination/application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Recognition award; no direct monetary prize specified; typically presented at AGS Annual Scientific Meeting
Summary: Honors junior clinician-educator faculty for first-authored peer-reviewed manuscripts advancing geriatrics clinical education.
Key Information: Only one AGS award application/nomination allowed per individual per year.
Description
The Outstanding Junior Clinician Education Manuscript Award, offered annually by the American Geriatrics Society (AGS), recognizes junior faculty clinician-educators who have demonstrated excellence in clinical education scholarship. The award specifically honors those who have first-authored a peer-reviewed journal article that advances the education and care of older adults. Emphasis is placed on innovation, methodological rigor, clarity of presentation, and the potential impact of the work on geriatrics education. The award aims to highlight and promote impactful scholarship that shapes the future of elder care training.
