The American Geriatrics Society’s award recognizes a mid-career clinician educator for outstanding achievements in geriatrics teaching, mentoring, and educational program development.
Funder: American Geriatrics Society
Due Dates: December 7, 2026 (Annual nominations/applications deadline)
Funding Amounts: Recognition award; no direct monetary prize specified; one recipient annually.
Summary: Honors a mid-career clinician educator (Associate Professor level) for outstanding contributions to geriatrics education, mentoring, and program development.
Key Information: Applicants may only be nominated or apply for one AGS award category per year.
The Outstanding Mid-Career Clinician Educator of the Year Award, presented by the American Geriatrics Society (AGS), recognizes an Associate Professor-level clinician educator who has made significant, sustained contributions to the education and training of students and trainees in geriatrics. The award honors excellence in teaching, mentoring, and educational program development within health professions schools, highlighting those who have advanced the field of geriatrics education and helped shape future generations of elder care professionals. The award is conferred annually and presented at the AGS Annual Scientific Meeting.