Outstanding Mid-Career Clinician Educator of the Year Award
Outstanding Mid-Career Clinician Educator of the Year Award honors clinician educators for teaching, mentoring, and educational program development that advance geriatrics education and training.
Funder: American Geriatrics Society
Due Dates: First week of December 2026 (anticipated nomination deadline)
Funding Amounts: Recognition award honoring contributions to geriatrics education
Summary: Recognizes a mid-career clinician educator at the Associate Professor level for advancing geriatrics teaching, mentoring, and educational programs.
Key Information: Individuals may be nominated or apply for only one AGS award category per year.
Description
The American Geriatrics Society (AGS) presents this award to recognize a mid-career clinician educator faculty member at the Associate Professor level who has made significant contributions to educating and training students and trainees in geriatrics. It honors work that advances geriatrics education in health professions schools, with teaching expertise and educational program development valued in selecting the recipient.
Recognition also encompasses mentoring and career advice provided to students, trainees, and junior faculty. The award focuses on educational accomplishments rather than support for a particular research study or project. It is part of AGS’s annual honors recognizing contributions to high-quality, person-centered care for older adults.
