[Infectious Diseases Society of America](https://www.idsociety.org)

December 2026 (Nomination deadline, projected)

Honorific award; no monetary prize specified.

Recognizes exceptional IDSA members for outstanding achievement and dedication in the clinical practice of infectious diseases.

--- ## Description The Watanakunakorn Clinician Award honors the memory of Dr. Chatrchai Watanakunakorn and is presented annually by the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) to a member or fellow for outstanding achievement in the clinical practice of infectious diseases. The award recognizes individuals whose careers have been dedicated primarily to direct clinical care and who have demonstrated excellence in areas such as clinical care, clinical research, patient or community education, compassion, patient advocacy, community service, and contributions to national or state infectious diseases societies. Local recognition in medical journals, newspapers, or magazines is also considered. This is a prestigious, honorific award intended to acknowledge significant impact on patient outcomes and the broader medical community. --- ## Due Dates - December 2026: Nomination deadline (anticipated/projected) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - This is an honorific recognition; no monetary prize or research funding is specified. --- ## Eligibility - Nominees must be a current IDSA member or fellow. - Candidates should have spent the majority of their career in direct clinical care of infectious diseases. - The recipient must demonstrate excellence in one or more of the following: - Clinical care - Clinical research - Patient or community education - Compassion and patient advocacy - Community service - Service to a national or state infectious diseases society - Local recognition (e.g., in medical journals, newspapers, magazines) may be considered. - The award is intended for those with a sustained record of achievement and dedication to clinical practice. --- ## Application Process - Nominations are required; self-nominations are not typically accepted. - Required materials usually include: - A nomination letter describing the nominee’s qualifications and achievements - The nominee’s curriculum vitae (CV) - Letters of support (typically from colleagues or supervisors) - For specific submission instructions and deadlines, refer to the [award program page](https://www.idsociety.org/about-us/awards/the-watanakunakorn-clinician-award). --- ## Additional Information - The award is presented annually. - Past recipients are listed on the [award web page](https://www.idsociety.org/about-us/awards/the-watanakunakorn-clinician-award). - The award is strictly honorific; it does not provide direct research or project funding. --- ## External Links - [Watanakunakorn Clinician Award program page](https://www.idsociety.org/about-us/awards/the-watanakunakorn-clinician-award) - [IDSA Grants and Funding Alerts](https://www.idsociety.org/practice-resources/grants-and-funding/funding-alerts) - [IDSA Contact Page](https://www.idsociety.org/about-idsa/contact-us/) --- ## Contact Information | Contact Type | Details | |----------------------|-------------------------------------------------| | General Inquiries | [email protected] | | Phone | +1 703-299-0200 | | Program Information | [Watanakunakorn Clinician Award page](https://www.idsociety.org/about-us/awards/the-watanakunakorn-clinician-award) | ---

Watanakunakorn Clinician Award

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