Nominate a Rural Physician for the RPAP Early Careerist AwardRural Alberta residents are encouraged to nominate physicians in their communities who, early in their careers, have already shown promise as future icons. This award is for family physicians who have practised from five to twelve years.
Communities that recognize and honour the achievements of these physicians are more likely to have physicians who remain in rural practice.
This award recognizes the significant contributions of a rural physician within the first twelve years of practice. In essence, these individuals are innovative, energetic and passionate about rural medicine and the rural lifestyle. They are seen to be current or future icons in their field and are already making a difference for their clients, their community and medical practice.
Step 1 Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the Early Careerist Award, a nominee must:
- Presently live and work in rural Alberta* and have done so for more than five years and less than 12 years;
- Exhibit significant innovation and potential as a role model or future icon in the areas fo medical practice, research, teaching, community service; and,
- Demonstrate a superior commitment and passion for rural practice and rural life.
For the purpose of this Award, rural Alberta is defined as Alberta communities except Edmonton, St. Albert, Sherwood Park, Stony Plain, Spruce Grove, Devon, Leduc, Calgary, Ardrie, Fort McMurray, Grande Prairie, Red Deer, Medicine Hat and Lethbridge.
Deadline for Nominations: Nominations for the 2010 Award close at 5:00 p.m., 31 March 2010. Start now to complete your nomination for the 2010 Award!
Step 2 Tell Us About Your Nominee
Statement of Nomination and Biography
Write a letter of nomination to RPAP of no more than two typed pages that tells us how your nominee meets the Award criteria shown above and which gives an overview of the nature and scope of your nominee’s achievements including:
- How his/her superior contributions and commitments have made a difference to your community through medical practice, teaching, research and community service;
- How he/she has demonstrated their superior commitment and passion for rural practice and rural life;
- The personal characteristics that have made his/her achievements possible;
- The obstacles overcome to achieve his/her contributions; and
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Describe in as much detail as possible when and where the achievements took place, and how they have improved your community. Obtain supporting documentation from your nominee if available. Enclose any information you need to tell your nominee’s story including personal anecdotes, testimonials and narratives.
Letters of Support
To be eligible for consideration, each nomination must be jointly supported by both a Alberta Health Services Medical Leader and the local Medical Staff. Evidence of community support must also be demonstrated through two letters of support – one from an individual and one from a community organization. These letters should make reference to the 2009 RPAP Early Careerist Award, mention your nominee by name, provide brief information on your nominee’s achievements, and indicate your nominee’s professionalism and commitment to rural medicine.
Resume
Attach a copy of your nominee’s resume to provide judges with basic biographical information.
Letter of Agreement
All nominees are required to sign a release enabling RPAP to provide the media with their name. Announcement of the names of all eligible nominees as well as the Award Recipient will be provided to the media in June during Rural Health Week.
Black and White Photograph (Optional)
As part of the Award program, RPAP publishes a newsletter with information on the Award recipient. A head and shoulders photograph of your nominee would be appreciated.
Step 3 Tell Us About Yourself
RPAP may need to contact you as part of the judging process. Please provide your name, mailing address, business/home phone numbers and e-mail address.
Step 4 Submit Your Nomination
Mail your completed nomination package to:
The Alberta Rural Physician Action Plan
Early Careerist Award Committee
2801 Telus House, 10020 – 100 Street NW
Edmonton, AB T5J 0N3
Step 5 Plan To Honour Your Nominee
If your nominee is selected as the Award Recipient, you will work with RPAP and Alberta Health Services to plan and co-sponsor a dinner and recognition program in September 2008 in your community. The dinner will include representatives of RPAP, Alberta Health Services, local Medical Staff and the local community.
Nomination Checklist
Before mailing or e-mailing your nomination information, take a moment to review the checklist above to ensure that your package is complete.
For further information refer to Contact Us for the coordinates.
Previous Early Careerist Award Recipients
2009 - No award recipient
2008 RPAP Early Careerist Award Recipient - Dr. Tobias Gelber
2007 RPAP Early Careerist Award Recipient - no award recipient
2006 RPAP Early Careerist Award Recipient - Dr. Iain Seal
2005 RPAP Early Careerist Award Recipient - Dr. Michael Kolber
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