Faculty Awards Program

The Department of Emergency Medicine Awards Program was created to recognize outstanding contributions by faculty aligned with our pursuit of excellence in all missions of our department.

Each day in our department we are surrounded by outstanding peers who humbly serve to expand the science of emergency medicine, translate knowledge to the next generation of providers and lead in the delivery of cutting edge emergency & pediatric emergency practice.

Below are the criteria for each of the awards.  Please consider nominating yourself or a peer faculty member who embodies such an award.  

The due date for the annual cycle of awards is as follows:

Submission deadline: Tuesday, August 29, 2023
Awards Committee Final selections & Notifications: August, 2023
Winners will be recognized at the Department of Emergency Medicine Faculty Retreat: September 7, 2023

Award packets should be submitted to: Gina Mason Woods or contact her at 734-615-2765


Clinical Excellence and Professionalism Award 

This award recognizes Michigan Medicine Department of Emergency or Pediatric Emergency Physician(s) who demonstrate unwavering dedication to achieving the highest standards in the delivery of emergency care and are looked upon as a role model by peers.

Emergency Medicine Community Impact Award

This award recognizes Michigan Medicine Department of Emergency or Pediatric Emergency Physician(s) who have made a substantial impact in the local, regional, national, or international community to improve health or education in a population. 

Emergency Medicine Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Champion Award

This award recognizes Michigan Medicine Department of Emergency or Pediatric Emergency Physician(s) who demonstrate significant commitment to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion within our department, at the University of Michigan, and/or in the community.

Educational Excellence Award

This award recognizes Michigan Medicine Department of Emergency Medicine or Pediatric Emergency Physician(s) who have made outstanding or special contributions to departmental educational efforts.

Humanism Award

This award recognizes Michigan Medicine Department of Emergency or Pediatric Emergency Physician(s) who exemplify outstanding compassion, respect and empathy in their daily practice of emergency/pediatric emergency medicine.

Special Contributions to Emergency / Pediatric Emergency Medicine Award

This award recognizes Michigan Medicine Department of Emergency or Pediatric Emergency Physician(s) who has made an outstanding or special contribution to emergency/pediatric emergency medicine.

Research Excellence Award

This award recognizes Michigan Medicine Department of Emergency or Pediatric Emergency Physician(s) who demonstrate outstanding achievement in research.