Society for Medical Decision Making

Please nominate individuals for the following Young Scholars awards:

1. The SMDM Young Scholars Award in Health Policy in Honor of Sandy Schwartz

2. The SMDM International Young Scholars Award in Honor of Murray Krahn

Nomination deadline: 11 August 2024

How to nominate:

• Complete the award nomination form.

• Send the form, along with a letter of support and the candidate’s CV, to info@SMDM.org.

• Submit a separate nomination form for each candidate you are nominating.

• Ensure all nominations are received by 11 August 2024.

In order to aid in deliberations, the Awards Committee asks that letters include specifics about the nominee’s training and early career and/or work or experience that makes them uniquely qualified for the award. We are committed to inclusivity and aim to reflect the diversity of our field in our recognitions.

Each nomination will be reviewed by the Awards Committee to ensure they meet the criteria for the respective awards. All nominees will be notified of the decisions following the SMDM Board's approval. Award recipients will be honored at the 2024 SMDM Annual Meeting in October.

If you have any questions, please email info@SMDM.org.

2024 Award Nomination Form
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The SMDM Young Scholars Award in Health Policy
Presented in honor of Sandy Schwartz

This award is given in honor of Sandy Schwartz for his commitment to mentorship in the field of health policy and his support of young scholars in the Society for Medical Decision Making. The SMDM Young Scholars Award recognizes a promising Scholar who is new to or early in their career in the field of Medical Decision Making but has the potential for impact and leadership in the field and in the Society of Medical Decision Making. The nominee must be a member of SMDM.

The SMDM International Young Scholars Award
Presented in honor of Murray Krahn

This award is given in honor of Murray Krahn for his commitment to mentorship and international collaboration in the field of Health Technology Assessment and his support of young international scholars in the Society for Medical Decision Making. The SMDM Young Scholars Award recognizes a promising Scholar who is new to or early in their career in the field of Medical Decision Making but has the potential for impact and leadership in the field and in the Society of Medical Decision Making. The nominee must be a member of SMDM. Preference is given to nominees who engage in international collaboration and/or reside in LMIC (low- and middle-income countries).

2024 Award Nomination Form

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The SMDM Young Scholars awards will provide scholars with an annual membership and registration to the annual SMDM meeting. During the meeting, scholars will be connected to an SMDM mentor and have structured opportunities to meet other members and leaders in Medical Decision Making. Mentors will orient scholars to SMDM, provide career guidance during the meeting, and continue to check in with the scholars over the course of the year. Over time, it is hoped that we will develop a community of SMDM Young Scholar awardees. The award will be aligned with SMDM strategic plans to increase diversity of SMDM membership.