Limited Nomination Opportunity: National Academy of Medicine 2025 Emerging Leaders in Health and Medicine (ELHM) Scholars
URL: https://nam.edu/programs/emerging-leaders-forum/
DESCRIPTION:
Each year, National Academy of Medicine (NAM) selects up to 10 early- and mid-career professionals with demonstrated leadership and exceptional professional achievement in biomedical science, population health, health care and related fields.
While continuing to work at their primary institution, the ELHM Scholars will participate in certain NAM activities, exchange ideas with each other and field leaders across sectors and disciplines, receive mentoring from NAM members, and help shape the ELHM Program. Participants also provide valuable input and feedback to help shape the priorities of the NAM and sustain the NAM’s impact and reputation as a national leader in advancing knowledge and accelerating progress in science, medicine, policy, and health equity. ELHM Scholars may publish Perspectives, participate in convening activities throughout the larger National Academies, and participate in interest groups.
The ELHM Program offers a highly unique program. Scholars receive mentorship from NAM leadership and members, participate in NAM activities, and exchange ideas with each other and field leaders across sectors and disciplines.
FUNDING INFORMATION:
No funding is provided to chosen Scholars. Scholars serve a 3-year term.
ELIGIBILITY:
BU may nominate up to 3 candidates. Qualified candidates will:
- Have completed a terminal degree (or have equivalent experience and knowledge) in a relevant profession or field of study
- Be early- to mid-career (defined generally as 5-15 years following attainment of the primary professional degree)
- Demonstrate significant professional accomplishment and exceptional leadership potential
- Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident at the time of the application
Selection is based on a variety of factors, including personal and professional achievement, demonstrated creativity and field leadership, and the need for diverse perspectives and geographical and institutional representation.
NOMINATION PROCESS:
Nominators must submit the following information on InfoReady Review by: 10/4/2024
- Information outlined in InfoReady Review
- Brief statement describing the nominee’s fit with the program
- Brief statement of support from the nominator
- Candidate’s CV or biosketch
A committee drawn from both campuses will review internal nominations and select nominees.
DEADLINE:
Internal Deadline: Friday, October 4, 2024 by 11:59 pm
Nomination Deadline: Thursday, October 31, 2024