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The AAP Awards

Journal "Excellence in Writing" Awards

Three awards are given for scientific articles submitted to the American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation during the year. The selection is made in December by a committee from the Editorial Board, appointed by the Editor.

Best paper. The best paper will be selected. The first author is recognized at the annual meeting, presented with a plaque from the AAP and a monetary award from the Journal publisher. Additional authors will also be recognized.
Best paper by an author "in training." The best paper with the first author being a medical student, resident, or fellow at the time the research was completed is selected for the year. The first author is recognized at the annual meeting, presented with a plaque from the AAP and a monetary award from the Journal publisher.
Honorable mentions. If there are papers close in quality the committee may choose to recognize those additional authors for honorable mention. These individuals may receive a smaller plaque and no monetary award.

Carolyn L. Braddom Research Award

History: Established in 1998 by Randall L. Braddom, MD, and Carolyn L. Braddom, EdD.

Purpose: To encourage research by recognizing an individual (preferably a physiatrist and an association member) who, over the previous decade, has conducted research that has had the most significant impact on the science and practice of PM&R. The intent is to look at research impact rather than number of publications. The same individual can win the award only once in a ten-year period.

Presentation: A plaque will be awarded at the plenary session of the association's annual meeting. The award includes a financial grant. A visual display of the research will be exhibited at the annual meeting. This award can be presented once during a biennium.

Selection: The award selection will be made by the AAP Research Committee with approval by the Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees.

Lectureship Awards

Erdman Lectureship

History: Established in 1992 to honor William J. Erdman II, MD, one of the founding members of the AAP and its first President.

Purpose: To recognize an individual who exhibits the outstanding characteristics of integrity, scholarship, patient concern, and commitment to the field of PM&R and to provide an outstanding lecturer for the annual meeting.

Presentation: A plaque will be presented to the recipient and the name added to the lectureship plaque displayed at the AAP National Office. Included in the award is a complimentary meeting registration. This award will be presented biennially.

Selection: The selection will be made by the Program Committee with approval by the Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees.

DeLisa Lectureship

History: Established in 1994 by Joel A. DeLisa, MD, MS.

Purpose: To provide support for a keynote speaker or course lecturer at the annual meeting and is presented annually.

Presentation: A plaque will be presented to the recipient at the plenary session of the annual meeting and the name added to the lectureship plaque displayed in the AAP National Office. Included in the award is a complimentary meeting registration and an honorarium.

Selection: The selection will be made by the Program Committee with approval by the Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees.

Johnson Lectureship

History: Established in 1998 by Ernest W. Johnson, MD.

Purpose: To provide support for a speaker for the residents’ workshop at the annual meeting.

Benefits: A plaque will be presented to the recipient and the name added to the lectureship plaque displayed in the AAP National Office. A complimentary meeting registration is included in the award.

Selection: The selection will be made by the Program Committee with approval by the Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees.

AAP Awards

The AAP presents four annual awards. Selection is made by the AAP Awards Committee. Nominations are solicited from AAP members.

1. Distinguished Academician. This award shall be given to a member of the Association who has achieved distinction and peer recognition regionally or nationally by virtue of excellence as a teacher, researcher and/or administrator. This award shall be given to no more than one member in any particular year. Those honored as Distinguished Members are not eligible for the award.

2 Young Academician. This award shall honor an academic physiatrist who has demonstrated outstanding performance in the areas of teaching, research and/or administration. The nominee must have an academic rank of associate professor or less and be no more than 5-years past residency/fellowship training. This award can be given to only one member in any particular year.

3 AAP Outstanding Service Award. This honor is given to a member who has made major contributions to the organization or to the field through the Association over a significant period of time.

4. Public Service Award. This award will be for a non-member whose outstanding public service has significantly contributed to the organization or the field. Honorary members or Association employees are not eligible for this award.

Membership Award

Distinguished Member is selected by a unanimous vote of the Awards Committee and by the Board of Trustees. Only one candidate may be nominated per year. Final selection is by a three-fourths affirmative vote of members present at a General Business Session. This award category of membership is reserved for the most distinguished physiatrist, an individual who is of international status, is recognized as a major contributor to the field by virtue of teaching, research, and scholarly publications and is noted for dedicated service to the AAP. Distinguished members have the right to vote and hold office and have a lifetime exemption from any dues or fees.

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