BU Chobanian & Avedisian SOM Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Accessibility of the Year Award

BU Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine-DEIA of the Year Award recognizes BU Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine faculty and staff who has done an extraordinary job at addressing and improving diversity and a culture of inclusion, equity and accessibility throughout the BU Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine community.

More than one award allowed in a given year

Eligibility:

• BU Chobanian & Avedisian SOM faculty and staff
• Past recipients are not eligible

Criteria for nomination: Though these criteria are not exhaustive, competitive nominees will have demonstrated some of the following:

• Promotes recruitment of diverse students, trainees, staff, and/or faculty
• Mentorship and sponsorship of underrepresented faculty, staff, or students, including student groups
• Creating or running programs designed to improve DEIA, including pathway programs
• Educational Innovation in health inequities and/or inclusive pedagogy
• Impactful scholarship/research on DEIA

Who can nominate: Faculty, Students and Staff

Nomination Process: A formal nomination letter addressing the most outstanding attributes based on above criteria should be submitted to BU Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine Awards Committee (camedfao@bu.edu).

The nomination letter should not exceed one page with minimum font 11-point font and must include:

• Nominee’s name, Department, and Title

Past Award Recipients