How to Apply

Individuals may nominate themselves or a colleague. To be considered for this award, the nominated individual must:

  1. Be a current member of the Academic Pediatric Association.
  2. Fill out the common application.
  3. Submit two 1-2 page letters of recommendation explaining why they are deserving of the award. The letter should highlight quality of teaching, innovation, and impact on learners.
  4. Submit a mini education portfolio. You may download a template here.
  5. Submit a CV.
  6. Submit a self nomination statement. This statement should highlight the individual's innovations in teaching, leadership, and impact on learners. (500 word maximum)
  7. Submit a DEI statement. (250 word maximum)
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The Teaching Award for Faculty recognizes excellence in teaching among APA members.

Eligibility

APA members from all professions and specialties are eligible for this award, and members from diverse backgrounds are highly encouraged to apply.

Early Career Faculty is within 7 years since completion of training.

Criteria

Excellence is assessed by:

  • The quantity of teaching activities
  • The quality of teaching and engagement in the broader education community
  • Evidence of dissemination, innovation, influence, and impact on learners
  • Extent of educational leadership

Award Winners

2025

  • Morgan Congdon, MD, MPH, MSEd

2024

  • Lauren Roth, MD, for Early Career
  • Uchechi Oddiri, MD, for Early Career

2023

  • Michael Tchou, MD, MSc, for Junior Faculty

2022

  • Thuy L. Ngo, DO, MEd, for Junior Faculty

2021

  • Adam D. Wolfe, MD, PhD, for Junior Faculty

2020

  • Amanda Osta, MD, for Junior Faculty

2019

  • Kevin Ching, MD, for Junior Faculty

2018

  • Margaret Trost, MD, for Junior Faculty

2017

  • Elizabeth Hanson, MD, for Junior Faculty

2016

  • Michael Ryan, MD, MEd for Junior Faculty

2015

  • Robert Dudas, MD for Junior Faculty

2014

  • Jennifer Jackson, MD for Junior Faculty