Submission Deadline

January 6, 2025

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.
  4. Submit a CV.
  5. Submit a nomination statement. Nomination statements should speak to the nominee’s contributions to the field of pediatric academic medicine and other successes related to the award category for which they are being nominated. (500 word maximum)
  6. Submit a DEI statement. (250 word maximum)

The APA Miller-Sarkin Mentoring Award recognizes the contributions of APA members who have provided outstanding mentorship to learners or colleagues, both locally and nationally, and serves as a model to others who aspire to mentor others as they mature.

Eligibility

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

Criteria

Nominees must demonstrate evidence of high-quality mentoring skills including both supporting and challenging their mentee. Nominations should describe:

  • evidence of high-quality mentoring skills by listening, questioning, and facilitating problem-solving.
  • demonstrated outcomes and meaningful results of mentorship.
    • For Research: Mentees have demonstrated success and advancement in their research careers, as evidenced by impact of published work and funding, as well as expertise.
  • an inclusive approach to mentorship and sponsorship to mentees, to meet the future workforce needs of pediatrics.
  • long-standing mentorship throughout their career with a scope beyond their local institution.
  • leadership and/or innovation in mentorship.

Award Winners

2024

  • Jill Halterman, MD, MPH

2023

  • Michael Cabana, MD, MPH
  • Tamara Simon, MD, MSPH

2022

  • Paul Chung, MD, MS

2021

  • Maryellen E. Gusic, MD

2020

  • Lee M. Pachter, DO

2019

  • Debra Bogen, MD

2018

  • Janet Serwint, MD

2017

  • Thomas Newman, MD, MPH

2016

  • Paul Young, MD

2015

  • Samir Shah, MD, MSCE

2014

  • Nancy Spector, MD

2013

  • Iris Wagman Borowsky, MD, PhD

2012

  • Fred Rivara, MD, MPH

2011

  • John Leventhal, MD

2010

  • Larrie W. Greenberg, MD

2009

  • Nathan Kuppermann, MD, MPH

2008

  • Kenneth B. Roberts, MD

2007

  • Lewis R. First, MD

2006

  • Stephen Ludwig, MD

2005