AΩA Professionalism Award Grant

AΩA Professionalism Award Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
Amount: US $10,000
Last Updated: January 19, 2026

Summary

The AΩA Professionalism Award, presented by the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, recognizes exemplary programs in medical professionalism education. This award aims to honor initiatives that demonstrate effectiveness, sustainability, and the ability to be adapted by other institutions. Each year, a $10,000 award is given to programs that include students, faculty, and healthcare team members, fostering leadership and service in the medical community.

Overview

Mission Alpha Omega Alpha, founded in 1902, is the national medical honor society. Its mission is: Alpha Omega Alpha — dedicated to the belief that in the profession of medicine we will improve care for all by:recognizing high educational achievement;honoring gifted teaching;encouraging the development of leaders in academia and the community;supporting the ideals of humanism; andpromoting service to others. AΩA Professionalism Award Alpha Omega Alpha (AΩA) is seeking nominations for ongoing programs in medical schools or other institutions that represent best practices in the education and practice of medical professionalism. Include students, residents, faculty, and other health care team members;Show evidence of effectiveness; Show evidence of sustainability; and Be exportable to other medical institutions. The Award A one-time award of $10,000 to recognize and honor faculty, programs, and institutions with the best practices in medical professionalism education. One award is presented each year.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Individuals or teams may apply.Programs at medical schools, or institutions affiliated with medical schools, that have a professionalism program that has produced proven outcomes are eligible.All AΩA members included in the nomination packet must have active dues status in AΩA.Leaders of the programs will be asked to attend a medical professionalism conference sponsored by AΩA to present their programs. Expenses will be paid by AΩA.Attendees of the conference will be requested to submit a Chapter for possible inclusion in a monograph to be published by AΩA.Only one nomination per school may be submitted.

Ineligibility

Medical schools that have received the Professionalism Award are not eligible to submit another nomination for three subsequent years.