The Rodman E. Sheen and Thomas G. Sheen Award

Established: 1968

Background

The Dr. Rodman E. Sheen and Thomas G. Sheen (Sheen) Award has been presented annually by beneficiaries of a trust fund. In 1938, Thomas G. Sheen, a well-known tailor, clothier, and real estate professional in Atlantic City, created a philanthropic legacy through his Will to honor doctors who have made outstanding contributions to mankind through medicine and medical research. The award was inspired by his deep affection for his brother, Dr. Rodman E. Sheen, a radiologist and pioneer in the medical use of Roentgen rays, who was injured during his research.

Administration

Current Trustee: Bank of America, N.A., in Providence, Rhode Island

Selection Process:

• A local New Jersey committee known as the Sheen Advisory Committee makes the final selection
• The committee comprises physicians from southern New Jersey, with half being surgeons and half representing other medical specialties
• The Honors Committee submits three nominees in order of preference
• The recipient is a featured speaker at the annual meeting of the American College of Surgeons New Jersey Chapter

Eligibility Criteria

• Nominees should be on the frontiers of medical science doing work that has great promise
• Currently involved in teaching and research in medicine
• Not retired or semi-retired
• Outstanding contributions to mankind through medicine and medical research

Geographic Scope

• United States (national award)
• Special connection to southern New Jersey region where the Sheen family lived and worked

Contact

For nominations and inquiries, contact the ACS Honors Committee through the American College of Surgeons

Nomination Process

1. Submit a Sheen Award Nomination Form with the following information:
   • Contact information for the nominator and nominee
   • Minimum of two letters of support
   • Current curriculum vitae of the nominee
   • Short biography of the nominee
2. Required Documentation:
   • Letters of Support (minimum 2): Must list accomplishments of the nominee and how they meet the award criteria
   • Curriculum Vitae: Current CV of the nominee
   • Biography: Short biography of the nominee
3. Important Note: Keep the nomination confidential from the proposed nominee
4. Submission: Use the online nomination form "Nominate for Sheen Award"