FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Nadine Popovich 412-321-5030 / npopovich@acms.org
Pennsylvania Geriatrics Society – Western Division Accepting Nominations for the
Geriatrics Teacher of the Year Award
PITTSBURGH (October 1, 2019) . . . The Pennsylvania Geriatrics Society – Western Division (PAGS-WD) is seeking nominations for the Geriatrics Teacher of the Year Award. The award will be presented to two outstanding teachers for their dedication and commitment to geriatrics education.
The annual award honors individuals who have made significant contributions to the education and training of learners in geriatrics and to the progress of geriatrics education across the health professions.
This award will be presented to a physician and a professional from another healthcare discipline such as nursing, advanced practice, physical therapy, pharmacy, occupational therapy, dentistry, audiology, speech-language pathology, and social work, for their geriatrics teaching excellence.
Members and non-members are eligible for the award, with ideal candidates meeting some or all the following criteria:
- Contributes significantly to the teaching of students/trainees
- Coaches and mentors the career development of students and trainees
- Inspires students, trainees and colleagues to join the field of geriatrics
- Demonstrates innovation in geriatrics education
- Exhibits dedication and sustained commitment to teaching and education in the field of geriatrics
- Champions the teaching mission and the growth of the subspecialty of geriatrics
Award eligibility and criteria, along with the nomination form, is available on the society’s website at www.pagswd.org. Nominations must be received before January 25, 2020. Questions regarding the awards or nomination process can be directed to Nadine Popovich, administrator, at npopovich@acms.org or (412) 321-5030.
Awardees will be recognized at the 2020 Clinical Update in Geriatric Medicine conference scheduled March 5-7, 2020 at the Pittsburgh Marriott City Center. Recipients will be honored with a plaque and receive complimentary membership in the society for one year.
Past recipients include Daniel DiCola, MD; Betty Robison, MSN, RN-BC; Vincent Balestrino, MD; Debra K. Weiner, MD, FACP; Pamela E. Toto, PhD, OTR/L, BCG, FAOTA; Jordan F. Karp, MD; Heather A. Sakely, PharmD, BCPS, BCGP; Christine Herb, MD; and Victoria Hornyak, PT, DPT, GCS.
The Pennsylvania Geriatrics Society – Western Division is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of all older persons. It is a non-profit organization of physicians and other health care professionals committed to the provision of quality health care for older persons.