All Awards
Thank you for taking the time to nominate yourself or your colleague for an EMRA award. All materials must be received by the due date specified for the award. The easiest and best way to do this is by using our online form.
This year, EMRA is launching a NEW Awards management system. Before you begin your nominations please note you must have the nominee's CV and letter of intent as well as a letter of recommendation. You can request a letter of recommendation by entering the name and email of the recommender in the nomination submission form.
Awards FAQTravel Scholarships
LAC Travel Scholarship
Student / Resident / Fellow Opportunity
Assists a student, resident, or fellow EMRA member with travel costs associated with attending ACEP's Leadership and Advocacy Conference.
EMRA Travel Scholarship to ACEP EDDA (Emergency Department Director's Academy)
Resident / Fellow Opportunity
This scholarship assists emergency medicine residents and fellows in leadership or administration by providing recipients with the opportunity to attend the premier leadership development academy in emergency medicine. Recipients will learn from and network with the best and brightest minds in the field of Emergency Department management and leadership.
Learn MoreEMRA EMBRS (Emergency Medicine Basic Research Skills) Scholarship
Student / Resident / Fellow Opportunity
The EMBRS course (sponsored by EMF/ACEP) is a highly sought-after workshop designed by a task force of experienced investigators to help the physican with an interest in emergency medicine research get started. EMBRS is an 11-day, 2-session program.
Learn MoreEMRA / EDPMA Scholarship
Resident / Fellow Opportunity
This scholarship provides an opportunity for resident and fellow leaders with an interest in the management and business issues involved in running a successful emergency medicine practice; to serve on a committee of the Emergency Department Practice Management Association (EDPMA), receive mentorship from EDPMA leaders, and attend their annual conference, the EDPMA Solutions Summit.
Learn MoreACEP / CORD Teaching Fellowship Scholarship
Resident / Fellow Opportunity
This scholarship covers tuition for the ACEP / CORD Teaching Fellowship, an intensive course in faculty development. The scholarship is available to graduating residents, fellows, and alumni members who have completed residency within the past 5 years.
Learn MoreACEP/EMBC Indy Class Travel Scholarship
This scholarship assists leaders in emergency medicine by providing recipients with the opportunity to join independent, physician-owned groups with policies and practices that matter the most to them. Recipients will learn from and network with the best and brightest minds in the field of Emergency Department.
Learn MoreACEP Scientific Review Subcommittee Appointment
Senior Resident / Fellow Opportunity
Given to an individual who has demonstrated interest in an emergency medicine research career. This award provides for membership on ACEP's Scientific Review Subcommittee (SRS). The SRS reviews and scores the EMF grant applications, provides constructive written feedback on applications, helps develop new research ideas, and mentors young investigators.
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Augustine D'Orta Humanism Award
Resident Opportunity
This award honors a resident physician who demonstrates outstanding community-minded grassroots-oriented political involvement in health policy or community issues.
Learn MoreStephen Tantama, MD Military Excellence Award
Student / Resident / Alumni Opportunity
This award recognizes a resident that embodies the ideals that Dr. Stephen Tantama optimized: leadership, integrity, and bravery in service to our nation and our specialty.
Learn MoreEMRA / ACEP Resident - Fellow Health Policy Elective in Washington, DC
Resident / Fellow Opportunity
Provides a 4-week in-person experience centered out of ACEP's Washington, D.C., office that is an intensive, short-term policy curriculum providing meaningful advocacy exposure.
Learn MoreEMRA / ACEP Medical Student Elective in Health Policy
Student Opportunity
This course is reserved for 4th year medical students applying for EM residency programs with an interest in health policy. The 4-week course takes place in-person and may be taken as a research elective for credit.
Learn MoreAcademic Excellence Award
Resident / Fellow Opportunity
Given to a resident or fellow who has done outstanding work in research or other academic pursuits.
Learn MoreDr. Alexandra Greene Medical Student of the Year Award
Student - 4th year Opportunity
The Dr. Alexandra Greene Award recognizes exceptional students who display a significant interest in emergency medicine.
Applications due by February 16, 2025
Learn MoreJean Hollister Contribution to Pre-Hospital Care Award
Student - 4th Year / Resident Opportunity
Given to a medical student or resident who has made valuable contributions to pre-hospital care and emergency medical services.
Learn MoreFellow of the Year Award
Fellow Opportunity
Given to a fellow member of EMRA that has a record of creativity, enthusiasm, and accomplishment in addressing issues pertaining to emergency medicine a the local, state, and national level.
Applications due by February 16, 2025
Learn MoreEMRA Resident of the Year
Resident Opportunity
This award recognizes an EMRA resident member who has demonstrated significant dedication in promoting the goals and objectives of EMRA at local, state, and national levels.
Applications due by February 16, 2025
Learn MoreRosh Review "One Step Further" Award
Resident Opportunity
Given to a resident who exemplifies the ideals of continuous learning and self-improvement, who goes "one step further" to improve a weakness or accelerate a strength.
Learn MoreACEP/EMRA National Outstanding Medical Student Award
Student Opportunity
The award is intended to recognize students intending to pursue a career in emergency medicine who excel in compassionate care of patients, professional behavior, and service to the community and/or specialty.
Number of Awards: Up to 5 based on selection by ACEP’s Academic Affairs Committee
Learn MoreAttending Awards
Faculty Teaching Excellence Award
Attending Physician Opportunity
Given to an outstanding faculty member who has served as a unique role model for residents.
Learn MoreFaculty Mentor of the Year Award
Attending Physician Opportunity
This award recognizes an attending physician who has demonstrated exceptional service as a mentor for either medical students, residents and fellows in emergency medicine. The dedicated recipient is an outstanding role model for future emergency medicine physicians.
Learn MoreJoseph F. Waeckerle, MD, FACEP - Alumni of the Year Award
Attending Physician Opportunity
EMRA's premiere award honors a physician who has made an extraordinary, lasting contribution to the success of EMRA.
Learn MoreLeadership Awards
Chair of the Year
Emergency Department Chairs
Residents & fellows are the future of emergency medicine, but they require the support of their Chairs to achieve their full potential. This award recognizes an emergency department chair for going above and beyond in supporting their trainees, as well as for innovation, leadership, and mentorship.
Residency Director of the Year
Residency Director Opportunity
This award recognizes a residency director who serves as a role model for residents and exemplifies those qualities residents value in a mentor.
Sherrill Mullenix Residency Coordinator of the Year
Residency Coordinator Opportunity
This award is given to the residency coordinator who regularly goes above and beyond the call of duty for the good of the program and its residents; supports resident endeavors in extracurricular activities like community service, research, etc.; and actively supports resident involvement in specialty organizations.
Associate Residency Director of the Year
Associate/Assistant Residency Director Opportunity
This award recognizes an associate or assistant residency director who serves as a role model for residents and exemplifies those qualities residents value in a mentor.
Chief Resident of the Year
Senior Resident Opportunity
This award recognizes a chief resident who act as a mentor, role model, and above all friend to their classmates. These individuals strive for excellence in all aspects of emergency medicine and go above and beyond to support their residency program.
Applications due by February 16, 2025
Learn MoreOther Awards
Clinical Pathologic Case Conference (CPC)
EMRA supports the CORD CPC by presenting awards of $500 to the resident who is selected Best Presenter in the finals and $500 to the Best Discussant's program -- a total of $1,000. The preliminary competition is held during CORD's Academic Assembly in the spring and the final competition is held at ACEP's Scientific Assembly in the fall.
Learn MoreEMRA / EMF Resident and Medical Student Research Grant
Student / Resident Opportunity
EMRA makes a $25,000 annual contribution to EMF in support of resident research. The grants are administered through EMF.
Learn MoreEMRA Presidential Leadership Award
Student, Resident, Fellow Opportunity
Awarded by the EMRA President to select leaders for outstanding service to EMRA and on behalf of EM physicians-in-training.
Learn MoreEMRA 25 Under 45
We want to celebrate YOU - the young influencers in Emergency Medicine who are shaping the future of Emergency Medicine by making a difference in your community, your hospital, and our specialty.
Learn MoreBe the Change Project Grant
Student / Resident / Fellow Opportunity
This is EMRA's largest award and is intended to empower you, as an EMRA member, to "dream big" for emergency medicine and receive the funding to make your idea a reality.
Learn MoreCritical Care Medicine Conference Scholarship
Resident Opportunity
This scholarship helps an EM resident attend a critical care conference, with the goal of stimulating EM critical care research. One award will be given per year.
CORD Academic Assembly Travel Scholarship
Resident / Fellow Opportunity
Given to individuals who demonstrate significant academic and scholarly interest in emergency medicine to attend the CORD Academic Assembly Conference.
FemInEM FIX2022 Conference Travel Scholarship
Resident Opportunity
This scholarship assists a resident member of EMRA with the costs associated with attendance of the FemInEM FIX Conference. One applicant will be chosen.
International EM Rotation Scholarship
Due to COVID19 travel restrictions, this award is currently not accepting applications.
Resident Opportunity
This award assists an exemplary resident with the costs associated with an elective in International Medicine that engages in the evolution of emergency medicine in environments where there is such a need.
Learn MoreClinical Excellence Award
Resident Opportunity
Recognizes a resident who has done outstanding work in the clinical aspect of emergency medicine.
Learn MoreFOAM(er) of the Year
Student / Resident / Fellow Opportunity
This is an award to recognize a member's contribution to free open access medicine (FOAM) education.
Learn MoreACEP Travel Scholarship
Student / Resident / Fellow Opportunity
This scholarship assists a student, resident, or fellow member of EMRA with the costs associated with the attendance of ACEP's Scientific Assembly Meeting.
SAEM Travel Scholarship
Student / Resident / Fellow Opportunity
This scholarship assists a student, resident, or fellow member of EMRA with the costs associated with attendance of the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine Annual Meeting. 1 applicant may be chosen.
EMRA / ACEP Congressional Health Policy Fellowship in Washington, DC
Resident / Fellow Opportunity
This award will not be available for the summer award cycle.
Provides a month-long experience working as a contributing member of a Congressional office on Capitol Hill. Fellows will gain a first-hand understanding of the legislative and policy process.
Learn MoreEMRA Simulation Research Grant
Student / Resident / Fellow / Any EM Interest Group Whose Principal Applicant is an EMRA Member.
To provide research funding to Emergency Medicine (EM) physician-in-training interested in completing simulation-based projects during residency/medical school. This Grant promotes the involvement of emergency medicine trainees in research which supports the specialty of emergency medicine and its training.
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