The Edward Henderson Student Award is presented to a student in a health professions program who is interested in pursuing a career in geriatrics and with demonstrated excellence in contributing to the field.
Eligibility
To be eligible for nomination, a student in a health professions program including, but not limited to, dentistry, nursing, social work, pharmacy, occupational therapy, or physical therapy, must have demonstrated a commitment to the field of geriatrics through leadership in areas pertinent to geriatrics, the initiation of new information or programs in geriatrics, or scholarship in geriatrics through original research or reviews.
Nomination Process
The student must be nominated by one faculty member. The application packet must include
- The nominating letter.
- The student's curriculum vitae.
- A statement (approximately 150 words in length) from the student nominee describing his/her work and interest in geriatrics; and
- A 150-word summary statement of the nominees’ achievements which we will use in our announcements and speeches. The summary should focus on the impact that they have had or will have on the field of geriatrics.