Distinguished Educator Award
Award Criteria
- Honors individuals who have made substantial and meritorious contributions in clinical or research education as it relates to nephrology on both the local and national levels.
- Has made significant contributions to the education and training of trainees and/or junior faculty.
- Has acquired special knowledge and keeps abreast of the latest advances in clinical care or research through participation in lifelong learning.
ASN's Midcareer Awards recognize midcareer clinicians, educators, health professionals, and researchers.
Nominations open Monday, February 13, 2023. To nominate a candidate, complete the online application including submiting one letter of nomination and the nominee's curriculum vitae (CV) by Friday, March 17, 2023..
If you have any questions, please email ASN Operations Coordinator Molly Harrison at operations@asn-online.org- ASN can only accept one nomination letter per candidate, and these letters are limited to 10 total signatories included in the letter (not sent separately).
- Current members of the Award Selection Committee or the ASN Council cannot sponsor award nominations.
- ASN will NOT consider nominations submitted in previous years. If you wish to renominate a candidate, please submit a new nomination letter and an updated CV.
- ASN active, corresponding, and affiliate members are eligible for the society's awards.
- ASN is committed to increasing diversity – including age, experience, race, ethnicity, and gender – at all levels of the society, including ASN’s awards.
- Between 10 and 20 years from completion of nephrology training or
- Persons at the assistant or associate professor level (or equivalent rank in nonacademic institutions) or
- With at least 10 years' experience after completing nephrology training.
- A 12-month extension will be considered per childbirth during the 10 to 20-year timeframe. All parents are eligible for the extension. To be considered for an extension, please email mharrison@asn-online.org.
- Active, Corresponding, and Affiliate members are eligible for these awards.
- 2022 Steven C. Cheng, MD
- 2022 Matthew A. Sparks, MD, FASN
- 2021 Ursula C. Brewster, MD
- 2020 John Sperati, MD
- 2019 Kambiz Kalantari, MD, MS
- 2019 Stephen M. Sozio, MD, MEd, MS, FASN
ASN defines midcareer professionals as the following: