Distinguished Educator Award
Award Criteria
- 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.
- Individuals who have made significant contributions to the education and training of trainees and/or junior faculty.
- Individuals who have acquired special knowledge and keep 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, January 27, 2025. To nominate a candidate, complete the online application including submitting one letter of nomination and the nominee's curriculum vitae (CV) by Friday, March 7, 2025..
If you have any questions, please email ASN Senior Operations Coordinator Molly Harrison at operations@asn-online.org- ASN can only accept one nomination letter per candidate and these letters are limited to one nominator and two supporting nominators (included in the letter and not sent separately). All nominators must be current ASN members.
- Current members of the Midcareer Award Selection Committee and ASN Council cannot sponsor or co-sponsor nominations.
- To ensure current information for all the candidates, 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 consideration for the society's awards.
- ASN is committed to increasing diversity, inclusiveness, and equity – including career stage, ethnicity, and gender – at all levels of the society. As part of this commitment, ASN members are eligible to receive one lifetime achievement award and one midcareer award from the society during their careers.
- 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. Women, men, and those who adopt 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.
- 2024 Samira S. Farouk, MD, MS, FASN
- 2024 Abhilash Koratala, MD, FASN
- 2024 Laura J. Maursetter, DO, FASN
- 2023 Anna Marie Burgner, MD
- 2023 Jason Cobb, MD
- 2022 Steven C. Cheng, MD
- 2022 Matthew A. Sparks, MD, FASN
- 2021 Ursula C. Brewster, MD, FASN
- 2020 John Sperati, MD
- 2019 Kambiz Kalantari, MD, MS
- 2019 Stephen M. Sozio, MD, MEd, FASN
ASN defines midcareer professionals as the following: