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2025 AAFP Award for Excellence in Graduate Medical Education - Program Director Reference

2025 AAFP Award for Excellence in Graduate Medical Education Program Director Reference

Step 1
In lieu of a reference letter, please complete the appropriate form. Please provide specific examples of how the applicant meets the evaluation criteria in each of the following categories.

Exemplary Patient Care - The following should be considered when answering:

  • Good professional rapport with patients
  • Diagnostic skills
  • Appropriate use of educational resources and technology
  • Ability to formulate and follow through on proper treatment
  • Engages in teaching
  • Uses creativity in approach to patient care
Interpersonal Relationships - The following should be considered when answering:
  • Shows respect to patients
  • Shows respect to peers and mentors
  • Works well with colleagues and in care teams
  • Embrases diversity
Demonstrated Leadership - The following should be considering when answering:
  • Organized medicine - national, state, or local
  • Other organizations
  • Residency program
Additional Comments - The following should be considered when answering:
  • What sets the applicant apart from their peers
Step 2
Please assign the applicant a numerical value in the space provided for each of the areas using the guidelines below:
  • 5 - Ranks in top 50% of peers
  • 6 - Ranks in top 40% of peers
  • 7 - Ranks in top 30% of peers
  • 8 - Ranks in top 20% of peers
  • 9 - Ranks in top 10% of peers
  • 10 - Exceptional, best resident I ever worked with
3. Exemplary Patient Care *This question is required.
4. Interpersonal Relationships *This question is required.
5. Demonstrated Leadership *This question is required.
Questions? Contact us.

American Academy of Family Physicians | AAFP Award of Excellence in Graduate Medical Education | Attn: Tammy Underwood
11400 Tomahawk Creek Parkway | Leawood, KS 66211-2672
(913) 906-6337 | gmeaward@aafp.org | Fax (913) 906-6088 | www.aafp.org/awards-scholarships/student/gme