What We're About
The Awards Committee plays a crucial role in recognizing excellence within the field by selecting and honoring individuals whose contributions have significantly advanced the discipline. Committee members dedicate their expertise and time to meticulously evaluating nominations across multiple categories, such as distinguished service, career accomplishments, educational impact, methodological innovation, and promoting diversity and inclusivity.
What We Do and How to Get Involved
- Review candidate portfolios and deliberate on qualifications.
- Make final recommendations to the Executive Committee and ensure that the awards uphold the highest standards of merit and achievement.
- Award reviews include SER Awards and Travel Scholarship applications.
Committee Leadership:
Committee Chair
John Pamplin
Columbia University, Mailman School of Public Health
Board Liaison
Bryan James
Rush University, Department of Internal Medicine
2025 - 2026 Committee Members:
Alex Mutombo Baleka
Alexis Reeves
Ariadne Rivera
Astrid Berena Herrera
Audre Jane Gaskins
Bill Strohsnitter
Brandon Marshall
Chibuzor abalsilim
Derek Manis
Eduardo Franco
Elena Fuentes-Afflick
Elizabeth Brown
Felice Le-Scherban
Franco Eduardo
Jaimie Gradus
Kara Michels
Kristin Bratton Nelson
Lindsay Kobayashi
Maria Cuellar
Matthew Mimiaga
Meredith Shiels
Michelle Odden
Minkyo Song
Mollie Wood
Nnaemeka Odo
Parichoy Pal Choudhury
Peter Rebeiro
Ransome Eke
Rupak Shivakoti
Sean Hennessy
Sue Bevan
Yan Wang
Zuo-Feng