Award at a Glance
Award amount: $1,000, plus up to $2,000 in travel expense reimbursement, early registration for the American Physiology Summit and admission to the section banquet.
Application deadline: July 14
Questions? Contact: Andrew M. Petzold, PhD, Chair, Teaching of Physiology Section Award Committee
Award Description
The Claude Bernard Distinguished Lectureship of the Teaching of Physiology Section is presented to an established investigator with a history of excellence in education who is making outstanding contributions to teaching and learning.
Award Criteria
Nominees will be evaluated on the following:
- Evidence of an established record of effective teaching and/or student advising or mentorship at the undergraduate, graduate or professional level as supported by curriculum vitae and/or letters of support.
- Evidence of teaching excellence through awards or recognition including internal, national and international recognition.
- Continued contribution to physiology education scholarship including peer-reviewed educational journal articles and/or textbooks, laboratory materials and online resources for use in physiology teaching.
- Continued contribution to physiology education at a national and/or international level via APS educational activities, educational outreach activities or engagement with the public in other education settings.
- A letter from the nominator and two letters of support that showcase evidence of merit and lend insight into the nominee’s contributions to physiology education.
Eligibility
The nominee must:
- Be nominated by an APS member.
- Present a talk at the American Physiology Summit that furthers interest in and enhances educational practices relevant to teachers of physiology.
Nomination Requirements
A complete nomination must include:
- A nomination letter from an APS member.
- Two additional letters of support from APS members.
- The nominee's curriculum vitae.
The award is available by nomination only. Self-nominations are not permitted.
The Claude Bernard Distinguished Lectureship Committee selects one recipient each year.
Conditions of the Award
The awardee must present a lecture and accept the award at the Summit and attend the Teaching of Physiology Section banquet.
Nominators are responsible for confirming the nominee can attend the Summit. The awardee is responsible for arranging their travel funding beyond the reimbursement provided as part of the award.
About Claude Bernard
Claude Bernard, MD, (1813-1878) was a pioneering French physiologist who established the fundamental principles of experimental medicine and revolutionized medical education through his systematic approach to scientific investigation.