Leadership Award

2023 KAMSA/KAMRAF Leadership and Community Service Award

The 2023 KAMSA/KAMRAF Leadership and Community Service Award for students and trainees will be given to those with demonstrated leadership and community service in KAMSA/KAMRAF. The selected awardee will be acknowledged at the 2023 KAMA 48th Annual Scientific Convention and will receive a $500 award. We strongly encourage all those involved in KAMSA/KAMRAF to apply including previous submissions.

Key Dates

Nominee Submission Opens: April 30, 2023

Deadline for Submission: July 9, 2023 (11:59PM)

Notification of Awardee: July 22, 2023

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Eligibility Criteria for the Application:

  • The applicant must be a medical student, resident or fellow at an ACGME-accredited program at the time of the convention
  • The applicant must be an active member of KAMA/KAMRAF or KAMSA

Application Content:

Current CV

Current CV should highlight involvement in KAMSA or KAMRAF including leadership and contribution to local/national organizational activities.

Brief Personal Statement

Personal statement should describe why you want to attend the KAMA convention and what you think you can bring back to KAMSA or KAMRAF as a result of attending.

Letter of Support

Up to two letters from an attending physician in support of your application may be submitted; at least one letter of support is required. A letter of support from a KAMA attending physician or KAMRAF/KAMSA peer leader is encouraged but not required.

Email Notification:

Notification of award will be sent electronically to the applicant at the email address provided in the online submission. Check both your inbox and junk mail folder for your email notification.

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