Nominations are due by April 8, 2019
Awards to be presented on May 22, 2019 at the Annual SCS Membership Meeting Attendance. Attendance is necessary to receive the award.

Mark Cummings, Ph.D. Resident Leadership and Medical Scholarship Award The Mark Cummings, Ph.D. Resident Leadership and Medical Scholarship Award is given to a graduating resident in a Statewide Campus System affiliated residency program. Recipients will be selected based on, but not necessarily limited to the following: Embodiment of the highest ethical and moral ideal of professionalism Presentations of scholarly work at regional and/or national meetings Publication(s) in peer-reviewed journals Outstanding contributions to the training of medical students and junior residents Required nomination materials include completion of the nomination form, one letter of support, and synopsis of resident research or scholarly activity. Selections from nominations are made by Bill Corser, Ph.D., RN, Jonathan Rohrer, Ph.D., D.Min., and Sam Wisniewski, MS.
Michael Opipari, DO Distinguished Leadership and Service Award The Michael Opipari, DO Distinguished Leadership and Service Award is given in recognition of exceptional service to the MSUCOM/Statewide Campus System. Member institutions are asked to nominate leaders that exemplify volunteer service, administration, research, teaching, scholarship, and mentorship. Criteria used by the selection committee in choosing the award recipient include: Period of time in service to SCS Amount of time committed to SCS Levels of responsibility/leadership Positive impact on SCS Selections are made from nominations sent to the SCS Governing Board.
Outstanding Program Administrator Award The Outstanding Program Administrator Award is given to a program coordinator in a Statewide Campus System affiliated residency program. Criteria used by the selection committee includes: In-depth understanding of the accreditation process Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Projects to improve residency programs Selections are made from nominations sent to the SCS Governing Board.