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Become a member and receive career-enhancing benefits

Our top priority is providing value to members. Your Member Services team is here to ensure you maximize your Âé¶¹´«Ã½member benefits, participate in College activities, and engage with your Âé¶¹´«Ã½colleagues. It's all here.

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Awards

Distinguished Service Award

Established 1957

The Distinguished Service Award was established by the Board of Regents in 1957. It is the highest honor and award bestowed by the Âé¶¹´«Ã½. The Recipient should be a distinguished contributor and have a record of outstanding service and be an active supporter of the Âé¶¹´«Ã½. Consideration is given to the board, committee, council, and other voluntary services to the College. While recognizing that an individual’s entire surgical career is relevant, this Award is intended to specifically honor service to the Âé¶¹´«Ã½. Although not restricted, the Honors Committee has attempted to select individuals that have not held office in order to acknowledge Fellows that have served with distinction, but with less recognition. Further, the Honors Committee does not consider nominees who are currentlyÌýserving as Officers or Regents of the College or have held the office of President of the College. The Award is presented during the Convocation Ceremony on the Sunday evening prior to the official start of the annual Clinical Congress.

Submit a Distinguished Service Award Nomination Form and provide the following information:

  • Contact information for the nominator and nominee.
  • Upload a minimum of two letters of support which list accomplishments of the nominee and how they meet the criteria for the award or honor.
  • Upload a current curriculum vitae of the nominee.
  • Upload a short biography of the nominee.
  • Please keep the nomination confidential from the proposed nominee.
Distinguished Service Award Recipients