Hartford-Jeste Award for Future Leaders in Geriatric Psychiatry

The Hartford-Jeste Award for Future Leaders in Geriatric Psychiatry, established in 2013, recognizes an early-career geriatric psychiatrist who has made noteworthy contributions to geriatric psychiatry through excellence in research, teaching, clinical practice, and community service and has demonstrated the potential to develop into a leader in the field.

APA Component

Council on Geriatric Psychiatry

Prize

• $1,000
• Plaque

Criteria/Eligibility

Psychiatrist who holds a position no higher than assistant professor and is no more than seven years removed from completion of a geriatric psychiatry fellowship

Nomination Requirements

• Nominations must come from APA members
• Letter of nomination
• Two letters of support from people outside of the nominee’s institution highlighting more specific facets of the nominee’s career and contributions; at least one must be from a geriatric psychiatrist familiar with the nominee’s work
• Nominee’s CV with list of publications as well as grant support

Deadline

June 30

Award Notification

November

Award Presentation

Presented at an appropriate geriatric psychiatry session during APA's Annual Meeting.

Submission and Staff Contact

Patrick Odai-Afotey
Program Manager
podai-afotey@psych.org

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