The award recognizes outstanding achievement by a physician member who is within 16 years of graduating medical school and who is not an ACP Medical Student Member or Resident/Fellow Member. Nominees must meet these qualifications as of June 30th of each year considered. Areas of achievement may include leadership; academics, clinical care, including but not limited to publishing, teaching, and mentoring; and/or volunteerism.
Nominating and supporting letters should address:
- The nominee's significant contributions to the areas of medicine and/or academics, including publishing, teaching, and mentoring; and/or volunteerism.
- Whether the nominee's achievements merit local, state, national, or international recognition.
Established: 2003
In honor of Dr. Walter J. McDonald, former Governor and Regent and Executive Vice President of the College from 1995 to 2002.