WIMS Soaring Star Award
The Soaring Star Award's purpose is to acknowledge women faculty in the University of Kansas School of Medicine who have achieved significant career accomplishments.
Eligibility
Women faculty at the level of associate professor or equivalent, in a basic science or clinical department in the KU School of Medicine, and in good standing with KU Medical Center are eligible.
The candidate must exhibit evidence of:
- Success as a role model for women faculty, non-faculty, trainees, and students
- Leadership at the university, regional, national or international level (e.g., development of clinic work, manuscripts, committees)
- Participation in committees to further develop leadership skills
- Effort to influence or institute a positive cultural change regarding the careers of women faculty, non-faculty and staff members on the KU Medical Center campus
- A steadfast commitment to enhanced collaboration and productive relationships with faculty and staff at all levels of the medical center
Nomination Process
The call-for-nominations is sent out annually in the spring. The 2024 call-for-nominations closed on May 31, 2024. Award recipients will be announced at the August WIMS Annual Event.
Two awards will be given - one to a basic scientist (PhD) and one to a clinician (MD/DO). Each award will come with a $500 stipend for professional development
History
The Soaring Star award was established in 2014 for mid-career women faculty, at the level of associate professor or equivalent (basic science or clinical positions), in our School of Medicine. Honorees are recognized annually at the WIMS Awards Event in August.