Awards and Expectations

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Award Levels

Academy Member: hold active CORD membership and have a strong desire to participate in the Academy. Must be actively involved in medical education and scholarship for at least 1 year.  Evidence of quality, quantity, and breadth of educational contributions should be demonstrated in at least one of the four Academy Divisions of Scholarship.

Academy Scholar: hold active CORD membership and have a strong desire to participate in the Academy. Suggested time frame of at least 4 years of active involvement in medical education and scholarship. Evidence of quality, quantity, and breadth of educational contributions should be demonstrated in at least one of the four Academy Divisions of Scholarship.

Distinguished Educator: hold active CORD membership and have a strong desire to participate in the Academy. Suggested time frame of at least 7 years of active involvement in medical education and scholarship. Evidence of quality, quantity, and breadth of educational contributions should be demonstrated in at least one of the four Academy Divisions of Scholarship.

Legacy Mentor: hold active CORD membership and have at least 15 years of active involvement in medical education and scholarship. Evidence of quality, quantity, and breadth of educational contributions should be demonstrated in at least one of the four Academy Divisions of Scholarship. A recognized leader in the field.

 

Minimum Expectations

All Academy Members: Serve as role models, participate in a significant number of Academy events and meetings, participate in vetting ideas/projects, act as “think tank” on issues relevant to EM education, interact with the other CORD Academy members to create and maintain a high-level, proactive and effective education resource for the EM education community.

Academy Scholars/Distinguished Educators: Serve as mentors, participate in the selection of Academy award recipients, mentor Academy applicants and members in the development of their portfolios. Distinguished Educators are expected to lead Academy national presentations and/or coaching sessions.

 

Renewal Requirements

Requirements for renewal: must meet expectations, including significant participation in Academy events and meetings, must submit updated CV/portfolio, demonstrating commitment to education in a specific Academy Division.

Members and Scholars

    • Renewal is required every 5 years
    • If requirements not met, full application required for renewal
    • Can apply for higher level of membership before renewal 

Distinguished Educators

    • Renewal is required every 5 years
    • If requirements not met, full application required for renewal
    • Can apply for alternate Division membership before renewal 

Legacy Mentors

    • Renewal is required every 5 years
    • If requirements not met, full application required for renewal