VICTOR NEWCOMER AWARD
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Victor D. Newcomer (April 5, 1916 - March 15, 2002) was a Clinical Professor of Medicine (Dermatology) at UCLA's School of Medicine and a clinician in private practice in Santa Monica, California. A gifted teacher and leader, he received countless accolades including the prized Golden Apple Award from both UCLA and the California Medical Association. Dr. Newcomer was an esteemed and beloved educator, mentor, and role model throughout the Dermatologic community and amongst his students. His life exemplified his dedication and commitment to excellence in teaching and academics. In honor of his memory, the PDA has established the Victor D. Newcomer Award to encourage residents and new practicing clinicians of Dermatology to strive for excellence in their own work.
Eligibility
The Victor D. Newcomer Award is open to PDA members who are either physicians currently enrolled in a graduate dermatologic training program or physicians that have completed their training less than 5 years ago. Any clinical research, basic science research or clinically focused review may be submitted for consideration for this award.
Submitting
All submissions must be done online. Submission forum will be available February 1, 2012.
Submission deadline: June 29, 2012
All applicants will be notified of the results by July 19, 2012.
Award Recipient
The author of the winning submission will receive a cash prize of $500, complimentary meeting registration and reimbursement of expenses (roundtrip economy air travel, two nights hotel accommodations and ground transportation/airport parking) to present the paper at the 64th Annual Meeting of the Pacific Dermatologic Association in Huntington Beach, CA. Approximately 15 minutes will be allotted for the presentation of the paper.
Evaluation
Entries will be judged on the following criteria, depending upon the nature of the presentation:
1. Originality
2. Potential Importance of Work
3. Experimental Methods
4. Conclusions
5. Clarity of Presentation
6. Clinical Relevance
Please omit any information that might lead the judges to recognize you or the institution for which the work was done.
