The Frank Brown Berry Prize in Federal Healthcare recognizes an outstanding contribution to medicine emanating from the federal sector. The Berry Prize comes with a $10,000 award, sponsored by U.S. Medicine and Delta Dental Plan of California.

Who Is Eligible: The Berry Prize competition is open to federal health professionals from all fields-research, administration, clinical practice, etc.

How To Apply: Submit a nomination to U.S. MEDICINE that contains the following information:

  • Names(s) of the individual(s) being nominated.
  • Title(s) of the Individual(s) being nominated.
  • A summary of accomplishments. In 10 to 12 paragraphs, describe the work accomplished and its importance to medicine in general.
  • Contact information. Include phone and fax numbers and, if possible, the e-mail address for the nominated individual(s).

The Selection Process: Nominations will be screened at U.S. MEDICINE and sent on to an panel of outside judges, who will rank the nominees. The nominee receiving the most votes will be selected for the Berry Prize.

The Award: The Berry Prize winner will be announced in the August issue of U.S. MEDICINE, and a press release will be issued. The award includes a certificate and check.

Further information: Contact U.S. MEDICINE at (202) 463-6000, or e-mail usmedicine@usmedicine.com.

Send nominations to: U.S. MEDICINE, 1101 17th St. NW, Suite 1004, Washington, D.C., 20036, or e-mail them to usmedicine@usmedicine.com. Deadline is May 1.

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