Five Iowa Physicians to Watch

Iowa Medical Society (IMS) is excited to introduce a new award for 2025! It is the "Five Iowa Physicians to Watch" . This award is designed to celebrate the good work done by physicians across the state. Nominees should meet one or more of the criteria below and must be:

  • a practicing physician in the state of Iowa with a valid Iowa Medical License
  •  a practicing/teaching physician that has been in practice or teaching for at least two years

Criteria:

Leadership

  • The individual is recognized for leadership qualities, often taking a leading role in their company, organization, or field.
  • This can also include managing teams, leading initiatives, or influencing industry trends.

Impact and Influence

  • The nominee has made a measurable or visible impact in medicine or the medical community. This may involve breaking barriers, fostering innovation, or inspiring others through their work.

Innovation and Creativity

  • The nominee is seen as a forward-thinker, contributing innovative ideas, products, or strategies that influence their industry or community.

Community Impact

  • Efforts and initiatives that serve the community at large. Making positive strides for public health, or other improvements to access to care. 

Potential for Future Success

  • The nominee is seen as someone with a promising future, who is likely to continue contributing significantly in their career or community.

Nominees are encouraged to be IMS members, but IMS membership is not required.

Nominees can self-nominate or be submitted by a third party. If self-nominated, a letter of recommendation should be included highlighting the nominee’s accomplishments.

Nominations will close on February 14, 2025. 

 Winners will be chosen by members of IMS's Leadership Development Committee

If you have any questions or need more information, please contact Heather L. Lee, Director of Membership and Sponsorship HLee@iowamedical.org or 515-421-4776

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Leadership

  • The individual is recognized for leadership qualities, often taking a leading role in their company, organization, or field.
  • This can also include managing teams, leading initiatives, or influencing industry trends.

Impact and Influence

  • The nominee has made a measurable or visible impact in medicine or the medical community. This may involve breaking barriers, fostering innovation, or inspiring others through their work.

Innovation and Creativity

  • The nominee is seen as a forward-thinker, contributing innovative ideas, products, or strategies that influence their industry or community.

Community Impact

  • Efforts and initiatives that serve the community at large. Making positive strides for public health, or other improvements to access to care. 

Potential for Future Success

  • The nominee is seen as someone with a promising future, who is likely to continue contributing significantly in their career or community.

If self- nominating please attach a letter or recommendation below.

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