Physician Emeritus

The award of Physician Emeritus was created to honor members who have contributed long and meritorious service in the arena of family medicine. Consideration will be given to those physicians who are retired, over age 70 and who are nominated by a TAFP chapter or by any active TAFP member in good standing. The Commission on Membership and Member Services urges all TAFP members to consider their colleagues and submit nominations.

Nomination Requirements

• Nominating letter from active member of TAFP (max of two pages),
• A complete nomination form,
• Typed copy of a current curriculum vitae limited to three pages, and
• Current 5 x 7 black-and-white head-and-shoulders photo of candidate.

Supporting Documentation

• Maximum of ten pages (note: supporting documentation does not include the nomination form or CV),
• One side only, no more than two letters per page,
• All pages must be photocopy-ready and of reproducible quality,
• The entire packet should be mailed flat — do not fold

The Commission on Membership and Member Services will judge submissions.

Awards will be presented at the TAFP Annual Session in Houston, Texas, July 16-20, 2008.

Questions should be addressed to Kathy McCarthy at kmccarthy@tafp.org or call (512) 329-8666, ext 14

Nominations must be received by TAFP by February 11, 2008.

Please mail nominations to:

Kathy McCarthy
Texas Academy of Family Physicians
12012 Technology Boulevard, Suite 200
Austin, Texas 78727