Graduate Medical Education Awards
The Department of Graduate Medical Education offers a series of awards that recognize residents, fellows, program coordinators, program directors, faculty, and staff across the Stanford community.
Deadline for All Applications: March 22, 2026
Dr. Miquell Miller Award for Promoting Diversity and Inclusion
Eligible Nominees: Stanford Residents
The Dr. Miquell Miller Award for Promoting Diversity and Inclusion was established in 2020 to recognize a resident who embodies the passion and commitment to expanding diversity and inclusion efforts as demonstrated by Dr. Miquell Miller during her time at Stanford. Dr. Miller was the inspiration and leader in creating the Stanford GME Diversity Committee in 2016 during her time as a general surgery resident.
This annual award is sponsored by the Department of Surgery and the recipient is awarded $1000.
Dr. Audrey Shafer Award for Promoting Diversity and Inclusion
Eligible Nominees: Stanford Fellows
The Dr. Audrey Shafer Award for Promoting Diversity and Inclusion was established in 2023 to recognize a fellow who embodies the passion and commitment to expanding diversity and inclusion efforts as demonstrated by Dr. Audrey Shafer during her time at Stanford. Dr. Shafer is Professor (Emerit) of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine and Founder of Medicine and Muse in the Stanford Center for Biomedical Ethics.
This annual award is sponsored by the Department of Anesthesiology and the recipient is awarded $1,000.
GME Community Engagement Award for Promoting Health Equity
Eligible Nominees: Stanford Residents and Fellows
The GME Award for Promoting Health Equity was established in 2023 to recognize a resident and a fellow that have promoted health equity through research, community engagement, and/or involvement in social advocacy for marginalized communities.
This annual award is sponsored by the Department of Graduate Medical Education (Community Engagement) and each recipient is awarded $1000.
GME Well-Being Awards
Eligible Nominees: Stanford Residents and Fellows
The GME Well-Being Award honors residents and fellows who actively support trainee well-being, address systemic contributors to burnout, improve mental health access, and foster an inclusive and supportive learning environment.
In this category, a total of four awards will be presented to honor individuals for their exceptional contributions and dedication.
GME Kelley M. Skeff Professionalism Awards
Eligible Nominees: Stanford Residents and Fellows
Named in honor of Dr. Kelley Skeff, the GME Kelley M. Skeff Professionalism Award recognizes exemplary professionalism, integrity, and collaboration in working with peers, faculty, and staff across Stanford Medicine.
In this category, a total of four awards will be presented to honor individuals for their exceptional contributions and dedication.
Program Director and Program Coordinator Awards
Eligible Nominees: Stanford Faculty and Staff
The Program Director Awards honor program directors who embody the values of excellence, compassion, professionalism, inclusion, and innovation across the Stanford GME community.
Program coordinators play a critical role in the operational and educational success of GME programs. The Program Coordinator Awards recognize program coordinators for their dedicated commitment in leading and managing their training programs.
GME Outstanding Contributions Awards
Eligible Nominees: Stanford Faculty and Staff
This award recognizes individuals whose outstanding contributions and leadership have significantly advanced the Stanford GME community during the current academic year. It honors meaningful impact in education, learner outcomes, collaboration, innovation, advocacy for residents and fellows, and a demonstrated commitment to diversity, well-being, and continuous improvement.
Program Manager/Education Administrative Director
Eligible Nominees: Staff
The Program Manager/Education Administrative Director Award honors outstanding Program Managers and Education Administrative Directors whose strategic leadership and operational excellence strengthen and advance GME programs.