The John M. Eisenberg National Award for
Career Achievement in Research
This award recognizes a senior member whose innovative research has changed the way we care for patients, conduct research, or educate students. It is named for the late John M. Eisenberg, MD, MBA, because of his unique role as researcher, mentor, and Director of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, where he was a strong advocate for research in general medicine. This award is supported by the SGIM Make a Difference! Campaign, memorial contributions from Dr. Eisenberg’s colleagues and friends, and the Hess Foundation.
Who Should be Nominated?
An SGIM member who has made major contributions by conducting research that had an important impact on how we do research, on how we care for patients, or on health policy.
Innovative research resulting in new research methods, new research instruments, or use of existing methods or instruments in an innovative manner. Research methodologies are inclusive and may include health services research, clinical epidemiology, clinical trials, qualitative research or cost-effectiveness analysis.
The relevance of the research to general medicine, how innovative the researcher was in conducting her or his work, and the impact of her or his research on the way research is performed or the way medicine is practiced.
Although not required for this award, successful candidates may also have had success as mentors, as advocates for research funding, and may have served in a position of research leadership.
What do I Need to Nominate?
- Nominee must be a SGIM member.
- A formal nomination letter, two single-spaced pages or less, including a description of the nominee’s major contributions in one or more of the areas noted above, and why this person should receive the Eisenberg award.
- A current copy of the nominee's curriculum vitae.
2023 John M. Eisenberg National Award for Career Achievement in Research Award Winner
Lisa A. Cooper, MD, MPH
