Clarence Livingood Memorial Award and Lectureship

Eligibility

Criteria:

• The lecture should present views on the broader issues of dermatology to include organizational aspects, socioeconomic issues, ethics, concepts and features specific to the specialty of dermatology, professionalism, and the "art" of dermatology.

• The recipient need not be a dermatologist or a physician. The task force may consider, in addition to physicians, health policy experts, medical ethicists, social/medical philosophers, theologians, etc.

• The recipient should be a recognized expert in the area or issue to be presented.

• The recipient must have excellent and proven communication skills.

Contact Cari Lamberg at clamberg@aad.org.

Summary

The Clarence S. Livingood, MD, Award and Lectureship was established as a segregated fund by the Department of Dermatology at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan. It was endowed by Settler and Doris Giddy in memory of George H. Giddy. The Giddys were both patients and friends of Dr. Clarence S. Livingood. 

Award: The selected lecturer will receive a cash award in the amount determined by the trustees of the Livingood Lectureship and Education Fund, which is currently $10,000. The recipient will also have the honor of presenting a lecture during the Plenary session at the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) Annual Meeting.

Application deadlines

Program application deadline

Nominations submitted on or before January 15 will be included in the selection cycle for current year. Nominations submitted after January 15 will be held for the following cycle. Nominations remain active in the selection cycle for five years.

Create an account on the AAD website and complete the online nomination: Apply or Nominate