Call nominations for the SELAM Award for Excellence for Promotion in Academic Health Professions. Each year SELAM International presents Awards for Excellence to two individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the development and promotion of women leaders in academic health professions. Michael Reed, B.D.S., Ph.D., was this years recipient at the 2009 ADEA Meeting.    Attached to this request are a description of the award and a list of past recipients. The award is presented at a reception during the AAMC or ADEA annual meetings. This year a call for nominations will appear in July.

The Society for Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine is committed to the advancement and promotion of women to executive positions in academic health professions through programs that enhance professional development and provide networking and mentoring opportunities. The Society will support programs designed for individuals interested in careers in academic medicine and dentistry and will promote collaboration and networking among its members and other organizations that share common goals.