Dean’s Award

1. Purpose

The Dean’s Award for Outstanding Contribution recognises a distinguished alumnus or alumna of the College of Remote and Offshore Medicine Foundation who has demonstrated exceptional professional achievement, service, or innovation that exemplifies the College’s mission: to advance medical education, research, and practice in remote, austere, and resource-limited environments.

This award serves both to honour the recipient’s achievements and to inspire current students and graduates to uphold the highest standards of professionalism, compassion, and innovation in the field of austere medicine.

2. Eligibility

To be eligible for nomination, the candidate must:

• • Be a graduate of a CoROM degree, diploma, or certificate programme.
  • Be in good standing with the College and the professional community.
  • Not currently serving as a member of the College’s senior management or Board of Governors.
  • Demonstrate sustained contributions consistent with CoROM’s mission and values.

3. Nomination Process

Call for Nominations:

• • A call for nominations shall be issued by the Dean’s Office on 1 December of each year.

Submission Requirements:

• • Completed nomination form.
  • Curriculum vitae or professional biography of the nominee.
  • Two letters of support (from supervisors, colleagues, or community partners).
  • A 300–500 word statement outlining the nominee’s contributions and alignment with CoROM’s mission.

Who May Nominate:

• • Alumni
  • Faculty members
  • Staff
  • Professional or community partners affiliated with CoROM

Nomination Deadline:

• • All nominations must be received by 1 December to be eligible for review.

4. Selection Process

Dean’s Award Committee – The Committee shall consist of:

• • Executive Dean
  • Vice Dean
  • Associate Dean
  • Dean Emeritus

5. Evaluation Procedure:

• • Each Committee member shall independently score nominations against the published criteria.
  • Scores will be aggregated, and the highest-scoring nominee above the 80% threshold will be recommended to the Dean for approval.
  • In the event of a tie, the Executive Dean will cast the deciding vote.

Confidentiality:

• • All deliberations of the Committee shall remain confidential.

Conflict of Interest:

• • Any member of the Committee with a personal or professional conflict must recuse themselves from the evaluation of the affected nominee.

6. Presentation of the Award

The Dean’s Award will be presented annually at the Medicine in the Mediterranean Conference. The recipient shall receive:

• • A formal certificate signed by the Executive Dean.
  • A commemorative plaque.
  • Recognition on the CoROM website and Alumni Association communications.
  • The recipient may be invited to deliver a short keynote or acceptance address at the conference.