Saha Awards

The Application Process

Qualified applicants should submit the application no later than May 1, 2023, using the online application. For student awards, one letter of recommendation is required at the time of submission. Award decisions will be announced by June 1, 2023 and awarded at Cardiovascular Research Day on Oct. 20, 2023.

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2023 Saha Awards for Cardiovascular Research and Education

Applications for the 2023 Saha Awards for Cardiovascular Research and Education are now being accepted.

Award Categories

University of Kentucky Medical Student Award - The eligible student must be currently enrolled in the University of Kentucky College of Medicine and must demonstrate an interest in cardiovascular medicine.
University of Kentucky Nursing Student Award - The eligible student must be enrolled in the University of Kentucky Nursing Program and must demonstrate an interest in cardiovascular nursing.
Eastern Kentucky Nursing Student Award - To be eligible for this award, the student can be enrolled in any nursing program but must be training in a medical facility in Eastern Kentucky and must demonstrate an active interest in cardiovascular nursing.
Paula Fritz, RN Patient Education Award - This award is given to a nurse or team of nurses that display creativity and innovation in cardiovascular patient education. The nurses must be able to describe the new approach to patient education through data gathered before and after implementation along with a summary of outcomes. You will need to submit a one page summary of the project.

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Saha Awards Committee Members

Alan Daugherty, PhD, DSc, Chair
Charles Griffith, MD
Gia Mudd-Martin, PhD, MPH, RN
Debra Moser, D.N.Sc., M.N., R.N., F.A.A.N
Wally Whiteheart, PhD