Saha Awards for Cardiovascular Research and Education

Saha Cardiovascular Research Center

2014 Saha Awards

Awards Announcement

The University of Kentucky Saha Cardiovascular Research Center is now accepting applications for the 2014 Saha Awards.  These awards are given to encourage and support staff and students with an interest in and dedication to cardiovascular medicine.  Each award includes an unrestricted $1000 prize, a certificate and recognition at the University of Kentucky Gill Heart Institute Cardiovascular Research Day held on October 17, 2014 at the Lexington Convention Center.

Award Categories

• MD, PhD Student Award - The eligible student must be currently participating in the MD, PhD program at the University of Kentucky and show an active interest in cardiovascular medicine. (Award Announcement)  (Application)
• Medical Student Award - Students must be currently enrolled in the University of Kentucky College of Medicine and must demonstrate an interest in cardiovascular medicine.  (Award Announcement)  (Application)
• 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.  (Award Announcement)  (Application)
• 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.  (Award Announcement) (Application)
• 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.  (Award Announcement)  (Application)

The Application Process Qualified applicants should submit the application no later than June 2, 2014.  Two letters of recommendation are required at the time of submission.  For the student awards, one letter of recommendation must come from a faculty member of the program in which the applicant is enrolled.  Award decisions will be announced by August 1, 2014.

Saha Awards Committee Members
Alan Daugherty, PhD, DSc, Chair
Dennis Bruemmer, MD, PhD
Charles Griffith, MD
Debra Moser, D.N.Sc., M.N., R.N., F.A.A.N
Ann Smith, MPA, MT (ASCP), FACHE
Lindsey Clem 

For questions regarding the Saha Awards, please contact CVRC Administration at SahaCVRC@uky.edu