American Academy of oral and maxillofacial radiology

Howard R. Raper Oral & Maxillofacial Radiology Award

Purpose

The Howard R. Raper Award, sponsored by the American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology and the Indiana University School of Dentistry, has been established to recognize a promising graduate student who demonstrates an interest in oral and maxillofacial radiology and intends to pursue a career in academia. The monetary award is intended to help the student's academic pursuits.

Award

The award will include a certificate and a check for $700. Three hundred dollars is provided by the Dentsply Corporation, Rinn Division through the Academy and two hundred dollars is contributed by the Howard Riley Raper Fund from Indiana University School of Dentistry.

Eligibility

The award is given to a graduate student who is in the second or third year of an oral and maxillofacial radiology graduate or postgraduate educational program. The candidate's nomination for the award must be made by the program director.

Selection Criteria

The criteria for judging the nominees will be based on academic achievement in the graduate or postgraduate program and on potential and interest in oral and maxillofacial radiology. The selection committee shall consist of the chairman, who shall be a member of the faculty at the Indiana University School of Dentistry, and six additional AAOMR active members, one of whom shall be the Academy's President.

Application

The program director must nominate the candidate for the award. In a letter of support, the director must attest to the candidate's status in the program and provide an assessment of the candidate’s academic performance. The candidate is to send a description of his/her career plans. The candidate's curriculum vitae must be provided and include the following areas:

Personal Data
Education
Appointments/Employment
Licensure/Certification
Professional Memberships
Teaching Assignments
Presentations
Service
Grants/Research
Publications

Additional letters of support from faculty are welcome. Electronic copies are preferred and must be sent to the Chairman of the Selection Committee:

Howard R. Raper Award
C/o Dr. Margot L. Van Dis
Indiana University School of Dentistry
1121 West Michigan Street
Indianapolis,IN 46202
Phone: (317) 274-5580
Fax: (317) 278-3018

Email: mvandis@iupui.edu

Applications and all supporting documentation must be received no later than August 15; applications postmarked after August 15 will not be considered. The recipient of the award will be announced at the annual meeting of the Academy. While this is an annual award, it is possible that no award will be given, in a year in which there is no deserving candidate.