SMA awards: Practicing Medical Anthropology Award
SMA awards: George Foster Practicing Medical Anthropology Award
The Society for Medical Anthropology announces that nominations for the George Foster Practicing Medical Anthropology Award are now being accepted. This award, first given in 2005, recognizes those who have made significant contributions to applying theory and methods in medical anthropology, particularly in diverse contexts, to multidisciplinary audiences, and with some impact on policy. The 2005 Award went to Merrill Singer, the 2006 Award went to Spero Manson, and the 2007 Award went to Susan Hunter.
Nominations for the award should include: a letter of nomination, an additional supporting letter, a biographical statement by the nominee, and the candidate's current CV.
Inquiries and nominations should be sent to:
Dr. Kitty Corbett (Chair of the Selection Committee)
Faculty of Health Sciences
East Academic Annex Rm. 2111
Simon Fraser University
8888 University Drive
Burnaby BC V5A1S6 Canada.
The deadline for nominations is Sep. 1, 2008. Please note that nominations for the George Foster Practicing Medical Anthropology Award will be kept for three years for consideration by the award committee.