NPUAP Young Investigator Awards
Call for Kosiak Award Nominations
NPUAP is accepting nominations for the Kosiak Award. This award was designed to honor individuals who have made significant contributions to the prevention and/or management of pressure ulcers through their leadership in the areas of research, education and/or patient care. The award is named in honor of Dr. Michael Kosiak for his classic, original contributions on the etiology of pressure ulcers. Past recipients of the Kiosk award are:
2003: Richard M. Allman, MD
2001: JoAnn Maklebust, MSN, RN, CS, CNP
1999: Barbara Braden, Ph.D., RN, FAAN
1997: Roberta S. Abruzzese, Ph.D., RN, FAAN
1995: Martin C. Robson, MD
1993: Thomas Krouskop, Ph.D.
1991: Nancy Bergstrom, Ph.D., RN, FAAN
Nominations for the award should be sent to the NPUAP National Office. Each nomination should consist of a detailed letter describing the accomplishments of the nominee in the areas of research, education, and/or patient care. Only nominees who are U.S. citizens will be considered. Each nomination letter should be accompanied by a complete curriculum vitae of the nominee and two letters of endorsement from knowledgeable colleagues.
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