Awards
The CRA presents a number of awards to recognize excellence in the field of rheumatology.
Award Recipients
CRA Awards of Distinction
Competition now open! Nomination deadline is October 14, 2024.
A letter of intent (LOI) can be submitted anytime by clicking the “Submit Award of Distinction LOI” button and providing the nominee’s and award’s names. A reminder email will be sent once the competition is open to remind anyone who submitted an LOI to submit a nomination form.
Nomination form is available on the award pages.
- Distinguished Rheumatologist Award
- Distinguished Investigator Award
- Distinguished Teacher – Educator Award
- Emerging Investigator Award
- Emerging Teacher-Educator Award
CRA Master Awards
Competition now open! Nomination deadline is October 14, 2024.
Nomination form is available on award page.
Practice Reflection Award
Competition now open! Application deadline is October 14, 2024.
Application form is available on award page.
Abstract Awards
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The first author must apply for the award during the abstract submission process. Â Applicants that do not apply will not be considered for an award. The top 5 abstracts for each award are adjudicated at the Annual Scientific Meeting and awards are presented during the Gala Dinner. Award winners will be notified via email on Friday afternoon. Case reports will not be considered for awards.
- Best Abstract on Quality Care Initiatives in Rheumatology Award
- Best Abstract on Research by Young Faculty Award
- Best Abstract on Pediatric Research by Young Faculty Award
- Best Abstract on Basic Science Research by a Trainee Award
- Best Abstract on Clinical or Epidemiology Research by a Trainee – Phil Rosen Award
- Best Abstract on SLE Research by a Trainee – Ian Watson Award
- Best Abstract by a Medical Student Award
- Best Abstract by a Rheumatology Resident Award
- Best Abstract by an Undergraduate Student Award
- Best Abstract by a Post-Graduate Research Trainee Award
- Best Abstract by a Rheumatology Post-Graduate Research Trainee Award
- Best Abstract on Spondyloarthritis Research Award