The William Rutherford International Award is now open for nominations to individuals that have demonstrated evidence of excellence in emergency care or humanitarian activities within low- and/ or middle-income countries or settings.
The recipient of the award, as well as a collaborator of the recipient from a low or lower middle-income country or setting, will have an invitation to co-present their work at a national RCEM conference with costs covered for travel, hotel and conference registration.
Potential candidates can be nominated by Fellows or Members of the RCEM. The nominee must also be a Fellow or Member of the RCEM. Applications close at 17:00 on 31 July 2024
Andrew Fryer, RCEM Head of International, said: “William Rutherford was a pioneer in Emergency Medicine whose passion for alleviating suffering led him to dedicate two decades of his life to working with communities in rural India to support the local developments in Emergency care.
“The William Rutherford International Award celebrates individuals who support collaborations with a focus on excellence in emergency care and humanitarian service.
“We invite you to submit your nominations so we can honour the many inspirational partnerships designed to build emergency care programs, deliver humanitarian medical services, and shape the future of emergency care through education.”
