Nominate a Rising Leader in Managed Care Research

The Seema S. Sonnad Emerging Leader in Managed Care Research Award, established in 2015 in memory of our esteemed associate editor, Seema S. Sonnad, PhD, pays tribute to rising stars who are revolutionizing the field of managed care. This accolade recognizes individuals who embody Dr Sonnad’s passion for groundbreaking research and have the potential to reshape the future of health care. Nominate exceptional candidates who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, innovative thinking, and a commitment to improving patient outcomes in the realm of managed care.

Submit Your Nomination

Eligibility and Requirements

• Nominees must be less than 5 years from the receipt of their highest degree/less than 7 years from the start of their first full-time position.
• Publication or acceptance of a paper in AJMC® will be positively noted (but not required).
• Letter of recommendation outlining contributions and merit (not to exceed 2 pages) is required.
• Curriculum vitae (CV) must be submitted.

Self-nominations are permitted.

Award Committee

Cochairs

A. Mark Fendrick, MD

Professor of Medicine, School of Medicine
Director, Center for Value-Based Insurance Design
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI

Members

Michael E. Chernew, PhD

Leonard D. Schaeffer Professor of Health Care Policy
Director, Healthcare Markets and Regulation Lab
Harvard Medical School
Boston, MA

Dennis P. Scanlon, PhD
Distinguished Professor of Health Policy and Administration
Director of the Center for Health Care and Policy Research
Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA

Kimberly D. Williams, MPH
Senior Research Associate
Value Institute, ChristianaCare Institute for Research on Equity and Community Health
Newark, DE