The Leonard A. Levy, DPM, MPH Foot and Ankle Health Section Award recognizes one outstanding podiatric student or resident with a dedication to and passion for public health.
About the Award
Leonard A. Levy, DPM, MPH generously donated $35,000 to the APHA Foot and Ankle Health Section to create this namesake award.
The award, a $3,500 cash gift, will be presented to the recipient during the Section's business meeting at the APHA Annual Meeting and Expo each year for 10 years (2019–2028).
Eligibility
Applicants must be either a:
- student, matriculated, full-time, and in good standing, enrolled in a CPME-accredited US podiatric medical college; or
- resident, matriculated, full-time, and in good standing, enrolled in a CPME-approved podiatric residency program.
Additionally, applicants must:
- be a member of the APHA FAH Section;
- have demonstrated outstanding performance and involvement in the field of public health;
- have outstanding references attesting to the public health interest and exemplary performance in one or more public health activity(ies) from at least one:
- faculty member in a podiatric medical college or a health-care facility affiliated with it; or
- public health professional supervising the student or resident at an organization engaged in public health practice
Applicants must submit a podiatric medical college transcript (student and resident applicants) and an assessment from the residency program in which they are enrolled (resident applicants only).
Selection
A committee of no fewer than three FAH Section leaders will evaluate complete applications. All applicants will be judged on the merit of the above criteria. The recipient of this award will be recognized during a business meeting held at the APHA Annual Meeting.
Note: If there is no qualified applicant in a given year, then no award shall be made that year and the award will extend an additional year. The APHA Foot and Ankle Health Section Leadership is responsible for administering this award. Contact Nell Blake, DPM (nvblake@comcast.net) with any questions.
If you have any questions and/or are interested in applying, please submit your application to Nell Blake, DPM (nvblake@comcast.net) by mid-August of the award year.