CHICAGO, IL--(Marketwire - Oct 16, 2012) - The American Medical Association (AMA) Foundation recognizes the incredible efforts of physicians, residents and medical students who go beyond the call of duty to improve public health, provide care for people in need and serve as community leaders.

Each year, the AMA Foundation presents the Excellence in Medicine Awards, in association with Pfizer Inc., to acknowledge the everyday heroes who embody the highest values of the medical profession: altruism, public service and dedication to patient care.

Applications and nominations for the 2013 Excellence in Medicine Awards are now being accepted. Submissions are due November 16, 2012.

The Excellence in Medicine Awards program includes four categories that span the physician lifecycle:

The Excellence in Medicine Awards will be presented at a banquet on February 11, 2013, in Washington,D.C. Award recipients will receive travel expenses to attend the ceremony, and $2,500 grants will be provided to the awarded physicians' organizations.

Biographical videos featuring the 2012 Excellence in Medicine Award recipients can be found on YouTube.

Nominate the outstanding physician in your life, or encourage medical students and residents to apply.Please visit the AMA Foundation website, http://www.amafoundation.org, for more information.

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Honoring the Heroes of Medicine: AMA Foundation Accepting Nominations and Applications for the 10th Annual Excellence ...