Faculty Excellence

The University of Louisville School of Medicine commends our faculty's commitment to excellence and honors those who bring distinction to our institution.

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Interim Dean Jeff Bumpous is pleased to announce the 5th Annual Celebration of Faculty Excellence. University of Louisville School of Medicine will honor our faculty who bring distinction to our University through their commitment to the areas of service, teaching, and research. Below are links to the criteria (under the title of each award category) for each of of the Faculty Excellence Awards for the 2023 celebration. All nominations must be submitted no later than 11:59 PM on Thursday, August 31, 2023.  

2023 SOM Faculty Excellence & Recognition Awardees

2022 SOM Faculty Excellence Awardees

Past Recipients of Outstanding Scholarship, Research and Creative Activity Awards
Past Recipients of Distinguished Service Awards
Past Recipients of Educator & Multicultural Teaching Awards


  • Distinguished Service Awards
    • Service to UofL     ..... $500
    • Service to Profession     ..... $500
    • Service to the Community, Commonwealth, and/or the Region     ..... $500
    • National / International Service     ..... $500
    • Career of Service (must be a combination of the above)     ..... $750
  • Educator Awards
    • Gratis Faculty Teaching Award     ..... $500
    • Outstanding Educator     ..... $500
    • Career Achievement in Education     ..... $750

If you have any questions please feel free to contact our office at 502-852-6266 or pdharr11@louisville.edu