Kapil Sethi, MD, FRCP Teaching Award

Nominations are open until March 31st at 12pm noon CST.

In honor of AINA Past President, Kapil Sethi, MD, who passed away in 2024, the Teaching Award have been established as a new award in 2025, this award will recognize an Indian American Neurologists who is an outstanding teacher and has promoted teaching excellence in their career.

Criteria

• Demonstrates exceptional teaching skills, provides innovative and engaging methods of education. Serves as an effective mentor, guiding students and trainees in academically, clinical, and/or in research.
• Develops impactful educational resources (e.g., manuals, e-learning modules, case studies).
• Publishes high-quality research papers or case reports that enrich neurology education.
• Integrates evidence-based practices into teaching and clinical education.
• Shares knowledge through conferences, workshops, or continued medical education (CME) programs at a regional and/or national level.
• Demonstrates leadership in academic institutions or professional organizations promoting neurology education.

Eligibility

• Must be an AINA Member engaged in teaching undergraduate or postgraduate students in neurology.
• Should have a minimum of 3 years of teaching experience in a recognized institution (after completion of postgraduate training)
• Nominees may be self-nominated or nominated by peers, students, or professional bodies.

Nomination Process

• Submission Requirements
• • Completed Application Form: https://form.jotform.com/250585084053153 
  • A detailed curriculum vitae (CV) highlighting teaching experience.
  • Letters of support (maximum of three) from students, peers, or administrators

Selection Committee

Award Presentation

The recipient will be recognized during the AINA Annual Meeting. 

Submit a Nomination Here