In honor of one of our founding members, Armond H. Start, MD — who represented the highest of ideals in correctional medicine.
The Armond Start Award of Excellence was established in 1997 in honor of one of our founding members, Armond H. Start, MD. Dr. Start represented the highest of ideals in correctional medicine — and the award that bears his name recognizes those who carry them forward.
To merit consideration for this prestigious award, nominees should meet one or more of the following criteria — each reflecting a value Armond Start lived by.
Start consistently advocated that standards be set and adhered to, and refused to compromise these positions even when they were unpopular.
Start was a leader in demonstrating that one of the roles a physician has in a setting not designed for the delivery of medical care is to advocate for what is in the best interest of one’s patients. Beyond that, he realized that in order to attract and retain qualified health care professionals, the environment they work in must be professionally acceptable.
Start helped to set the tone for modern correctional medicine, beginning with his strong advocacy against requiring physicians to participate in executions. In addition, his role in drafting a professional code of ethics was seminal.
Start demonstrated his dedication to these activities so that people working in the field would continue to be able to hone their skills.
Nominations are accepted from ACCP members in good standing. Only ACCP members in good standing are eligible for nomination.
This award may or may not be given each year, depending on the quality of the nominations, at the discretion of the Committee on Nominations.
Nominations are accepted year round. The deadline for consideration for a particular year will be announced in nomination request emails to the membership.
The ACCP Committee on Nominations will review nominations, eliminating those that are ineligible under the policies listed. Valid nominations will be presented with additional information from ACCP records, as appropriate. The Committee’s recommendation will be made prior to the annual meeting and given to the Board of Directors for approval. Winners will be notified in writing of the award.
The physicians who have received the Armond Start Award of Excellence since 1999.
Nominations are accepted year round from ACCP members in good standing. Help us honor the physicians who uphold the highest standards of correctional medicine.
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