AMA Scientific Achievement Award
award conferred by the American Medical Association
The AMA Scientific Achievement Award is awarded by American Medical Association. It may be given to either physicians or non-physician scientists who have contributed significantly to the field of medical science. The award itself consists of a gold medallion.
The recipients are chosen by the AMA's Board of Trustees, and Physician candidates must be AMA members.
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