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Background

Peter C. -P. Char

was a highly respected attorney who represented residents and fellows in medical liability issues for over 15 years. Mr. Char was born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii. He received his B.A. degree from Yale College and his J.D. from Northwestern University School of Law. Mr. Char dedicated much of his practice to the defense and education of medical residents in the areas of risk management and medical malpractice. His memorial fund has been designated to honor residency program directors who exhibit excellence in teaching and dedication to graduate medical education, as Mr. Char did for most of his professional life. A $1,000 award will be given annually to a program director nominated by his or her colleagues and trainees and selected by the HRP Board of Directors.

Who is eligible?

Program Directors of the Hawaii Residency Programs are eligible for the Peter C. -P. Char “Excellence in Education” award.

The following information is requested:

1. A completed application form (attached)
2. Letters of support from at least two of the following:
a. The Department Chair
b. Residents/fellows (highly recommended)
c. Faculty member(s)
d. Others
The letters should state reasons for the nominee’s selection and include a brief summary of the nominee’s significant contributions to graduate medical education in: (a) curriculum and teaching; (b) leadership; (c) mentorship; (d) patient care and safety; (e) program development and improvement; (f) research; (g) resident and faculty development.
3. A curriculum vitae.

The application form may be downloaded (click here) filled out and sent with support letters and curriculum vitae to:

Hawaii Residency Programs, Inc.
1356 Lusitana Street, Suite #510
Honolulu, HI 96813
Telephone: (808) 528-1495
Fax: (808) 586-2947
Email: schiel@hawaii.edu

Required information (from the downloadable form) may be submitted in a separate document as long as all information on the form is included.
The deadline to submit nominations is May 2, 2005

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