ACE Rising Stars

The Rising Star Award is an initiative of the Academy of Clinical Excellence (ACE), established to recognize outstanding residents and fellows in Clinical Departments. It honors individuals who consistently exceed expectations, demonstrate unwavering dedication to patient care, and exhibit a deep knowledge base with the ability to apply and communicate their skills effectively across clinical practice, education, and research. It celebrates early-career physicians who embody the Academy’s core values, demonstrate exceptional abilities in clinical medicine, and inspire those around them.

Presented biennially, the ACE Rising Star Award highlights excellence in the following domains:

• Humanism, emotional intelligence, professionalism, and passionfor clinical medicine
• Intellect, clinical acumen, technical skill,and the ability to navigate healthcare systems to address patients' needs within their context
• Scholarly productivityand innovation
• Leadershipas educators and role models among peers and clinical teams

The Rising Star Award honors residents and fellows whose clinical excellence, character, and impact set them apart—individuals we would choose to care for our loved ones and ourselves.