APA's Minority Fellowships Program Selection and Advisory Committee invites nominations for the Jeanne M. Spurlock Minority Fellowship Achievement Award for 2002. This award will be presented to an alumna or alumnus of the minority fellowships (APA/NIMH, APA/CMHS or APA/AstraZeneca) who has made or is making significant contributions to psychiatry and/or minority and underserved populations.

The purpose of this award is to recognize the outstanding achievements of former fellows of the minority fellowships. It also encourages continued involvement in the fellowship program. The award, which will be presented at the fellows' reception at APA's annual meeting in Philadelphia in May 2002, includes a plaque. No lecture is required.

Nominations should include a brief letter describing significant contributions, including specific details regarding the candidate's qualifications for the award, and a curriculum vitae. The deadline for receipt of nominations is April 20. Nominations should be submitted to Patricia Ordorica, M.D., chair, APA/CMHS Selection and Advisory Committee, APA, OMNA, 1000 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, Va. 22209-3901.

More information is available by contacting Marilyn King by e-mail at mking@psych.org or by phone at (202) 682-6096.