Robert L. Wears Patient Safety Leadership Award.

Award Announcement

Robert L. Wears Patient Safety Leadership Award.

November 1, 2023

Regional Center at Jacksonville University, University of Florida College of Medicine – Jacksonville, FL.

Inspired by the research and leadership of Dr. Robert Wears, this award annually recognizes individuals, teams or organizations that examine the applications of safety science concepts to improve medicine. Nominations for the 2024 award must be submitted by January 2, 2024.

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