Scholarships & Awards

Certification Exam Scholarship

Purpose

The certification exam scholarship shall be provided to six (6) individuals within the calendar year in the amount of $400 each. Fees on the NAMSS website differ based on whether the applicant is a current NAMSS member or a non-member. WAMSS does not require an applicant to be a current member of NAMSS.

Eligibility

Criteria

Have commitment towards educational growth as a medical staff services professional
Have commitment towards the enhancement of professionalism in the field of medical staff services
Be enthusiastic in supporting the goals of WAMSS
Explain future benefits to WAMSS resulting from educational assistance
Actively study for the exam, either by involvement in a study group or using study guide materials
Contribute to the WAMSS community
Represents the profession to the public in a positive manner

Apply for Certification Exam Scholarship

WAMSS Annual Conference Scholarship

Happy group of healthcare workers smiling at the hospital

Purpose

Eligibility

Criteria

Have commitment towards educational growth as a medical staff services professional
Have commitment towards the enhancement of professionalism in the field of medical staff services
Be enthusiastic in supporting the goals of WAMSS
Explain future benefits to WAMSS resulting from educational assistance
Actively study for the exam, either by involvement in a study group or using study guide materials
Contribute to the WAMSS community
Represents the profession to the public in a positive manner

Apply for Certification Exam Scholarship

Judy Kleckner Scholarship

Purpose

The Judy Kleckner Scholarship provides financial assistance to one (1) WAMSS member per year in an amount not to exceed $500 each.

Criteria

Be certified as a Certified Professional Medical Services Management (CPMSM) or a Certified Provider Credentialing Specialist (CPCS).
Be actively involved in the medical staff services profession.
Be a current member of WAMSS.
Not be a current member of the WAMSS Board or WAMSS Scholarship Committee.
Currently plan or have plans of participation in a formal accredited educational program that will foster personal and professional growth and enhance knowledge and competence in the field of medical staff services.
Applicant to provide proof or copy of course enrollment.

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Margaret Geering Recognition Award

Purpose

The Margaret Geering Award was created in 2001 to recognize current or former WAMSS members for outstanding contributions to the medical staff profession of NAMSS and/or WAMSS.

Eligibility

Apply for Margaret Geering Recognition Award

Icon Award

Purpose

The ICON (Inspirational Commitment to the Organization) award was created in 2018 to recognize an individual or group that has a proven track record in heightening the awareness of WAMSS and elevating the esteem of the medical services professional.

Eligibility

Nominees may be individuals or groups, member of WAMSS or key stakeholders. Nominees must have working knowledge of the value and scope of services provided by medical services professionals as well as the strategic goals of WAMSS. Nominees must have proven track record in heightening awareness of WAMSS and elevating the esteem of the medical services professional.

Email the Nomination Form to scholarshipchair@wamss.org with the subject line, “WAMSS ICON Award Nomination.”

Criteria

Continuous encouragement and enthusiasm for the work of the Washington Association Medical Staff Services.
Commitment to the organizational goals, mission, and vision of the Washington Association Medical Staff Services.
Demonstrated success in heightening awareness of WAMSS to members, employers, key stakeholders, and/or the public.
Demonstrated success in promoting the value of the medical services professional’s role in the healthcare community.
Demonstrated success in elevating the esteem of the medical services profession.
Qualities of leadership and statesmanship are exhibited for the benefit of the organization and the profession.

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