OTM nominations

Quick questions to ask before writing an OTM:

• How has this person gone above and beyond during the month of nomination?
• Are there specific examples?
• Have you included them?
• Have you explained their job duties if they are not clear?
• Have you defined all unclear acronyms? (NRHH, RHA, RA and NCC)
• How has this program met the needs of students/residents?

Things to consider when writing an OTM:

Be month specific! OTMs are only for the month of nomination, so information from September shouldn't be in a nomination for October.

Be concise! There are word limits on each form. If you go over, the nomination doesn't count.

Be clear! You may know the great things your nominee did, but others might not. A confusing nomination probably won't be selected.

Give examples! Make sure your nomination contains examples, not just fluff. Saying that someone is great means nothing if you don't back it up.

Be detailed! Use dates (month specific, of course), locations and names.

Complete the entire form! Be sure you fill in all blanks and answer all parts, especially on the program nomination.

Ask questions! If you don't have the answers for all parts, ask someone. Nominations don't need to be secret, and there is no harm in asking the nominee to help fill out the form, if necessary — especially on program nominations.

Be on time! Late nominations may not be considered.