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J. Worth Estes Prize

American Association for the History of Medicine

This award was established in honor of J. Worth Estes, M.D., in recognition of his many invaluable contributions to the American Association for the History of Medicine and to scholarship in the history of medicine. The award is made annually for the best published paper in the history of pharmacology during the previous two years, whether appearing in a journal or a book collection of papers. The choice of topic reflects Worth Estes’ long tenure as Professor of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics at Boston University and his own scholarship in the history of pharmacology.

For the purpose of this award, the history of pharmacology will be defined broadly to include ancient and traditional materia medica, folk medicines, herbal medicines, the pharmaceuticals of the modern era, pharmaceutics, and the like. It shall encompass the discovery of medicaments, basic investigations about them, their characteristics and properties, their preparation and marketing, and their therapeutic applications.

While the committee will be monitoring relevant journals and books where such papers might appear, they welcome nominations of papers that would be eligible for consideration. The nomination should consist of a letter citing the work nominated along with a copy of the paper. For the current award, candidate papers will be those published in 2024 and 2025. Papers in languages other than English should be accompanied by a translation or detailed precis.

Nominations should be directed to the Chair of the Committee, Martha Gardner, chair (martha.gardner@mcphs.edu) and must be postmarked or submitted electronically via e-mail (which is the preferred method of submission) no later than January 15, 2026.

The winner will be invited to attend the 2025 meeting of the Association in Buffalo, NY, June 4-7, 2026, where the award will be conferred. AAHM covers the cost of registration. As a result of a generous contribution in honor of Worth Estes from a member of the Association, the award will be accompanied by a $500 check.

AI Based Application Success Predictor

1️⃣ Strong Historical Scholarship

Reviewers prioritize:

Clear thesis grounded in historiography

Original argument that advances the field

Critical engagement with primary sources (archival material, oral histories, rare texts)

Solid use of secondary scholarly literature

The hallmark of strong AAHM submissions is historical methodology, not just medical context.

2️⃣ Contribution to the History of Medicine as a Discipline

Competitive submissions:

Intervene in a current historiographic debate

Showcase relevance to broader questions (e.g., race, colonialism, disability, public health politics, gender)

Help reinterpret established narratives or reveal neglected histories

Novelty + field significance is essential.

3️⃣ Clarity, Organization & Scholarly Writing Quality

Must demonstrate:

Polished, professional academic prose

Clear structure: research question → argument → evidence → implications

Correct citation format (often Chicago/Turabian)

The quality of writing strongly influences outcome.

4️⃣ Feasibility (for Fellowships / Travel Grants)

For funding-based support:

Defined research plan with realistic timeline

Identification of relevant archives/collections

Evidence that funding will directly enable new research

Clear deliverables (article, chapter, exhibit) improve competitiveness.

5️⃣ Alignment with AAHM Mission & Membership Community

Proposals are stronger when they:

Engage with medicine as both science and social/cultural practice

Address the lived experience of patients, professionals, or institutions

Contribute to ongoing scholarly conversations featured at AAHM meetings

6️⃣ Demonstrated Academic Development

Especially for student awards:

Faculty letter(s) confirming scholarly promise

Building toward thesis/dissertation or publication

Early publications, conference presentations, or archival experience help

Students who appear on trajectory for the field are prioritized.

7️⃣ Ethical & Responsible Use of Sources

Sensitivity to privacy, representation, community narratives

Awareness of ethical issues in historical medical records, trauma histories, etc.

This is increasingly weighted in humanities funding.

🚫 Common Pitfalls

Pitfall	Why it fails
“Medical history-flavored” science projects	Not true historiography
Heavy secondary literature with weak primary sources	Insufficient original contribution
Overly broad or unfocused narrative	Not feasible for a paper/award
Purely celebratory “progress narratives”	Lacks critical analysis
Lack of historical context/theory	Marks novice understanding

🎯 Success Strategy Checklist

Before submitting, ensure your application clearly demonstrates:

✔ Original research question grounded in historiography
✔ Deep engagement with primary sources
✔ Contribution to major themes in medical history
✔ Clear, well-structured, polished writing
✔ Realistic plan & scholarly goals (if funding request)
✔ Strong advisor/mentor support (for students)

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Eligibility Requirements

While the committee will be monitoring relevant journals and books where such papers might appear, they welcome nominations of papers that would be eligible for consideration.

Sponsor Details

Sponsor Institute/Organizations: American Association for the History of Medicine

Sponsor Type: Corporate/Non-Profit

Address: University of Buffalo 554 Park Hall Buffalo, NY 14260

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