PK Patel Perfusion Education Excellence Award

Celebrating Exceptional Dedication to Perfusion Education

The PK Patel Perfusion Education Excellence Award honors a perfusionist who has gone above and beyond in educating and mentoring perfusion students. This award pays tribute to the legacy of Priyavadan K (PK) Patel, who deeply valued the role of education in shaping the next generation of professionals.

Recipients of this award exemplify:

• Expertise in subject matter
• Professionalism in practice
• Commitment to student engagement
• Adaptability in teaching
• Clear and effective communication

Phase 1: Nomination Form

Deadline: September 8, 2025

Eligible nominators:

• Current students (within the last year) at CAAHEP-accredited perfusion programs or programs in candidacy

Nominee requirements:

• Must be an active educator (Clinical Preceptor or Academic Instructor)
• Actively teaching or precepting during the year prior to the award
• Officially affiliated with a CAAHEP-accredited program or program in candidacy
• Active CCP

Form fields:

• Nominee First & Last Name
• Institution/Hospital Name
• Nominee Email
• A minimum 500-character response addressing:
  • What makes the nominee a great educator?
  • An example of when they went above and beyond
  • Something you learned from them that you continue to use
  • How they create a strong learning environment
  • What sets them apart from other preceptors

Phase 2: Finalist Form

Deadline: January 11, 2026

Once finalists are selected, additional input will be gathered.

See finalists here

Eligible nominators:

• All perfusionists or perfusion students who have professionally interacted with the finalist

Form requirements:

• Minimum of 2 sentences responding to at least one of the following:
  • Describe your experience working with the nominee, highlighting their character
  • Share their strongest qualities as a preceptor or instructor
  • Explain how they’ve impacted your clinical practice

Honor the Legacy of PK Patel

Help us recognize the educators shaping the future of perfusion. Submit your nomination today and celebrate those making a lasting difference!