The Richard L. Byyny Fellow in Leadership aims to recognize and support the development of outstanding mid-career physician leaders. Applicants must be mid-career Alpha Omega Alpha members who provide outstanding leadership within their organizations. Applicants must be active dues members of Alpha Omega Alpha. The applicant's mentors, and all Alpha Omega Alpha members in the application packet must have active dues status. Nominations must be made by a senior executive of the physician's organization. Nominations must be submitted to the local Alpha Omega Alpha Chapter Councilor or to a Chapter Association chair if affiliated with a medical school. If the applicant has no affiliation with a medical school, the applicant may upload the submission packet directly through the Alpha Omega Alpha website. Only one nominee will be accepted from a Chapter, private/community hospital or practice, or organization. Recipients will receive funding to be used for further development of their leadership skills through a specific year-long project. The fellowship may not be used for salary support for either the Fellow or institutional mentors. Alpha Omega Alpha does not pay indirect costs. The award may be used for attendance at leadership development courses and resources related to the Fellow's project, or other expenses related to leadership development approved by Alpha Omega Alpha. Please visit the award's website for more information.