The Four Doctors Awards
The Four Doctors Awards recognize the achievements of Johns Hopkins School of Medicine faculty who exemplify the legacy of excellence embodied by the institution’s founding physicians: William Osler, William Henry Welch, William Stewart Halsted, and Howard Atwood Kelly. One award is presented annually.
The Four Doctors Awards are made possible thanks to the generosity of Charles Homcy, an alumnus of the Johns Hopkins University Krieger School of Arts and Sciences (AB ’70, human biology) and School of Medicine (MD ’73).
The 2026 Welch Award for Excellence in Basic Science Research
Honoring Jeremy Nathans, M.D., Ph.D., professor of molecular biology and genetics, neuroscience and ophthalmology, for embodying William Welch’s legacy of excellence in medical research, innovation, education and leadership.
2026 Welch Award for Excellence in Basic Science Research Award Ceremony
Tuesday, May 12, 4:30 pm
Welch Medical Library, West Reading Room
Register to attend in person or join us online via livestream.
2025 Award Recipient: Osler Award for Clinical Excellence
