Nominations - TEDMED

Know someone who has a big idea in health and medicine that bridges the gap between science and the public? We want to meet them!

Nominations are now open for Season 4!

What is TEDMED Conversations?

TEDMED Conversations brings to life the kind of thought-provoking exchanges that have always been at the heart of TEDMED. Inspired by the spontaneous conversations that unfold in the hallways of TEDMED events, this video series brings together curious minds to explore bold ideas, challenge assumptions, and uncover unexpected connections across health, medicine, science, and the human experience.

Who makes a great nominee?

We’re looking for people with ideas that can change how we understand health and medicine. Nominees may be scientists, clinicians, patients, advocates, entrepreneurs, artists, educators, technologists, community leaders, or thinkers working beyond traditional boundaries. We welcome people at any career stage, from any background, whose work offers a fresh perspective, challenges assumptions, or opens new possibilities.

ABOUT YOU

Your full name (First + Last)(Required)

Email(Required)

Your organization or affiliation

If unaffiliated, enter ‘Independent’ or ‘Not applicable.’

What is your relationship to the Nominee?(Required)

ABOUT THE NOMINEE

Nominee's Full Name(Required)

Please omit honorifics and credentials such as Dr., MD, or PhD.

Nominee's current title or role(Required)

Nominee's organization, institution, or company(Required)

If unaffiliated, enter ‘Independent’ or ‘Not applicable.’

Nominee's location

City, state or region, and country.

Nominee's website or primary profile

Nominee's email address

Share only information appropriate for professional outreach.

If you don’t know the nominee’s email address, please share another way we can contact them.

THE IDEA

What idea, question, story, or body of work should this person bring to TEDMED?(Required)

Focus on the central idea, not only the nominee’s biography.

Why does this idea matter now?(Required)

Why is this idea important now, and how could it affect people’s lives?

What makes this nominee especially credible or well suited to speak about this idea?(Required)

Consider expertise, lived experience, leadership, research, recognition, or direct involvement.

What is distinctive, surprising, or under-recognized about their perspective?(Required)

Help us understand what they add that audiences may not have encountered before.

SUPPORTING MATERIALS

Please share 1–3 links that best demonstrate the nominee’s work.(Required)

These may include articles, research, interviews, profiles, project pages, or other relevant material. Enter one link in each field below.

Link 2

Link 3

Please share links to the nominee speaking, if available.

Talks, interviews, podcasts, panels, lectures, or media appearances are all helpful.

Link 2

Link 3

Has the nominee spoken at TED, TEDGlobal, TEDx, or another major event?

Select all that apply.

If relevant, list notable awards, publications, research, projects, or other recognition.

CONTEXT + CONSIDERATIONS

Are there other people doing closely related work whom TEDMED should also know about?

Please include names and a brief explanation of how their work compares with or complements the nominee’s.

Is there anything about the nominee’s work, affiliations, funding, public record, or professional history that our team should understand during review?

This may include potential conflicts of interest or important context. Please provide links where helpful.

Is there anything else you would like TEDMED to know about this nomination?

CONFIRMATION

The information I have provided is accurate to the best of my knowledge.(Required)

I Agree

I understand that submitting a nomination does not guarantee an invitation or response.(Required)