The Department of Medicine held its annual end-of-year awards ceremony on May 1, 2017. Many outstanding residents and faculty were recognized for their clinical and academic excellence, honoring the legacies of those who preceded them.
The Department of Medicine held its annual end-of-year awards ceremony on May 1, 2017. Many outstanding residents and faculty were recognized for their clinical and academic excellence, honoring the legacies of those who preceded them.
2017 Award Recipients
Bondurant Ehringhaus Award – Presented by Deb Bynum
Presented to residents for research accomplishments, given by Dr. Stuart Bondurant and his wife Susan Ehringhaus. Dr. Bondurant served as Dean of the School of Medicine from 1979-1994.
- Will Pegna
- Amanda Clark
- Anna Griffith
Excellence in Quality Improvement Award – Presented by Cole Sims
- Christine Gladman
- Lucy Witt
Ney Award – Presented by Lee Berkowitz
Presented to a Senior Resident whose qualities exemplify the standards set by Dr. Robert L. Ney as a person and physician. Dr. Ney served as Department Chair from 1972-1980. The award recognizes a commitment to academic excellence, a compassionate approach to patients, and, most of all, and an inspirational effect on others.
- Joan Maradey
- David Steele
Ontjes Award– Presented by Deb Bynum
Presented to an Intern whose performance best exemplifies the standards set by Dr. David A. Ontjes, including scholarly excellence and a commitment to the service of others. Dr. Ontjes was Department Chair from 1981-1989.
- Lianne Cagnazzi
- David Lynch
- Jefferson Peeples
- Erin Finn
Farmer Award – Presented by Deb Bynum
Given to an Intern or Resident who exhibits compassion to patients and good bedside manner.
PGY1
- Cam Coleman
- Alyssa Deaton
- Anna Griffith
- David Steele
- Sophia Paraschos
Bryan Award – Presented by Cristin Colford and James Bryan
Recognizes a resident whose performance in clinic embodies the example set by Dr. James A. Bryan, II: clinical excellence, positivity, fierce patient ownership, selflessness, and a sense of the higher purpose.
PGY1
- David Cykert
- Sydney Blount
- Sarah Stern
PGY2
- Pat Dale
- Ben Robey
PGY3
- Donald Caraccio
- Matt Levine
- Stefanie Moeller
Wake Med Awards – Presented by Austin Howard and Mike Contarino
Faculty Award
For outstanding contributions to the medical knowledge of residents.
- Shams Zia
Resident Teaching Award
For outstanding contributions.
- Jack Langhenry
Morbidity and Mortality Conference Award – Presented by Evan Shelby
Presented to the senior resident who has facilitated morbidity and mortality conferences throughout the year.
- Joan Maradey
- Kim Weaver
Fisher Award – Presented by Deb Bynum and Christopher Klipstein
- Nick Maston
- Caleb Doyle-Burr
- Kristine Falk
- Krishna Aluri
Fellow’s Award – Presented by Emily Sturkie
Presented, by the housestaff, to a fellow who is a great educator and a positive role model to the Internal Medicine residents.
- Arun Kannappan
Faculty Award – Presented by Evan Shelby
Given in recognition and appreciation of an outstanding educational contribution to the residents and interns in the Department of Medicine.
- Jamison Chang
Clinic Preceptor Award – Presented by Cole Sims
Given in recognition and appreciation of an outstanding educational contribution to the residents and interns in the Department of Medicine.
- Kathy El-Amraoui
- Liz Greig
Golden Boots – Presented by Lucy Witt
Given by a senior resident in Internal Medicine to the junior resident who by her/his example demonstrates superior clinical judgment.
- Amanda Clark
Dr. Lee Berkowitz Resident as Teacher Award – Presented by Evan Shelby and Emily Sturkie
This award is given to a senior resident (R-3 or MP-4) who best exemplifies the qualities of a master resident teacher as championed by Dr. Lee Berkowitz and elected by resident peers.
- Tony Mazella
Chairman’s Award – Presented by Ron Falk
Given in recognition of scholarly excellence, creativity and for exceptional dedication to the mission of the Department of Medicine.
- Lucy Witt
- Kim Weaver