Awards and Transitions

During the luncheon program, which also saw the MCAS presidency pass from Jeffrey M. Dunn, M.D. (Residency 1977), to Richard L. Bucciarelli (M.D. 1972), the following Medical School alumni/ae received MCAS honors:

Early Distinguished Achievement Award

Kirk Frey (M.D., Ph.D. 1984)

for distinguished achievements by an alumnus/alumna who graduated within the last 20 years

Distinguished Achievement Award

Bernard Agranoff, M.D.

James Stanley (M.D. 1964, Residency 1970)

for distinguished achievements in their fields

Distinguished Service Award

Saeed Farhat, M.D. (Residency 1964)

Gerald S. Connor, M.D. (Residency 1958)

for outstanding service to the U-M Health System, MCAS, or health services

Student Award

Christy Petroff

for demonstrated service by a third-year student to the Medical School, hospitals, community or fellow students

In addition, three alumni joined the MCAS Board:

James E. Wasco (M.D. 1966)

Boxford, Massachusetts

Kenneth McClatchey (M.D. 1975)

Ann Arbor

Keith L. Black, (M.D. 1981, Residency 1987) Los Angeles, California

Two alumni became MCAS Academy members (those who have completed Board terms):

Timothy Laing (M.D. 1981, Residency 1984)

Kirt Nichols (M.D. 1966)