2005 MEDICAL SCHOOL AWARDS

COMMENCEMENT AWARDS

Senior Year Award
This award is given each year to the clinical faculty member below the rank of associate professor who, in the opinion of the graduating class, has best upheld the ideals of medical education. A list of past recipients is displayed in the Learning Resource Center.

John P. Schmidt, M.D., Clinical Instructor of Pediatrics and Communicable Diseases

Patrick John Niland Award
This award is presented in memory of Patrick John Niland, a member of the Class of 1986, who was killed in an automobile accident. This award was established by the Class of l986 to recognize the important attributes that Pat possessed: a cheerful, friendly demeanor and a patient, honest, and compassionate approach to medicine. It is given annually to a senior student who, in the eyes of the graduating class, best exemplifies these traits. This award consists of a certificate; the recipient's name is inscribed on the Patrick John Niland Award Plaque which is displayed in the Learning Resource Center.

Eric Robert Weaver

OTHER AWARDS

These awards have already been presented to recipients at other events.

FACULTY AWARDS

The American Medical Women's Association Gender Equity Award
This award, sponsored by Pharmacia and Upjohn Inc., honors those faculty members who promote a gender-fair environment for the education and training of physicians and assure equal opportunities for women and men to study and practice medicine. The selection of the recipient(s) is made by a vote of the school's student body.

Maya M. Hammoud, M.D., Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Elizabeth Crosby Award
In honor of Dr. Elizabeth Crosby, the beloved teacher of Neuroanatomy at the University of Michigan Medical School, this award is presented to a faculty member for outstanding teaching of medical students in a basic science area. The Galens Medical Society selects the recipient of this award.

Tamara Stein, Ph.D., Lecturer, Medical School Administration

Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Award presented by The Arnold P. Gold Foundation
This award honors one faculty member for exemplifying outstanding humanism in medicine. The recipient receives a certificate and a cash award made possible by a gift from the Arnold P. Gold Foundation.

Hari S. Conjeevaram, M.D., Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine

Kaiser-Permanente Awards for Excellence in Teaching
Two awards are given each year, one for preclinical teaching and one for clinical teaching. The recipients are honored for their dedication to quality teaching, enthusiasm for students, and their continuing effort to improve the knowledge and experience of each medical student. Each recipient has his/her name displayed on a plaque in the Learning Resource Center and receives a certificate and a cash award made possible by a gift from the Kaiser Foundation.

Thomas D. Gelehrter, M.D., Professor of Human Genetics and Internal Medicine
Gilbert R. Upchurch, Jr., M.D., Associate Professor of Surgery

SENIOR AWARDS

Dean's Award for Research Excellence
This award is given by the faculty to those students who have made outstanding research contributions during their medical school career.

David Stanley Karow
David Mingdar Wu

Dean's Commendation for Excellence in Clinical Skills and the Art of Medicine
This award is given to ten percent of senior students, based on top Comprehensive Clinical Assessment (CCA) scores and clinical grades from the required junior clerkships, for outstanding skills in verbal communication with patients, interviewing, counseling, and physical diagnosis.

George R. DeMuth Medical Scientist Award for Excellence
This award honors Dr. George R. DeMuth, the founding Director of the University of Michigan Medical Scientist Training Program. The award is given to a graduating senior in the University of Michigan Medical Scientist Training Program who has demonstrated outstanding accomplishments in research and who exhibits the personal and professional qualities desired in the complete physician.

Edward Raymond Oliver

Ralph M. Gibson Award
This award honors Dr. Ralph M. Gibson, a distinguished faculty member of the Department of Pediatrics, who consistently emphasized the pursuit of academic excellence and demonstrated a concern for students, their health and welfare. It is presented to the senior student or students who have best demonstrated these same qualities throughout his or her medical school career.

Emilie Katherine Johnson

Alice Hamilton Award
This award is presented by the Bioethics Program and the Program in Society and Medicine to a clinical student (M3 or M4) for their winning submission in a writing competition in bioethics and medical humanities.

Kirsten Elise Salmeen

Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Award presented by The Arnold P. Gold Foundation
This award honors one graduating medical student for exemplifying outstanding humanism in medicine. The recipient receives a certificate and a cash award made possible by a gift from the Arnold P. Gold Foundation.

Eric Robert Weaver

Frank E. Robbins Inteflex Award for Excellence in Scholarship and Professional Development
The Robbins Award honors the graduate of the Integrated Premedical-Medical Program whose overall record of excellence best exemplifies the primary goal of the Inteflex Program: to educate physicians who are committed to excellence in scholarship, compassionate to the needs of others, socially aware, scientifically competent, and capable of contributing to the profession of medicine the knowledge and outlook on life gained from a rich liberal arts education.

Lindsay Rose Boynton

Dr. Jane Skillen Award
This award honors Dr. Jane Skillen, a 1928 graduate of the University of Michigan Medical School. Dr. Skillen was an Irish immigrant who came to the United States at the age of 16, and worked diligently to support herself and eventually earn her Bachelor’s and M.D. degrees at University of Michigan. Dr. Skillen had a highly accomplished career as a chest surgeon in California. Her achievements stemmed from strength of character and a love of medicine, and her children honor her by establishing this award.

Tania Lucia Martinez-Lemke

Andrew J. Zweifler Award for Excellence in Clinical Skills
This is given to a graduating senior who has consistently demonstrated outstanding care and competence in verbal communication with patients, interviewing, counseling, and excellence in physical diagnosis.

Julia Beth Becker

SCHOLASTIC AWARDS

Glasgow-Rubin Achievement Citation
Glasgow-Rubin Citations of Achievement are presented by the American Medical Women's Association to those women who graduate with academic distinction from medical schools throughout the country.
Jennifer Huang Gong Catherine Elizabeth Lewis
Laura F. Heyns Laurie Michelle Linden
Anastasia Louise Hryhorczuk Jennifer Leigh Mankowski
Emilie Katherine Johnson Kelly Jo Walkovich
Mohiba Khan

Academic Recognition Awards
Academic Recognition Awards are presented to the top five graduates who have excelled academically throughout the four years of their medical education.
Anastasia Louise Hryhorczuk Catherine Elizabeth Lewis
Robert Brian Kohen Laurie Michelle Linden
Jeffrey Aaron Krempec

Academic Achievement Award
The Academic Achievement Award, on the recommendation of the faculty of the Medical School, is given to the graduating senior who has achieved the highest academic standing in his or her medical school class. The award is sponsored by the Medical Center Alumni Society.
Robert Brian Kohen

DEPARTMENTAL AWARDS

Association for Academic Surgery Student Research Award
This award is given by the Association for Academic Surgery to a senior medical student or students who are planning a career in academic surgery and who have done outstanding research while in medical school. This award is based on nominations by the Department of Surgery, and includes a certificate and Candidate membership in the Association for Academic Surgery.
Kristopher Barrett Deatrick

Roger A. Berg Prize in Radiology
This award is given each year to a fourth-year medical student or students for outstanding performance in Radiology. The award is made possible through a gift from Dr. Roger A. Berg, a University of Michigan Medical School alumnus.
Anastasia Louise Hryhorczuk

C. Gardner Child 3rd Award
The career and dedication of Dr. Child, former Chair of Surgery, are honored in this award to a graduating senior or seniors for outstanding performance in the junior clerkship, senior electives, and research in Surgery.
Catherine Elizabeth Lewis

Terence C. Davies Award
This award, in honor of the founding Chair of the Department of Family Medicine, is presented to a graduating senior or seniors for clinical and scholarly excellence in family medicine. These students exemplify the qualities of the outstanding family physician: dedication to patient needs, intellectual curiosity, personal integrity, community service, and leadership.
James F. Dolan

Albert C. Furstenberg Award
This award is given to a medical student for outstanding performance in Otolaryngology. Scholastic achievement, clinical work, and research efforts are considered in addition to interest in Otolaryngology.
Audrey Heather Baker

Edgar A. Kahn Award
This award is given each year in memory of Dr. Kahn, former Chief of Neurosurgery, to a senior medical student for outstanding performance in clinical or laboratory work in Neurosurgery.
Garni Barkhoudarian

William Dodd Robinson Award
This award is given by the faculty of the Department of Internal Medicine to a graduating senior or seniors for outstanding performance in the junior medicine clerkship and senior electives in Internal Medicine. The award honors Dr. William Robinson, Chair of the Department of Internal Medicine from 1958 to 1975.
Laura F. Heyns

Eli G. Rochelson Memorial Award
This award is given for the most outstanding performance in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine by a graduating medical student. It honors Dr. Rochelson, a pulmonary physician and father of an alumnus of our school.
Monica Prasad Goldklang

SAEM Excellence in Emergency Medicine Award
The members of the Department of Emergency Medicine honor a graduating senior for outstanding performance in the specialty of Emergency Medicine. This award is sponsored by the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine.
Dorian Ramirez

Robert B. Sweet Award
This award is given to a senior medical student who has shown the highest achievement and the greatest potential in the field of Anesthesiology. The award is in honor of Dr. Robert B. Sweet, the founding Chair of the Department of Anesthesiology.
Spencer Scott Heaton

William B. Taylor Dermatology Award
The faculty of the Department of Dermatology honors a graduating senior medical student for outstanding performance and interest in Dermatology. The award honors Dr. William B. Taylor, a faculty member of the department from 1950 to 1992 and recipient of the National Dermatology Teacher Award.
Heh Shin Racher Kwak

Harry A. Towsley Award
This award is given by the faculty of the Department of Pediatrics to a senior student for outstanding performance in the junior Pediatrics clerkship and senior Pediatrics elective. The award is named in honor of Dr. Harry A. Towsley, a distinguished member of the Department of Pediatrics from 1935 to 1972.
Danna Ockey Gunderson

Raymond W. Waggoner Award
This award is given by the faculty of the Department of Psychiatry to a graduating senior for distinguished performance in psychiatry. This award honors Dr. Raymond W. Waggoner, Chair of the Department of Psychiatry from 1937 to 1969.
Srijan Sen

Warner/Goldberg Women’s Health Program Award for Excellence and Commitment to Women’s Health
This award is given to a graduating senior or seniors for their excellence and commitment to the ideals of its sponsor, the University of Michigan Center of Excellence in Women’s Health. It is named for Patricia Warner, Associate Hospital Director, UMHS, and Dr. Edward Goldberg, founding Chief of the Division of Women’s Health, in recognition of their vital roles in the initiation and success of the Women’s Health Program.
Emily Ihmei Yu

Wiegenstein Leadership in Emergency Medicine Award
This award is presented to the graduating medical student who best demonstrates the potential for leadership in emergency medicine, as exemplified by Dr. John Wiegenstein, University of Michigan Medical School Class of 1960, a pioneer in the field of emergency medicine.
Danielle E. Turner-Lawrence

J. Robert Willson Award for Outstanding Achievement in Obstetrics and Gynecology
The J. Robert Willson Award, in honor of the former Chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, is given to a senior student for outstanding performance in Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Kirsten Elise Salmeen

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

TOKEN OF APPRECIATION FROM MEDICAL STUDENTS (TAMS)

TAMS was established by the Class of 1998 to recognize individuals for their significant contributions to the success of students during their medical school years. TAMS recipients include faculty, family, friends, and staff. Each recipient receives a thank you letter and a recognition pin. TAMS is sponsored by the Student Council.

TAMS RECIPIENTS
CLASS OF 2005

Kristopher Aalderink
Lauren Bates
Mollie Bates
Rolf and Joyce Bates
Pauline Beh
Jean Bilow
Tina Borschel
Larry Boxer
Richard Budenz and Tracy Rodgers
Joseph Compton
Irene Danek
Natalie Davis
Laura Dellemonache
Melanie and Paul Dellemonache, Jr.
Lauren Doerr
Abigail T. Fahim
Luis Garza
Emily Gephart
Jim and Carolyn Gephart
Christopher Gibbons
Michael Goldfarb
Cyril Grum
Byron and Jolynn Gustin
Rachel Gustin
Basima Haydar
Mahmoud Haydar
Muhamad Haydar
Omar Haydar
Richard Hong
The Hryhorczuk Family
Fahim and Hania Ibrahim
Sewon Kang
Louise Kazarinoff
Omar Khan
Parvez Khan
Shabana Khan
Victoria Larson
Marci Lesperance
Catherine Lewis
Phil Mariani
Mark McQuillan
Eric Middleton
Jennifer and Ted Miller
Teresa and Ed Montemayor
Megan Narasimhan
Nathan Narasimhan
Ram and Paulette Narasimhan
Jamie L. Nix
James Paauw
Phi Roh
John and Mary Piersma
Terry Platchek
Amanda Puro
David Puro
Donald and Debra Puro
Emily Puro
Tony Rojas
Alan and Ruth Rytlewski
Oren Sagher
Trudy and Irv Salmeen
Sharon Shields
Indranil Sinha
Thomas Sisson
Janet Smith
Christopher Starks
David Starks
Geoffrey Starks
Gregory and Janet Starks
Ann Tapler
Theodoros Teknos
The Metro Detroit Dodgers
Kevin K. Tremper
Jonathan D. Trobe
The Walkovich Family
Emily Wang
Jackson and Victoria Wang
Harold and Diane Zald
Irma Zald
Jonathan Zald
Katherine Zald
Matthew Zald