Apr 28, 2023

Department of Family and Community Medicine honors outstanding achievements of students, faculty and staff

The Department of Family and Community Medicine held its annual awards ceremony on Tuesday, April 25.

John Boltri, M.D., chair of the Department of Family and Community Medicine, welcomed guests in attendance and thanked them for the work they do to serve and improve the health of their communities.

Congratulations to all students, faculty and staff who were recognized at the ninth annual Department of Family and Community Medicine Awards!

Student Awards and Scholarships

Medical Ethics and Humanities Student Award
Jason Constable

Frank H. Krautter, M.D., Geriatric Research Award
Ashley Audi and Laura Harlan

Outstanding Student in Palliative Care Award
Dominique Cox

Area Health Education Center Student Service Award
Abigail Beaver

John P. Schlemmer, M.D., Memorial Family Medicine Award
Aviva Aguilar

Drs. Elbert and Martha Magoon Primary Care Leadership Award
McKenzie Parks

Ross R. Black II, M.D., Endowed Family Medicine Scholarship
Aviva Aguilar

Ross R. Black II, M.D., Family Medicine Leadership Scholarship
Kailey Christman

Faculty Awards

Area Health Education Faculty Excellence Award
Janet Raber, B.S.N, RN, CDE

Community Volunteer Family Medicine Teaching Award
Brady Steineck, M.D.

Family Medicine Interest Group Volunteer Faculty Award
Roger Musa, M.D.

Outstanding Clinical Skills Faculty Award
Paul Lecat, M.D. 

H. Peter Burg Faculty Award for Excellence in Geriatrics
Kris Baughman, Ph.D.

H. Peter Burg Faculty Award for Excellence in Palliative Care
Bradley Eckert, M.D. 

Medical Ethics and Health Humanities Award
Darcia L. Simpson, Ph.D.

Rural Pathway Service Excellence Award
Robert P. Brophy, M.D., and Deborah Stinnett

Urban Pathway Service Excellence Award  
Guoyou Chen, M.D.

Student-Run Free Clinic Medicine Preceptor of the Year Award
Alicia Bond, M.D.

Student-Run Free Clinic Pharmacy Preceptor of the Year Award
Akshith Dass, Pharm.D., BCPS, BCIDP

Internal Department Awards

DFCM Educational Excellence Award
Rebecca Fischbein, Ph.D.

DFCM Research and Innovation Award
Kris Baughman, Ph.D.

DFCM Outstanding Department Service Award
Mary Sherman

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