2021 Accolades

UMMC Awards

The Pillars "Esprit de Corps" Award, given annually by the UMMC Office of Diversity and Inclusion, acknowledges one team, department, or office that demonstrates successful collaboration on efforts to improve outcomes of diverse communities in any of UMMC’s mission areas of education, research, and health care. Drs. Kendall McKenzie, Risa Moriarity, and Erin Dehon accepted the award on behalf of the Department.

Dr. Erin Dehon was named the Beacon Award Honorable Mention Honoree, which recognizes a faculty member who demonstrates inclusive excellence in teaching, instruction, research, or clinical practice at UMMC. 

Dr. Sarah Sterling received the Trailblazer Teaching Award. The award, given annually by the Office of Medical Education, recognizes educators with a demonstrated record of innovating, engaging, and inspiring others through their service to students in the School of Medicine. 

Departmental Awards
Dr. Brian Tollefson—Jimmy Kolb Excellence in Academics Award
Dr. Alan Jones — inaugural Alan Jones Research Impact Award
Dr. Richard Summers — inaugural Richard Summers Research Pinnacle Award
Dr. Nick Hoda—Robert C Jorden Excellence in Teaching Award (on behalf of residents for outstanding contribution to the education of residents), Excellence in Medical Student Education (in recognition of an outstanding contribution to the education of medical students)

Graduation Ceremony Awards
Dr. Dustin Bratton — Excellence in Teaching Award
Dr. Dustin Bratton — Excellence in Emergency Medicine Award
Dr. Benjamin Calton — Highest Board Score Award
Dr. Joshua Rouhan — Nurses’ Appreciation Award
Dr. Avery Lisenbe — Spirit Award for remarkable energy and devotion to efforts that have a positive impact
Dr. Nick Hoda — Best Faculty Lecture
Dr. Laura Martin — Best Resident Lecture

Promotion: Dr. Denise Cornelius was promoted to Associate Professor.