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Dr. Mary Taylor with chief residents Dr. John Caleb Grenn, Dr. Gaylen Sanders and Dr. Carroll Anna Troy
Dr. Mary Taylor with chief residents Dr. John Caleb Grenn, Dr. Gaylen Sanders and Dr. Carroll Anna Troy
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Pediatric Awards honor faculty, residents, fellows and staff

The Department of Pediatrics’ annual Awards Day had a fiery theme to match the achievements of faculty, residents and staff members. Honors include:

Promoted to professor: Dr. Carrie Henderson, Dr. Jennifer Hong and Dr. Brian Kirmse

Promoted to associate professor: Dr. Sandeep Arya, Dr. Justin Davis, Dr. Padma Garg, Dr. Laura Hendon, Dr. Becca Moore, Dr. Frank Osei and Dr. Anza Stanley

Chief residents: Dr. John Caleb Grenn, Dr. Gaylen Sanders and Dr. Carroll Anna Troy

Dr. Mary Taylor, Suzan B. Thames Chair and professor of pediatrics, congratulates Dr. Brad Ingram on winning the Sorey Award for Outstanding Faculty Teacher during the Department of Pediatrics annual Awards Day.
Dr. Mary Taylor and Dr. Brad Ingram

Frohn Award for Outstanding Intern: Dr. Conner Sears

Windsor Award for Outstanding PGY2: Dr. Jason Simpson

Patterson Award for Outstanding PGY3: Dr. Callie Grey Giroux

Outstanding Faculty in an Ambulatory Setting: Dr. Anza Stanley

Outstanding Faculty in an Outreach Setting: Dr. John Criscuolo, who serves in our Biloxi specialty clinic

Rookie Award for Outstanding New Faculty: Dr. Nilesh Dankhara

Most Promising Faculty Award for Assistant Level Faculty: Dr. Anita Dhanrajani

Outstanding Mid-level Faculty: Dr. Divya Shakti

Sorey Award for Outstanding Faculty Teacher: Dr. Brad Ingram

Evans Award for Outstanding Performance in Pediatrics: Dr. Benji Dillard

All-Star Residents: Dr. Breanna Lao, Service; Dr. Omama Ahmad, Teamwork; Dr. Austin Southern, Attitude; and Dr. Yasmin Elzaki, Reliability

All-Star Fellows: Dr. J. Nathan Freeman, Teaching, and Dr. Brad Beamon, Professionalism

All-Star Faculty: Dr. Jennifer Cox, Teamwork; Dr. Naznin Dixit, Quality; Dr. Melissa McNaull, Innovation; and Dr. Anza Stanley, Patient Satisfaction

Dr. Mary Taylor presents Dr. Benji Dillard, division director of general pediatrics and pediatric urgent care, with the Evans Award for Outstanding Performance in Pediatrics.
Dr. Mary Taylor and Dr. Benji Dillard

Outstanding Resident Research: Dr. Parker Giroux

Outstanding Fellow Research: Dr. Lily Landry

LeBlanc Award for Outstanding Faculty Research: Dr. Marc Majure

Pediatric Resident Teacher of the Year: Dr. Alexys Marrufo

Med/Peds Resident Teacher of the Year: Dr. Nathan Alexander

Senior Resident Awards: Dr. Chambers Avery, Leadership; Dr. Chelsea Mills, Professionalism; and Dr. Meagan Robbins, Education

Outstanding Advanced Practice Provider: Marguerite Baker, PNP

Staff Member of the Year: Melanie Robertson