The following individuals were honored at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine Awards Convocation on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023. Winners included those in Bowling Green, Lexington, Morehead, and Northern Kentucky.
Biomedical Education
Outstanding Graduate Student Award:
Jamila Tucker, MS
Recognizes demonstrated continuous success in academics and research and service to the University and community by a graduate trainee
Outstanding Postdoctoral Researcher Award:
Justin R. Welden, PhD
Recognizes demonstrated continuous success in research and service to the University and community by a postdoctoral trainee
The Dr. Madhav and Dr. Radhika Devalaraja Outstanding Graduate Student Thesis Award:
Nermin Ahmed, RD
For a graduate student, entering their final year of study, whose thesis is inspiring and innovative and displays high-impact subject matter research
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Lyman T. Johnson Awards:
The Lyman T. Johnson Awards are given to Black members of the UK community whose faith, hard work, and determination have positively impacted the lives of people on campus, the city, state, or nation
Lyman T. Johnson Torch of Excellence Award
Kimerli Plumb-Moore, MD (alumni)
Lyman T. Johnson Torch Bearer Award
Kendall Noble-Halcomb (medical student)
Jamila Tucker, MS (graduate student)
Graduate Medical Education
Resident/Fellow Excellence in Teaching Award:
Rani Priyanka Vasireddy, MBBS, MHA
Given to a current resident or fellow who demonstrates a passion for teaching others and demonstrates excellence in this role. This resident or fellow may have an interest in academic medicine and provides excellent teaching to others (e.g. peers, medical students, other learners) while also demonstrating professionalism.
Faculty Excellence in Teaching Award:
Nicholas C. Elwert, DO, MS
Given to a current faculty member who demonstrates a passion for teaching residents and/or fellows and demonstrates excellence in this role. The faculty member is recognized as a mentor and role model in academic medicine and demonstrates professionalism while teaching. The faculty member demonstrates inclusiveness while teaching and knowledge of adult learning principles.
Community Preceptor Award:
Marie Dennison, MD
Given to an individual who provides an excellent learning opportunity in the community for UK GME residents and/or fellows. This individual displays outstanding professionalism and dedication to teaching UK GME learners in the community setting.
Program Coordinator Excellence Award:
Sally Jones, C-TAGME
Given to a UK GME program coordinator who consistently demonstrates excellent work in meeting and exceeding the expectations of this role. This individual is invaluable to the program director and learners in the GME program and goes above and beyond to provide high-quality service and support in the role.
Program Director Excellence Award:
Brett Comer, MD
Given to a UK GME program director who consistently demonstrates excellence in meeting and exceeding the expectations of this role. This individual is recognized by the learners in the GME program for outstanding leadership qualities including advocacy, mentorship, and professionalism. This individual works to ensure an excellent clinical learning environment for GME learners.
Medical Education
William R Willard Dean's Recognition Award:
Philip Kern, MD, Professor of Medicine
Award for significant and longstanding dedication to medical education
Irving and Esther Kanner Memorial Award:
Graham Meek
A medical student for high academic performance in the basic science curriculum with excellence in physical diagnosis
Wilson Award for Reflective Writing
Maria Clark
Heather Short
Sydney Short
Team Player Award
Class of 2025
Annie Abell
Mallory Allen
Liv Davis
Wendi King
Madilyn Limeberry
Maddie Mitcham
John Nelson
Alexis Smith
Derick Tompkins
Megan Yadav
Class of 2026
Preston Crump
Reagan Grider
Caci Hisle
Bailey Hume
Jaewon Kang
Madison Meister
Rachel Mooney
Dani Peterson
Drew Singerman
Wyatt Southall
Megan Ward
Meghan Walker
Donald Williams-Stankewicz
Kathryn Zalla
Patient-Centered Communication Award
Saadia Akhtar
Rachel Cooper
Katie Gaines
Shelby Hawkins
Mallory Johnson
Mason McGhee
Alison Porter
Sangeet Sheth
Jasmine Thomas
Amie Woolard
First-Year Achievement Award
Joey Ampfer
Hannah Cleary
Riley Crawford
Hanna Fischer
Brianna Gagen
Sadie Junkins
Mardan Khashimov
James Krauth
Matthew Lemke
Jazz McKinney
Jade Nicely
Makeba Phillip
Sydney Short
Andrew Singerman
Wyatt Southall
Maddie Sturdivant
Vaaragie Subramaniam
Jenna Tinnell,
Elizabeth Walton
Second-Year Achievement Award
Brooke Bailey
Abigail Beck
Lindsay Beechem
Michelle Bosse
Amber Carroll
Evan Conder
Alec Dupont
Rachel Fine
Colton Hartig
Parvanee Karimpour
Katelin Maggard
Graham Meek
Christina Meeks
Brandon Pruitt
Margret Roe
Katherine Stiles
Michael Vieth
Margaret Wahle
Advanced Clinical Skills Award
Lacy Allen
Lindsay Beechem
Max Benningfield
Coby Bessinger
Cali Blevins
Michelle Bosse
Olivia Davis
Stefani Deschner
Catherine Durbin
Rachel Fine
Cassity High
Emily Hulette
Jason Hurt
Parvanee Karimpour
Katelin Maggard
Graham Meek
Darayon Moore
Mitchell Owens
Margret Roe
Sarah Thacker
Katie Todd
Entrustable Clinical Skills Award
Mariana Arce
Clayton Burruss
Shivam Champaneria
Ashley Childress
Anna Hansen
Eric Honaker
Chandler Johnson
Alexandra Johnston
Austin Matney
Annabel McAtee
Emily Moore
Krista Murphy
Margo Nelis
Emily Ranseen
Erik Roepke
Christa Saelinger
Vivek Shah
Katelyn Spencer
Charlie Tancula
Emilie Touma
Academy of Medical Educators Excellence in Medical Education Award
Taha Ahmed, MD
R. Thomas Collins, MD, MS
Rolf Craven, PhD
Gaby Gabriel, MD
Campbell Grant, MD
Kim Jones, MD
Fareesh Kanga, MD
Vishakhadatta Mathur Kumaraswamy, MD
Sally Mathias, MD
Kevin O’Connor, MD
Thad Salmon, MD
Habib Srour, MD
Padmaja Sudhakar, MBBS, MD
Kara Swafford, MD
Hollie Swanson, PhD
Katie Twist, MD
Nathan Vanderford, PhD, MBA
Sarah Vick, MD
Thad Wilson, PhD
Distinguished Teaching Award – Core Principles Phase (Faculty)
Diana Cavanah, MD
Samuel Franklin, PhD
Brian Higgins, PhD
Andrew Hoellein, MD
John Kotter, MD
Katie Twist, MD
Distinguished Teaching Award – Application Phase (Faculty)
Casey Fitzpatrick, MD
Kristen Fletcher, MD
Allana Oak, DO
Samrat Patel, MD
John Romond, MD
Distinguished Teaching Award – Application Phase (Residents)
Cassandra Blackwell, DO
Jessica Martinez, MD
Marina Robson-Chase, MD
Kevin Wang, MD
Vincent Waver, DO
Classroom Teaching Development Program
For CTD2 - Faculty
Ken Campbell, PhD
Claire Clark, PhD
Adam Gray, MD
Zain Guduru, MD
TK Logan, PhD
Sally Mathias, MD
Padmaja Sudhakar, MBBS, MD
Sarah Vick, MD
