The following individuals were honored at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine Awards Convocation on Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2022.
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Biomedical Education
Outstanding Graduate Student Award:
Caroline N. Smith
Recognizes demonstrated continuous success in academics and research and service to the University and community by a graduate trainee
Outstanding Postdoctoral Researcher Award:
Jennifer Castle, MD
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:
Alexandria Early Linton and Martha Sim
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:
Ayodele Osasona, MD (alumnus), Kaylin Batey (medical student), Edric Winford (graduate student)
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
Ayodele Osasona, MD
Lyman T Johnson. Torch Bearer Award
Kaylin Batey
Edric Winford
Graduate Medical Education
Resident/Fellow Excellence in Teaching Award:
Benjamin McKenzie, MD (LEX)
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:
Vishakhadatta Mathur Kumaraswamy, MD (LEX)
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:
Punnaivanam Ravisankar, MD (LEX)
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:
Stephanie Gaiser (LEX)
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:
Alla Grigorian, MD, PhD (LEX)
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:
Joseph Zwischenberger, MD, Professor of Surgery
Award for significant and longstanding dedication to medical education
Irving and Ester Kanner Memorial Award:
Alexandra Johnston (Lex)
A medical student for high academic performance in the basic science curriculum with excellence in physical diagnosis
Wilson Reflection Award
Bowling Green
Madeline Blair
Katelin Maggard
Lexington
Rebecca Fine
Hannah Freibert
Cassity High
Akhil Pallerla
Skyler Palmer
Northern Kentucky
Andrew Arnold
Rural Physician Leadership Program
Fathi Abdi
Bradley Firchow
Team Player Award
Class of 2024 (M2)
Bowling Green
Shivam Champineria (Holsteiner)
Julia Johnson (Trakehner)
Lexington
Mariana Arce (Mustang)
Mara Atherton (Haflinger)
Derek Hocker (Clydesdale)
Rebika Khanal (Friesian)
Miranda Lin (Friesian)
Kate Moore (Thoroughbred)
Peyton Roach (Paso Fino)
Clay Williams (Friesian)
Northern Kentucky
Callen Conroy (Rhinelander)
Jon Feazell (Appaloosa)
Class of 2025 (M1)
Bowling Green
Kendal Pryor (Holsteiner)
Challee Shartzer (Trakehner)
Lexington
Catherine Durbin (Friesian)
Bradley Firchow (Clydesdale)
John Nelson (Paso Fino)
Katherine Stiles (Thoroughbred)
Margaret Stull (Mustang)
Derick Tompkins (Haflinger)
Pranav Tyagi (Paso Fino)
Northern Kentucky
Daniel Mink (Rhinelander)
Megan Yadav (Appaloosa)
Patient-Centered Communication Award
Bowling Green
Wendi King
Darayon Moore
Lexington
Rashmi Bharadwaj
Margaux Danby
Shawn Dripchak
Catherine Durbin
Sydney Winchester
Northern Kentucky
Andrew Arnold
Kendyl Gilliam
Rural Physician Leadership Program
Mallory Allen
Bradley Firchow
First-Year Achievement Award
Bowling Green
Katelin Maggard
Joseph Mattingly
Lexington
Lindsay Beechem
Evan Conder
Alec Dupont
Rachel Fine
Rebecca Fine
Sara Hieneman
Cassity High
Sophia Humphrey
Parvanee Karimpour
Graham Meek
Christina Meeks
Margret Roe
Allison Wright
Northern Kentucky
Brooke Bailey
Michelle Bosse
Colton Hartig
Second-Year Achievement Award
Bowling Green
Chandler Dunn
Austin Matney
Daniel Rozefort
Lexington
Sawyer Blair
Nicole Chandler
Emad Chishti
Bennett Collis
Ryan Hines
Eric Honaker
Alexandra Johnston
Jeffrey Kuerzi
Clay Larkin
Sarah Purdy
Christa Saelinger
Jason Zheng
Northern Kentucky
Ashley Childress
Cheyenne Krehl
Krista Murphy
Rural Physician Leadership Program
Sydney Fitzpatrick
Advanced Skills Clinical Award
Bowling Green
Reid Baker
Tiara Moore
Chase Rawls
Vivek Shah
Lexington
Mariana Arce
Emad Chishti
Sophia Daniel
Sara Lee
Nicole Perez
Peyton Roach
Christa Saelinger
Casey Thompson
Emilie Touma
Mahala Walker
Gregory Watts
Northern Kentucky
Lauren DiTommaso
Ashton Dix
Cheyenne Krehl
Krista Murphy
Rural Physician Leadership Program
Makayla Arnett
Sydney Fitzpatrick
Christine Sharrer
Shey Trent
Matthew Webb
Entrustable Clinical Skills Award
Bowling Green
Sydnie Jamison
Joseph McIntyre
Dylan Sanford
Lexington
Kaylin Batey
Katie Breetz
Charles Coomer
Sam Fugate
Jonathan Greene
Abby Isaacs
T.J. Janes, Jr.
Sean Noble
Maxwell Rakutt
Nicole Robertson
Mark Sirianno
Madeline Tierney
Northern Kentucky
Morgan Bahnsen
Allison Kippler
Rebecca Waugh
Rural Physician Leadership Program
Shelley Stiltner (RPLP)
Academy of Medical Educator Excellence in Medical Education Award
Timothy Ainger, PhD, Neurology, Innovation
Tarek Ali, MBBS, MEd, Neurology, Teaching
Jagriti Chadha, MD, MPH Internal Medicine, Development
Claire Clark, PhD, Behavioral Science, Teaching and Leadership
Rolf Craven, PhD, Pharmacology and Nutritional Sciences, Development
Zain Guduru, MD, Neurology, Innovation
Alan Hall, MD, Internal Medicine/Pediatrics, Innovation
Fareesh Kanga, MD, Psychiatry, Teaching
Sid Kapoor, MD, MBA, Neurology, Mentorship
Sally Mathias, MD, Neurology, Mentorship
Sara Police, PhD, Pharmacology and Nutritional Sciences, Leadership
Reshma Ramlal, MD, Internal Medicine, Mentorship
Padmaja Sudhakar, MD, Neurology and Ophthalmology, Innovation
Nathan Vanderford, PhD, MBA, Toxicology and Cancer Biology, Teaching
Distinguished Teaching Award – Core Principles Phase (Faculty)
Class of 2024 (M2) Faculty
Katherine (Katie) E. Twist, MD (Lex/RPLP/NKY)
Brian P. Higgins, PhD (Lex/RPLP)
John R. Kotter, MD (Lex/RPLP)
Boutros Peter Sawaya, MD (Lex/RPLP)
Diana Cavanah Propst, MD (BG) (Dr. Diana Cavanah)
Class of 2025 (M1) Faculty
Brian P. Higgins, PhD (LEX/RPLP/NKY/BG)
Katherine (Katie) E. Twist, MD (LEX/RPLP)
Distinguished Teaching Award – Application Phase (Faculty)
Class of 2023 (M3) Faculty
Noreen K. Durrani, MD (NKY)
Katherine Kinsel, MD (LEX)
Kelly Kries, MD (BG)
Prakash Pandalai, MD (LEX)
John B. Romond, MD (LEX)
William L. Wilson, DO (LEX)
Steven M. Koenig, MD (RPLP)
Distinguished Teaching Award – Application Phase (Residents)
Class of 2023 (M3) Residents
Bianca Arboleda, MD (LEX)
Alissa Lenz, DO (NKY)
Victoria Shaw, DO (BG)
Wesley Wilt, MD (LEX)
Daniel Yackzan, MD (RPLP)
Classroom Teaching Development Program
For CTD1 - Faculty
Ryan J. Beyer, MD (LEX)
Gang Chen, PhD (LEX)
Katherine (Katie) M. Donaldson, MD (LEX)
Konstantin V. Korotkov, PhD (LEX)
TK Logan, PhD (LEX)
For CTD2 - Faculty
Brian A. Jackson, PhD (LEX)
Fareesh H. Kanga, MD (LEX)
Michael (Mike) K. Kuduk, MD (LEX)
Reema A. Patel, MD (LEX)
Kristen M. Platt, PhD (LEX)
Sara B. Police, PhD (LEX)
Reshma Ramlal, MD (LEX)
Christopher (Chris) R. Simmons, MD, PhD (LEX)
Thad E. Wilson, PhD (LEX)
