We are proud to announce the 9th annual GIM Excellence Awards, presented by Interim GIM Division Chief, Dr. Will Yancy and HM Division Chief Noppon Setji on November 14, 2024. There were 12 different categories. A special thank you to all those who submitted nominations for these awards and to our awards committee and GIM staff for their assistance in selecting this year's recipients. All nominees are listed; the award recipient is noted (*) for each category.
STAFF AWARDS
Administrative Staff Excellence Award
Eligible candidates must have been with the GIM division for at least 1 year. Nominations can be based on any of the following attributes: problem-solving, creativity, leadership, mentoring, teamwork and overall positive attitude.
- Christina Alamo
- David Cox
- Temika Allen
- Bianca Fountain
- Tyffany Locklear
- Jessica Pennell
- Aarti Kenjale* (Both HM & DGIM)
- Charlene Clay
- Heather Beau
Hospital Medicine Staff Excellence Award
Eligible candidates must have been with the hospital medicine for at least 1 year. Nominations can be based on any of the following attributes: problem-solving, creativity, leadership, mentoring, teamwork and overall positive attitude.
- Cody Woodlief* (HM)
Primary Care Staff Excellence Award
Eligible candidates must have been in a primary care setting for at least 1 year. Nominations can be based on any of the following attributes: problem-solving, creativity, leadership, mentoring, teamwork and overall positive attitude.
- Katherine Henderson* (DGIM)
- Saeideh Razmkhah
FACULTY AWARDS
Early Career Research Award
This award recognizes early career achievement. Criteria are scientific merit, innovation, clinical/medical impact, and quality of the research environment.
- Neil Stafford*(Both DGIM & HM)
- Caroline Sloan
Primary Care Practice Excellence Award
This award recognizes a GIM faculty member in an outpatient clinical setting, who has distinguished himself/herself and the profession by outstanding clinical performance.
- Tim Ashley
- Larry Greenblatt* (DGIM)
Hospital Medicine Practice Excellence Award
This award recognizes a GIM faculty member in an inpatient clinical setting, who has distinguished himself/herself and the profession by outstanding clinical performance.
- Katie Charles
- Katie Batley
- Sonya Patel-Nguyen
- Jim Howard
- Rania Kazan* (HM)
Clinical Mentoring Award
This award recognizes excellence in clinical mentoring by a faculty member who demonstrates qualities of a trusted advisor and an influential supporter as demonstrated by the accomplishments of individual mentees.
- Fatima Syed
- Aubrey Jolly Graham
- Joanna Knipes* (Both HM & DGIM)
Educational Excellence Award
Eligible candidates are those who consistently deliver high standards of care and are looked upon as a role model by his or her peers. Additional consideration is given to: (a) impact on education of residents and students in our midst, (b) a track record of sharing his/her expertise with other health care professionals, and/or, (c) recognized contributions and volunteer service to national organizations.
- Jared Giordano
- Sonya Patel–Nguyen* (HM)
- Yasmin Marcantonio* (HM)
- Vernee Belcher
- Lily Huang
- Colleen Ford*(DGIM)
- Holly Canupp
- Venu Reddy
- Eric Pollak*(Both HM & DGIM)
- Jason Gonzalez
Excellence in Equity Award
This award recognizes faculty members who have shown superior teaching, advising and scholarly and professional activity to learners, either medical students, residents, or fellows in research or clinical practice.
- Katherine Henderson
- Julia Gamble* (Both HM & DGIM)
STUDENT-TRAINEE AWARDS
Medical Student Excellence Award
This award recognizes a Duke medical student exhibiting exemplary performance in general internal medicine. The categories for consideration include patient care, research, leadership, outreach, and education.
- Max Sumner
- Beau Blass* (Both HM & DGIM)
Resident Excellence Award
This award recognizes a Duke resident exhibiting exemplary performance in general internal medicine. The categories for consideration include patient care, research, leadership, outreach, and education.
- Best Uchehara
- Jeffrey Lee*(Both HM & DGIM)
- Eric Wilson