Created by Dr. Kathleen Cooney, Chair of the Department of Medicine, these awards recognize individuals who have consistently demonstrated a high level of excellence through their work with the Department of Medicine.
The Chair's Award
The Chair’s Award recognizes an individual who has demonstrated excellence and made unparalleled contributions to the Department of Medicine. Honorees of this award have sustained legacies that will shape this department now and into the future.
2025 Recipient
Amy Porter-Tacoronte, MBA
Vice Chair, Administration and Finance
2025 Recipient
Scott Palmer, Jr., MD, MHS
Vice Chair, Research
(Photo: Drs. Palmer (left) and Cooney (right) at the DOM Annual Celebration May 2025)
2024 Recipient
Andrew Muir, MD
Professor of Medicine
Chief, Division of Gastroenterology
(Photo: Drs. Muir (left) and Cooney (right) at the DOM Annual Celebration May 2024)
2023 Recipient
Andrew Alspaugh, MD
Professor of Medicine
Vice Chair, Academic Affairs
(Photo: Dr. Alspaugh speaking at the DOM Annual Celebration on June 8, 2023)
2022 Recipient
Laura Svetkey, MD, MHS
Professor of Medicine
Vice Chair, Faculty Development and Diversity
(Photo: Drs. Svetkey and Cooney at the DOM Annual Celebration on June 9, 2022)
The Chair's Commitment to Excellence Award
The Chair's Commitment to Excellence Award recognizes a faculty or staff member who consistently demonstrates excellence in their job responsibilities, exhibits an outstanding and ongoing high level of service to the Department of Medicine community, and exemplifies the Duke values of respect, trust, inclusion, and excellence.
2025 Recipient
Chris Weymouth
Director, Finance
2025 Recipient
Ellen McCarthy Steinour
Associate Chief Administrative Officer
2024 Recipient
Carey Anders, MD
Professor of Medicine
Interim Chief, Division of Medical Oncology
2024 Recipient
Emelia Dunston
Administrative Coordinator
Chair's Office, Department of Medicine