We are proud to announce the 4th annual GIM Excellence Award winners! The recipients listed below were nominated by division members and received a certificate as well as a plaque. The winners were announced by Duke GIM Chief, Dr. Ebony Boulware, during the annual Wine, Cheese, & Posters event on Wednesday, October 30, 2019. Congratulations to the award recipients!
Early Career Research Award
This award recognizes early career achievement. Criteria are scientific merit, innovation, clinical/medical impact, and quality of the research environment.
Recipients:
- Dana Clifton, MD, Medical Instructor
- Oliver Glass, PhD, Assistant Professor of Medicine
Practice Excellence Award
This award recognizes a GIM faculty member in a clinical setting, who has distinguished himself/herself and the profession by outstanding clinical performance.
Recipients:
- Elizabeth Hankollari, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine
- Lawrence (Andy) Mumm, MD, Medical Instructor
- Brian Schneider, MD, , Assistant Professor of Medicine
- Kathleen Waite, Associate Professor of Medicine
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.
Recipients:
- Alex Cho, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine
- Cecily Peterson, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine
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.
Recipients:
- Megan Brooks, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine
- J. Trig Brown, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine
- Laura Caputo, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine
- Colby Feeney, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine
- Kenneth Goldberg, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine
- Elizabeth Hankollari, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine
- Nilesh Patel, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine
- Anne Phelps, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine
- Suchita Sata, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine
- Fatima Syed, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine
- Daniella Zipkin, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine
Quality Improvement Award
This award recognizes a faculty member(s) who leads quality improvement initiatives in General Internal Medicine that improve important aspects of clinical care at Duke. The award is intended to highlight outstanding team approaches to implementing interventions that improve both patient care and safety.
Recipients:
- Dana Clifton, MD, Medical Instructor
- Nathan Gray, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine
- Elizabeth Malcolm, MD, Medical Instructor
- Katie Neal, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine
Staff Excellence Award
This award recognizes exemplary service to the division. Eligible candidates must have been with the division for at least 1 year. Nominations were based on the following attributes: problem solving, creativity, leadership, team work and overall positive attitude.
Recipients:
- Ashley Cabacungan, Clinical Research Specialist
- Megan Churchill, Program Director
- Jan Dillard, Social Worker at the Duke Outpatient Clinic
- William English, Palliative Care Administrative Manager
- Clare Il’Giovine, Communications Strategist
- Harriett Ware, Administrative Assistant
Click here to see a full listing of past excellence award winners.