Medical students Jennifer Rodney and Diego Salinas provided entertainment for the evening. Photo by Charles Poulton
The evening, held in honor of those involved with medical education at the University of Florida College of Medicine, started off on a high note. At the 10th Annual Medical Education Banquet April 21 hosted by the Society of Teaching Scholars, several students and alumni serenaded those who work to train and mentor tomorrows physicians.
Dr. Patrick Duff, associate dean for student affairs and professor of obstetrics and gynecology, emceed the event that awarded faculty, resident teachers and staff from both the Gainesville and
Keith Stone, M.D., was presented with an Award for Sustained Excellence in Medical Education. Photo by Charles Poulton
Jacksonville campuses who are exemplary in their contributions to medical education. Teaching scholars are more than mentors, however, they also serve as advisers to the Faculty Development Committee and College of Medicine Education Center.
College of Medicine Dean Michael Good, M.D., recognized faculty for their commitment to medical education as they groom and mentor students to become great residents, and residents who become great teachers.
On the heels of the announcement of the state’s approval of a new medical school in Florida, Good asked faculty to think about how they might build on UF COM’s rich tradition and proud heritage and quoted Arie de Geus, a retired executive of Royal Dutch Shell: “The ability to learn faster than your competitors may be the only sustainable competitive advantage.”
Teachers of the Year Keith Stone, M.D., (left) and Robert Averbuch, M.D. Photo by Charles Poulton
Special Recognition of Members of the Harrell Professional Development and Assessment Center
Diana McCluskey, Mouna Hammoud, Maria Velazquez, Daniel Pollock
Special Recognition of the Recipient of the Superior Accomplishment Award
Carlos Morales, Office of Medical Informatics
Special Recognition of Student Contributions
Christine Simone, Class of 2010
2009-2010 College of Medicine Basic Science Teacher of the Year
Robert Averbuch, M.D., Department of Psychiatry
2009-2010 College of Medicine Clinical Science Teacher of the Year
Keith Stone, M.D., Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Recognition of 2010 Society of Teaching Scholars Outstanding Resident Teachers
Jacksonville
Cindy Davis, M.D., Department of Pathology
Alexandra Goldman, M.D., Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
John Holbrook, M.D., Department of Radiology
Akshata Hopkins, M.D., Department of Pediatrics
Chris Hopkins, M.D., Department of Emergency Medicine
Daniel Hwang, M.D., Department of Ophthalmology
Cynthia Leaphart, M.D., Department of Surgery
Ravindra Maharaj, M.D., Department of Internal Medicine
Steven Potter, M.D., Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Chut Sombutmai, D.O., Department of Neurology
Gainesville
Christopher Carter, M.D., Department of Pathology
Jason DeLeon, M.D., Department of Emergency Medicine
Genie Kahn, M.D., Department of Pediatrics
Kian Karimi, M.D., Department of Otolaryngology
Tad Kim, M.D., Department of Surgery
Abhay Kumar, M.D., Department of Neurology
Michael Lynn, M.D., Department of Neurosurgery
John Malaty, M.D., Department of Family Medicine and Community Health
Lindsay Malloch, M.D., Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Sandeep Mendiratta, M.D., Department of Psychiatry
Steven Messina, M.D., Department of Radiology
Casey Mickler, M.D., Department of Ophthalmology
Florence O’Connell, M.D., Department of Dermatology
Wenyin Shi, M.D., Department of Radiation Oncology
Brad Stephens, M.D., Department of Orthopaedics
Charles Vincent, M.D., Department of Urology
Luigi Viola, M.D., Department of Anesthesiology
Grant Whittaker, M.D., Department of Internal Medicine
2009-2010 Master Educator Fellows
Jacksonville
Mohsen Akhlaghi, M.D., FACEP, FAAEM, Emergency Medicine
Ayesha Mirza, M.D., FAAP, Center for HIV/AIDS Research, Education and Services
Tom Morrissey, M.D., Ph.D., Emergency Medicine
Sania Shuja, M.D., Ph.D., Pathology
Gainesville
Kfir Ben-David, M.D., Surgery
Jessica Feranec, M.D., Surgery
Glen Finney, M.D., Neurology
Linda Le-Wendling, M.D., Anesthesiology
Michael Moser, M.D., Orthopaedics
Patricia Moser, M.D., Radiology
Richard J. Rogers, M.D., Anesthesiology
Arwa Saidi, M.D., Pediatrics
Ann Snyder, PharmD, BCPS, Pharmacy
Matthew Steele, M.D., Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Sanjeev Tuli, M.D., FAAP, Pediatrics
Adam Wendling, M.D., Anesthesiology
Gang Zheng, M.D., Anesthesiology
Award for Sustained Excellence in Medical Education
Keith Stone, M.D., Professor and Immediate Past Chairman, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Society of Teaching Scholars Lifetime Achievement Award
Kenneth Kellner, M.D., Ph.D., Professor and Director of Student Education, Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Society of Teaching Scholars Honorary Inductee
George J. Caranasos, M.D., Director of the Geriatric Education Center, Ruth S. Jewett Professor of Medicine in Geriatrics
2010 Society of Teaching Scholars Inductee
Lori Deitte, M.D., Clinical Associate Professor and Program Director, Department of Radiology
Frank J. Genuardi, M.D., M.P.H., Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Associate Dean for Student Affairs, Jacksonville