Honors Convocation recognizes student achievement
Second-, third- and fourth-year students honored at socially distanced ceremony
Sept. 30, 2020 – The annual UF College of Medicine Honors Convocation was held Tuesday evening, complete with video conference and socially distanced seating of 50 masked award recipients each in the George T. Harrell, M.D., Medical Education Building’s pair of learning studios.
Associate dean for student affairs Patrick Duff, M.D., welcomed and congratulated the students, who were recognized for excellence in the classroom and research laboratory, exceptional professionalism and humanism and service to local and international communities.
“This year, we are recognizing more than 100 students and presenting them with certificates, pins, plaques and, in some instances, monetary stipends. In addition, we are recognizing four faculty members and two guests for their exceptional loyalty and service to the College of Medicine,” Duff said.
Below is a complete list of awards:
The Caroline Annette Cody, M.D., Memorial Scholarship Award
Presented by Dr. and Mrs. William Cody
This award was established in memory of Caroline Annette Cody, M.D., a member of the Class of 2003, and is based on nominations from peers. It is presented to a fourth-year student who best exemplifies Caroline’s remarkable personal characteristics and altruistic service to the community.
Dana Roberson
Class of 2021
Special presentation for two remarkable individuals who, in the face of great personal tragedy, have provided unwavering support to the students of the College of Medicine.
Dr. and Mrs. William Cody
AΩA Research Award
Taylor Merritt
Class of 2022
The Lawrence M. Goodman Trust Research Awards
Jordan Zeldin – first prize award
Jack Kilgore – second prize award
Yujia Zhou – third prize award
Class of 2022
College of Medicine Alumni Scholarship for Academic Excellence, Professionalism and Humanism
| Haley Oberdorfer
Nathaniel Breslin |
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| George Cappos | |
| Wojciech Dzieza | |
| Tory Finley | |
| Malcolm Kates | |
| Jennifer Loso | |
| Mollie Mansfield | |
| Harrison Matthews | |
| Madison Miracle | |
| Alejandra Osorio | |
| Dana Roberson | |
| Patricia Sacks | |
| Blake Stacey | |
| Gabriella Tom | |
| Laura Beth Towery | |
| Sarah Williamson | |
| Matthew Yekikian
Class of 2021 |
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Medical Guild Merit Award
This award recognizes the third-year students who had the highest scores on the USMLE Step 1 examination.
Emma Djabali
Cameron Guy
Jack Kilgore
Samuel Malnik
Spencer Nichols
Class of 2022
Thomas and Emily Maren Scholarship
This award is presented to second year students in recognition of excellent academic performance and enthusiastic participation in the Maren Reading Room activities.
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Blythewood and Baker Memorial Scholarship Award for Women Medical Students
This award was established in 1968 by Miss Martha Isabel Mays to recognize women medical students for outstanding performance on the third-year clerkships.
Emily Edwards
Katelin McDilda
Class of 2021
Palm Beach County Medical Society Auxiliary Scholarship
This award recognizes the senior student with the highest third year G.P.A. who is a graduate of a Palm Beach County high school.
Yoni Nutovits
Joseph Whelihan
Class of 2021
Scott Gross, M.D., Memorial Award
This award was established by members of the Class of 1988 in memory of their classmate, Scott Gross, who died of cancer shortly after graduation. The award recognizes students who, during the first year of medical school, best represented the attributes displayed by Scott – a sense of humor, interest in art and music, active participation in class projects, and, most importantly, courage and perseverance. The recipients are determined by nominations from classmates.
Jesse Caron
Melanie Justice
Karly Landvay
Torie Livingston
Class of 2023
Jeffrey Metcalfe Memorial Award
This award was established by the Class of 2014 to honor a classmate who died in the early months of medical school. It recognizes students who, during the first year of medical school, demonstrated academic excellence and great personal integrity. The recipients are selected on the basis of nominations from peers.
Genesys Giraldo
Dinia Salmeron
Class of 2023
Genevra Todd and Henry E. Meleney Award
This award recognizes students who have excelled in the first phase of the medical school curriculum, especially in their performance on the Clinical Skills Examination.
Ethan Carmichael
Rebekah Fitzpatrick
Clare Grady
Divya James
Daniela Ramirez
Brittany Raymond
Rania Saboungi
Class of 2022
Mark W. Herrbold Memorial Award
This award was established by Dr. Francis Herrbold, Class of 1998, in memory of his father. It recognizes senior students who have overcome great personal adversity and demonstrated extraordinary determination and perseverance in pursuit of a medical education. The award is based on nominations from peers.
Sean Livingston
Rachel Locke
Daniel O’Neill
Holly Perez
Jessica Williams
Class of 2021
Barbara B. Bennett, M.D., Memorial Award
This award was established by the Class of 2002 and the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology to honor the student who, during the first three years of medical school, best exemplified Dr. Bennett’s honesty, integrity, clinical skill, and devotion to women’s health.
Olivia Moumne
Class of 2021
The Carey R. Barber, M.D., Scholarship for Suicide Prevention and Depression Awareness
This award is presented to a second year student who has demonstrated interest in pursuing Family Medicine as a career, promoted the goal of suicide prevention, and worked to improve awareness of the debilitating effects of depression.
Michael Padgett
Class of 2023
Chapman Service and Humanity in Medicine Award
This award recognizes students who, during the second year of school, demonstrated outstanding professionalism and humanism and who provided exceptional service to the class, College of Medicine, and local community. The recipients are determined by nominations from classmates.
Olgert Bardhi
James Davis
Sara Kennedy
Arianne Maya
Class of 2022
Distinguished Service Award
This award recognizes students who have provided exceptional service to their class, College of Medicine, School of Physician Assistant Studies, and local community.
Allyson Norton- PA CLASS PRESIDENT
Alexa Moore- PA CLASS VICE PRESIDENT
Summer Stephens- PA CLASS SERVICE CHAIR
Class of 2021
Daniel O’Neill- ACADEMIC CHAIR
Aalekhya Tenali- CLASS ADVOCATE
Sayoni Saha- COMMUNITY SERVICE CO-CHAIR
Sarah Williamson- COMMUNITY SERVICE CO-CHAIR
Vanessa Metellus-DIVERSITY LIAISON REPRESENTATIVE
Shavano Steadman- DIVERSITY LIAISON REPRESENTATIVE
Class of 2021
James Davis- ACADEMIC CHAIR
Morgan Brazel- CLASS ADVOCATE
Arianne Maya- COMMUNITY SERVICE CO-CHAIR
Leila Shafiq- COMMUNITY SERVICE CO-CHAIR
Tawanna Charlton- DIVERSITY LIAISON REPRESENTATIVE
Dominique Forestier-DIVERSITY LIAISON REPRESENTATIVE
Class of 2022
Michelot Michel- ACADEMIC CHAIR
Mitsy Audate-CLASS ADVOCATE
Elizabeth Di Valerio- COMMUNITY SERVICE CO-CHAIR
Samanta Korn- COMMUNITY SERVICE CO-CHAIR
Samari Blair- DIVERSITY LIAISON REPRESENTATIVE
Esther Duqueney- DIVERSITY LIAISON REPRESENTATIVE
Mallika Bhatta- ORIENTATION CO-CHAIR
Ashley Frye- ORIENTATION CO-CHAIR
Taylor Rouviere-ORIENTATION CO-CHAIR
Charles Sarria- RIENTATION CO-CHAIR
Class of 2023
International Medical Service Award
This award recognizes individuals who, as second year students, served as the group leaders for the international medical outreach trips.
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
Jonathan Arias
Lauren Aycock
Katelyn Carty
Elizabeth Cox
Evan Johns
Jennifer Stein
Class of 2022
ECUADOR
Olgert Bardhi
Christopher Gross
Denise Manfrini
Rebecca Oyetoro
Class of 2022
HAITI
Clare Grady
Phillip Jenkins
Daniel Knewitz
Denslow Trumbull
Class of 2022
YUCATÁN – MEXICO
Adriana Crespo
Adriana Della Porta
Johanna McCracken
Nicklas Sarantos
Class of 2022
Equal Access Clinic Service Awards
These awards recognize students and faculty members who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to the Equal Access Clinic and provided excellent medical care to the underserved population of Gainesville.
Katelin McDilda
Class of 2021
David Feller, M.D.
Department of Community Health and Family Medicine
Ryan Nall, M.D.
Department of Medicine
Craig Spencer Memorial Award
This award was established in memory of J. Craig Spencer, Class of 1975. It recognizes a student who, during the first three years of medical school, demonstrated a high level of academic achievement and a compassionate, caring manner. The award is based on nominations from peers.
Amy Wells
Class of 2021
Student Counseling Award
Presented in gratitude for herculean efforts in supporting students in the College of Medicine and PA Program during the initial phase of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Beverly Dede, Ph.D
James Gorske, M.Ed.
