NEY AWARD: Drs. Brooks Vance and Dan Matthews
Presented to a Senior Resident whose qualities exemplify the standards set by Dr. Robert L. Ney as a person and physician. The award recognizes a commitment to academic excellence, a compassionate approach to patients, and, most of all, an inspiration effect on others.
FISCHER AWARD: Drs. Scott Abedi and Josh Berkowitz
Presented to an Intern or Resident whose performance best exemplifies the qualities of Dr. Janet J. Fischer, in particular excellence in medical student teaching and serving as a positive role model for student doctors on the wards.
ONTJES AWARD: Drs. Kathy Sweeney, Liz Upton, Jolene Jewell, and Bob Rayson
Presented to an Intern whose performance best exemplifies the standards set by Dr. David A. Ontjes, including scholarly excellence and a commitment to the service of others.
CHAIRMAN’S AWARD: Drs. Adrian Austin and Katy Tsai
Given in recogntion of scholarly excellence and for consistent delivery of high quality care.
BRYAN AWARD:
PGY1 – Drs. Kathy Sweeney and Duncan Vincent
PGY2 – Drs. Genevieve Embree and Lili Bustamante
PGY3 – Drs. Diana Feldstein and Jennifer Kinley
Given to those Residents who demonstrate excellence in ambulatory general internal medicine. Their performance embodies the qualities of Dr. James Bryan, who has been a role model and mentor for internal medicine residents at UNC for over 40 years. The hallmark of Dr. Bryan’s excellence have been altruism, positivity, exuberance, and a life-long commitment to learning and self-improvement.
WAKE AWARDS:
Teaching Award – Dr. Brooks Vance
Faculty Award – Dr. Dick Wardrop
FARMER AWARD:
PGY1 – Dr. Sally Wood
PGY2 – Dr. Andy Donohoe
PGY3 – Drs. Ben Appenheimer and Dr. Marc Piper
Given to Interns and Residents who exhibit compassion to patients and good bedside manner.
MORBIDITY & MORTALITY CONFERENCE AWARD: Dr. Adrian Austin
Given in recognition of the Resident facilitator of the M&M Resident Conference for his or her leadership, innovation, and teaching abilities.
FELLOW AWARD: Dr. Olivia Giddings
Given to a UNC Fellow who is a great educator and a positive role model to the Internal Medicine Residents
FACULTY AWARD: Drs. Jason Katz and Shannon Carson
Given in recognition and appreciation of an outstanding educational contribution to the Residents and Interns in the Department of Medicine
GOLDEN BOOTS: Dr. Andy Donohoe
Given by a Senior Resident to the Junior Resident who by his/her example demonstrates superior clinical judgment.