Over two days in mid-June, UNC Ophthalmology hosted a daylong celebration of scholarly achievement and honored graduating residents and fellows for completing their ophthalmology residency and subspecialty fellowship programs. Drs. Sinthu Ranjan, Mohammad Soleimani and Gabriella Szatmary helped to moderate the annual Resident Research Day on Friday, June 13th. Graduating resident (PGY4) Patrick Le, MD, was honored with the department’s annual Resident Research Award for best research project.
Dr. Davis Anugo Resident of the Year: Obi Wogu, MD
Resident Teaching Award: Alli Harmel, MD
Surgical Excellence Award: Luke Ford, MD
Clinical Excellence Award: Patrick Le, MD
Academic Achievement Award: Luke Ford, MD
Arthur C. Chandler Jr., MD Faculty Teaching Award: Mohammad Soleimani, MD (see related article)
A light-hearted highlight of the evening included a “Superhero” naming presentation led by Residency Program Director Dr. Alice Zhang that aligned each graduating senior with the impressive “powers” and talents they demonstrated over the course of residency. Dr. Zhang noted:
“Congratulations to our phenomenal senior ophthalmology residents on their graduation! Each of you brought your own unique superpowers to the program, and it’s been a privilege to watch you grow into the ophthalmologists (and heroes) you are today.”
Reference this UNC Ophthalmology Instagram post!
