At the UNC School of Medicine’s Academy of Educators annual Evening of Scholarship on May 16, 2024, many Pediatrics faculty and trainees were recognized for their enthusiasm, dedication, and talents as UNC AOE educators. Founded in 2006, the Academy of Educators is designed to emphasize teaching and support faculty development both in Chapel Hill and across the state. More information can be found at www.med.unc.edu/aoe.
Awards:
Trainee Abstract Award: Creation and Collection of Validity Evidence of a Simulation-Based Assessment Tool for Pediatric EPA 10
- Madison Archer & Sofia Aliaga
Resident Educator Award:
- Sydney Hendricks 3rd Year
Educational Research Mentor Award:
- Sofia Aliaga
Educational Mentor/Advisor Award:
- Will Kwan
Faculty Teaching Resident/Fellow Award:
- Jon Heath
High-Value Care Award:
- John Stephens
Innovation in Teaching Award:
- Jen Fuchs
Application/Individualization Phase Clinical Preceptor Excellence in Teaching Award (Regional Campus Faculty):
- Zachary Pettigrew
Application/Individualization Phase Clinical Preceptor Excellence in Teaching Award:
- Matt Pizzuto
Junior Faculty Award:
- Shiva Zargham
Medical Alumni Distinguished Teaching Professorship:
- Emily Vander Schaaf
Newly Inducted AOE Members:
Jennifer Spiegel
Alex Gartland Caitlin Green Maureen Farrell Molly DeCristo Safiyya Adam Catherine Trub Jeanette Van Steyn Jessica Hart Sarah Duffus |
Erin Finn
Rachel Modarelli Lauren Gainor Christian Hochhalter Liz Leong Zachary Pettigrew Magally Prosper Kristin Sundy- Boyles Cara Beth Carr |
TAR HEEL Resident-as-Teacher Graduates
Jennifer Spiegel
Priya Raju Alex Gartland Theresa Borcky Annika Avendaño Caitlin Green |
Maureen Farrell
Alahji Mohammed Miguel Locsin Molly DeCristo Safiyya Adam |
FLAGship (Faculty/Fellow Leadership And Growth) Graduates
Ashley Carver
Catherine Trub Jeanette Van Steyn |
Jessica Hart
Madison Archer Sarah Duffus |
Passing the Torch Graduates
Cara Beth Carr
Liz Leong