George F. Sheldon, MD Leadership Award

Since 2000, the Department of Surgery has recognized a fourth-year medical student who has demonstrated outstanding academic and clinical achievement, and who possesses personal characteristics that promise a future leadership role in surgery. Originally named the Hugh Williamson Award, it was renamed in 2006 to honor George F. Sheldon, MD, who chaired the UNC Department of Surgery from 1984 to 2001.

Prior recipients are: