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Vascular Resident Dr. Colby Ruiz and PGY 1 Preliminary Intern Dr. Julia Button received Kaiser Permanente Excellence in Teaching Awards at the 2021 UNC School of Medicine’s Whitehead Lecture and Awards ceremony on August 4.

headshot of Colby Ruiz, MD
Colby Ruiz, MD
Julia Button, MD
Julia Button, MD

Congratulations Drs Ruiz and Button!

Drs. Ruiz and Button received a Kaiser Permanente Excellence in Teaching Award at the 2021 UNC School of Medicine’s Whitehead Lecture and Awards ceremony Wednesday, August 4. The award is voted on by UNC medical students Class of 2020 to honor residents and interns who contribute in an exemplary way to the education of medical students. Award winners display enthusiasm for teaching, include students in patient care decisions, and promote the involvement of students on the medical team.