The end of the academic year marks a time of celebration and recognition for the outstanding achievements of residents and faculty at the UNC Urology Department. At the annual department banquet, alongside the graduation of our Residency Class of 2024, some notable individuals are honored for their exceptional contributions throughout the preceding academic year. This year’s awards showcased the remarkable talent and dedication within the department.
Congratulations to our Residents, Drs. James Frisbie, William French and Faculty Members Dr. Timothy Bukowski and Dr. Dave Friedlander.
2024 Department Awardees
Resident of the Year
This year’s Resident of The Year Award was presented to Dr. James Frisbie, a current 4th Year Resident.
(Dr. Eric Wallen, Residency Program Director; Dr. James Frisbie)
Excellence in Research
This year’s Excellence in Research Award was presented to Dr. Hannah Kay, a current 4th Year Resident.
(Dr. Katherine Chan, Vice Chair for Research; Dr. Hannah Kay)
Resident Scholar
This year’s Resident Scholar Award was presented to Dr. William French, one of our recently graduated Chief Residents.
(Dr. Eric Wallen, Residency Program Director; Dr. William French)
Attending of the Year
The Urology Attending of the Year award was presented to Dave Friedlander, MD, MPH.
(Dr. Friedlander with the Graduating Residency Class of 2024)
Faculty Unsung Hero
The Urology Faculty Unsung Hero award was presented to Timothy Bukowski, MD.
Our PGY4 residents benefit from exceptional experience on “study abroad” with stellar teachers at Alliance Urology in Greensboro and WakeMed in Raleigh
Emerging from stiff competition, fitting to have Tim Bukowski receive the inaugural @UNCurology 4th Year Teaching Award! pic.twitter.com/AtGyoPzFvS
— Matt Nielsen, MD (@m_e_nielsen) June 19, 2024