2016-2017 Awards for Residents & Faculty

2016-2017 Awards for Residents & Faculty

Dr. John J. and Joan M. Brennan Endowed Award in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Theresa Piquette was presented the Dr. John J. and Joan M. Brennan Endowed Award in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the May 19, 2017 Medical Student graduation dinner in recognition of their Outstanding Medical School Achievement.

Dr. and Mrs. Jack A. Klieger Endowed Award in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Ashley Verhasselt was presented the Dr. and Mrs. Jack A. Klieger Endowed Award in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the May 19, 2017 Medical Student graduation dinner in recognition of their Outstanding Medical School Achievement.

Outstanding Medical School Teachers

In 2008, the College’s Curriculum and Evaluation Committee (CEC) initiated an annual Medical Student Teacher award to honor MCW’s Outstanding Medical School Teachers. This year, approximately 246 educators received a recognition pin and letter of commendation for their excellence in teaching in required M1, M2 and/or M3 courses, clerkships, sub Is (sub-internships), modules, LEAPs (Longitudinal Experience Advancing Patient care) and pathways during the 2015-2016 academic year.

  • Endocrine-Reproduction Unit: Seema Menon, MD, Christina Wichman, DO
  • Obstetrics & Gynecology: Czarina Helf, MD (Columbia-St. Mary’s), Jessica Hoelzle, MD (Columbia-St. Mary’s), Molly Isola, MD (’18), Deborah Larkey, MD (Columbia-St. Mary’s), Tyshunda Manning, MD, Stanislaw Miaskowski, MD (’19), Jennifer Moralez, MD (Columbia-St. Mary’s), Rachael Persons, MD (’19)
  • Reproductive Endocrinology/Infertility: Jayme Bosler, MD, Kate Schoyer, MD
Faculty
  • Michael Lund, MD – APGO Faculty Award for Excellence in Teaching for outstanding contributions to undergraduate medical education
  • Jessica Francis, MD – CREOG National Faculty Award for Excellence in Resident Education
  • Estil Y. Strawn, MD – T. Michael Bolger Standing Ovation Award
Residents
  • Jessika Ralph, MD (’17) and Justin Harold, MD (’20)
    Best Resident Teacher — as selected by the Junior Medical Students in 2016– 2017 rotation in the Dept. of Obstetrics & Gynecology.
  • 1st place Heather Stief (’18), 2nd place Paige Persch (’18), 3rd Place, Kathryn Sarnoski (’17)
    The Jack A. Klieger Award – for best resident research paper.
  • Sarah Krueger, MD (’17)
    AAGL Special Excellence in Endoscopic Procedures Award for a senior resident
  • Marissa Schloesser, MD (’17)
    AOA – elected to AOA MCW-Beta Chapter in recognition of interest in the education of medical students
  • Kara Petrashek, MD (’17)
    Administrative Chief – in appreciation for their extra time & expertise in providing guidance & support of the residency program.
  • Lindsay Dickerhoff, MD (’17)
    MCWAH Research Award – for her excellent resident research project.
  • Lindsay Dickerhoff, MD (’17)
    Ryan Program Resident Award – for resident who best exemplifies the dedication to education, training, and service in Family Planning that characterize the Ryan Program