Student Honors and Awards
Thursday, May 15, 2014 | University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Student
Honors
Awards
As we gather to honor our outstanding students, please join me in
applauding those who have been recognized by these scholarships and
awards. I thank all of you who have made a difference in our students’ lives.
As families and friends, you have encouraged these students
to excel as they pursue careers that will impact the lives of many.
As faculty and staff, your dedication to educating the
next generations of physicians is deeply appreciated.
As alumni, you show by example what it means to have
received your medical education at the University of Wisconsin
School of Medicine and Public Health.
As donors who have established or contributed to these scholarships and
awards, your generosity recognizes and supports the pursuit of excellence.
Thank you for supporting our students and our School of
Medicine and Public Health. Together, we are advancing
the future of medicine and the health of Wisconsin.
Robert N. Golden, MD
Dean, School of Medicine and Public Health
Vice Chancellor for Medical Affairs
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Student Honors and Awards
Thursday, May 15, 2014 / University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Graduating Students............................................................. 2
Fourth Year Students........................................................... 22
Third Year Students............................................................. 23
Second Year Students...........................................................27
First Year Students...............................................................33
Graduating Students
Philip M. Abdel Memorial Scholarship
Graduating Students
2013–2014
This scholarship was created by Matthew Abdel, MD and Mark
Morrey, MD, members of the Class of 2007, in memory of Matt’s father,
Philip M. Abdel, an unwavering advocate of higher education and a
mentor and role model to all. It is given to recognize fourth-year medical
students who have demonstrated one or more of the following attributes:
exceptional moral characteristics, dedication to pursuing a surgical
specialty or subspecialty, superb academic competence, a resolute work
ethic, notable leadership qualities and active participation in research.
Marcus Greatens
Orthopedic Surgery
University of Michigan Hospitals
Luke Lopas
Orthopedic Surgery
Hospital of the University of Pennyslvania
Abdel-Morrey Orthopedic Surgery Award
This award was created by Matthew Abdel, MD and Mark
Morrey, MD, members of the Class of 2007. It recognizes a fourthyear student pursuing a career in orthopedic surgery who demonstrates
academic competence, a strong work ethic, leadership qualities and
who has participated in orthopedic research and volunteered for
humanitarian efforts and/or other philanthropic organizations.
Max Michalski
Orthopedic Surgery
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
2
American Academy of Neurology
Medical Student Prize for Excellence in Neurology
This award is presented to a graduating student who has been
selected by Department of Neurology clerkship directors, faculty
and residents for dedication to excellence in clinical neurology.
2013–2014
Timothy Chang
Neurology
UCLA Medical Center
This award is sponsored by the American College of Emergency
Physicians (ACEP), a national specialty society to recognize
students who excel in compassionate care of patients, professional
behavior and service to the community and/or specialty.
Stephen Matthew Hunt
Emergency Medicine
University Washington Affilliated Hospitals
Betty J. Bamforth Award
The Betty J. Bamforth Award is presented annually to a fourth year
medical student who has demonstrated interest and excellence in
the field of anesthesiology and preoperative medicine. Dr. Bamforth
trained in anesthesiology at the University of Wisconsin under Dr.
Ralph M. Waters, founder of the first academic anesthesiology
program in the country. She held a faculty position from 1954 to
1992, serving as Interim Chair of the Department of Anesthesiology,
Assistant Dean for Student Affairs in the Medical School, and Mentor
of the Class of 1992. Dr. Bamforth was a consummate teacher,
administrator, researcher and practitioner for 38 years, training over
250 residents and fellows in the art and science of anesthesiology.
Amy Kloosterboer
Internal Medicine-Anesthesiology
Stanford University Programs
3
Graduating Students
American College of Emergency Physicians Medical
Student Professionalism and Service Award
Charles Russell Bardeen, Founding Dean
Fourth-Year Student Award
This award is given by the Wisconsin Medical Alumni Association in
honor of the founding Dean of the UW Medical School, Charles
Russell Bardeen, MD. The recipients are chosen by their classmates
as the students who have the greatest combination of academic
achievement, dedication to the profession, high ethical standards,
commitment to the best interests of their patients and who manifest
honesty, unselfishness, personal self-discipline and responsibility,
good judgment, kindness and good interpersonal relations.
Graduating Students
2013–2014
Lynn Frydrych
Luke Lopas
General Surgery
University of Michigan Hospitals
Orthopedic Surgery
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Parker Hoerz
Michael Wauters
Family Medicine
University of Wisconsin School of
Medicine and Public Health
Family Medicine
Family Medicine Residency of Idaho
Dr. Darren Bean Scholarship for the
Advancement of Emergency Medicine
This scholarship was created in memory of Dr. Darren Bean by his
friends, colleagues and students. Dr. Bean, a truly outstanding academic
emergency physician, teacher and researcher, lost his life when a UW
Med Flight helicopter crashed May 10, 2008. He brought boundless
energy and devotion to his many roles and died doing what he believed
in -- taking care of those in urgent need of care. The Dr. Darren Bean
Scholarship is provided to a fourth-year student going into emergency
medicine who combines the attributes of Dr. Bean: a commitment
to excellence, collegiality, education, research and patient care.
Amanda Polsinelli
Emergency Medicine
University of Cincinnati Medical Center
4
William J. Bleckwenn, Jr. Award
This award is given by the late Dr. William J. Bleckwenn, Sr. and
Mrs. Bleckwenn in memory of their son who died during his third year
in medical school. Dr. Bleckwenn was a member of the UW Medical
School faculty from 1922 to 1954. The award is based on clinical
promise and is presented to a senior student in recognition of qualities of
character, heart and mind, that combine to make the true physician.
2013–2014
Elizabeth Jahns
Dr. Lester Brillman Leadership Scholarships
Dr. Lester Brillman Advocacy Scholarship*
Dr. Brillman, Class of 1938, practiced family medicine in the Beloit area
for more than 60 years, working out of an office, not a clinic. His great
wish was to excite and empower medical students to take up the specialty
that gave him so much satisfaction. These scholarships are presented in
his memory to fourth-year students pursuing a career in family medicine.
Michael Brenner
Bonnie Kwok
Family Medicine
Medical College of Wisconsin
Affiliated Hospitals
Family Medicine
Contra Costa Regional Medical Center
Phoebe Devitt
Jennifer Perkins*
Family Medicine
Sutter Medical Center of Santa Rosa
Family Medicine
University of Wisconsin School of
Medicine and Public Health
Emily Ramharter
Family Medicine
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
5
Graduating Students
Internal Medicine/Pediatrics
University of Michigan Hospitals
Dr. Everett Carl Burgess Award
Dr. Burgess was a member of the Class of 1937. This award was established
in Dr. Burgess’ memory by his family. It is presented to a senior student
in recognition of demonstrated excellence in the field of surgery.
2013–2014
Lynn Frydrych
General Surgery
University of Michigan Hospitals
Graduating Students
Dylan Cappel Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was created in memory of Dylan Cappel by his classmates,
friends and family. Dylan was a UW alum (L&S ’01) and a leader on
the Crew team who lost his life to cancer. It is awarded to a fourth-year
student pursuing a career in oncology. The recipient must show strengths
in academic achievement, leadership, volunteerism and initiative, and
demonstrate an understanding of the value of teamwork in medicine.
Julian Hong
Radiation Oncology
Duke University Medical Center
Laurel Clark Scholarship
This scholarship was established by the Class of 1987 in memory of
their classmate, Captain Laurel Clark. Dr. Clark died tragically in the
2003 Space Shuttle Columbia disaster. Dr. Clark received her BS degree
in zoology in 1983 and her MD degree in 1987. This scholarship is
awarded to an outstanding fourth-year female medical student with
strong leadership skills and a dedication to cutting-edge science.
Lynn Frydrych
General Surgery
University of Michigan Hospitals
6
Compassion in Action National Community Health Award
The Compassion In Action National Community Health Award is provided
by the Paster Family Foundation to recognize medical students who have
developed, implemented or improved the health care of a disadvantaged or
underserved community in the U.S. in the course of their medical education.
2013–2014
Jasmine Wiley
Family Medicine
Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center
The Dr. John Kimberly Curtis Award is given to assist the education of
fourth-year medical students interested in treating pulmonary disease.
Adam Hofer
Internal Medicine
University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics
Madelyn Weiker
Internal Medicine
University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics
Drs. Joseph, Joseph C. & Frank Dean Scholarship
This scholarship was established by the Dean family in memory
of Joseph Dean and his sons, Joseph C. and Frank, distinguished
physicians in the Madison community and clinical teachers at
the UW School of Medicine and Public Health. It is given to
assist the education of an outstanding medical student.
Benjamin Beatty
Internal Medicine
University of Colorado School of Medicine
7
Graduating Students
Dr. John Kimberly Curtis Award
Dr. Lynn Eggman Memorial Award
Dr. Lynn Eggman, Class of 1962, was an outstanding general pediatrician
and teacher-preceptor who practiced in the Rhinelander area of northern
Wisconsin for nearly 50 years. He was a strong supporter of the UW
School of Medicine and Public Health and its clinical and teaching missions
throughout his many years of practice. This award is presented in his
memory to a fourth-year medical student who has generated excellence in
interpersonal skills and communication with children and their families.
2013–2014
Graduating Students
Alicia Sprecher
Pediatrics
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University
2014 Excellence in Public Health Award
This award is given by the U.S. Public Health Service (USPHS) Physician
Professional Advisory Committee, Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention, to recognize medical students who are involved in public
health issues in their community as well as to increase awareness
of the USPHS and its mission to protect, promote and advance the
health and safety of our nation. This award recognizes outstanding
students committed to strong work in the field of public health.
Michael Wauters
Family Medicine
Family Medicine Residency of Idaho
The Flanum Family Foundation Scholarship
This scholarship was created by Dr. Mark Flanum, Class of 2002, and
his wife Christine. It will be presented to one fourth-year medical student
who demonstrates scholastic achievement, outstanding humanistic
qualities and who is pursuing a career in orthopedic surgery.
Sarah Kreul
Orthopedic Surgery
Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine
8
Dr. Frances M. Forster Award
This award was established by the Department of Neurology in recognition
of Dr. Forster’s outstanding service to the UW School of Medicine and
Public Health as Chairman of Neurology from 1958 to 1978. This award
honors a graduating medical student for excellence in neurology.
Sadhana Murali
Neurology
University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics
2013–2014
Joshua Pankratz
Neurology
University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics
The Wisconsin Academy of Family Physicians presents this award
to an outstanding fourth-year medical student who has forwarded
the concepts of family medicine as a medical student.
Parker Hoerz
Family Medicine
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Dr. Morton L. Futterman Scholarship
This endowed scholarship was created in memory of Dr.
Morton L. Futterman, Class of 1962, by his family, friends and
colleagues. This scholarship is awarded to a fourth-year medical
student planning to pursue a career in internal medicine.
Luke Hillman
Internal Medicine
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University
9
Graduating Students
Founders Award
General Internal Medicine Outstanding
Medical Student Award
This award is presented by the Division of General Internal Medicine
to fourth-year students who exhibits leadership qualities and an
outstanding commitment to the principles of general internal medicine.
It recognizes attention to all aspects of patient care, biomedical and
psychosocial, gender and cultural issues that have an impact on patient
care, a commitment to the use of evidence-based medicine, collaborative
work with team members, and a commitment to facilitation of care
in the transition between the inpatient and outpatient settings.
Graduating Students
2013–2014
Johanna Streyle
Internal Medicine
University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics
Glasgow-Rubin Certificate of
Commendation for Academic Achievement
This award is presented by the American Medical Women’s Association to
recognize women students who graduate in the top 10 percent of their class.
Anna Carlson
Pediatrics
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center
Jennifer Ciske
Gabrielle Mannino
Ophthalmology
University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics
Dermatology
Weill Cornell Medical Center
Amy Kloosterboer
Anna Moreland
Internal Medicine/Anesthesiology
Stanford Unviersity Programs
Diagnostic Radiology
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Jennifer Lhost
Clare O’Connor
Pediatrics
Medical College of Wisconsin
Affiliated Hospitals
10
Amy Malek
Plastic Surgery
Duke University Medical Center
Internal Medicine
University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics
Gustafson Family Scholarship
Dr. Raymond Gustafson, MD, Class of 1955, and the Gustafson
Family created this scholarship to encourage medical students to go
into family practice and return to smaller rural communities. This
scholarship is given to recognize a senior student of the Wisconsin
Academy of Rural Medicine (WARM) who has demonstrated strong
humanitarian instincts and evidence of public spirited leadership.
2013–2014
Jenna Ingersoll
Drs. John H. and William J. Houghton Award
This award, presented by the Wisconsin Medical Society Foundation,
recognizes an outstanding student who, through extracurricular
achievement and interest in the activities of medical organizations,
shows high promise of becoming a “complete physician.” The Houghton
brothers hoped to encourage young men and women toward a
greater appreciation of the need for physicians to work together
through their county, state and national medical organizations.
Michael Otte
Family Medicine
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
11
Graduating Students
Family Medicine
Family Medicine Residency of Idaho
Robert F. and Irma K. Korbitz Endowed
Scholarship in Family Medicine
This scholarship was created by Mrs. Irma Korbitz in memory of
her husband, Dr. Robert Korbitz, Class of 1962. Dr. Korbitz served
as an adjunct professor of medicine while focusing on family
practice as a partner in the Monona Grove Clinic. This scholarship
is awarded to students pursuing a career in family medicine.
2013–2014
Graduating Students
Meredith Bourne
Family Medicine
University of Minnesota Medical School
Bre Anna Nagle
Family Medicine
University of Wisconsin School of
Medicine and Public Health
Eric Phillippi
Family Medicine
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Dr. Katherine Kulak Scholarship
This endowed scholarship was created in memory of Dr. Katherine Kulak by
her family, friends and colleagues. Dr. Kulak completed her internal medicine
residency at UW, in addition to a fellowship in infectious disease with her
mentor, Dr. Dennis Maki. This scholarship is awarded to one or more fourthyear medical students planning to pursue a career in internal medicine.
Ryan Lyerla
Cristina Merkhofer
Internal Medicine
Abbott Northwestern
Internal Medicine
UPMC Medical Education
Dr. Roger and Caroline Laubenheimer Award
This award is given by Mrs. Caroline Laubenheimer in memory of
her husband, Dr. Roger Laubenheimer, Class of 1950. It is given to a
third-year or fourth-year medical student from the state of Wisconsin
and recognizes students who have an interest in practicing medicine
in underserved areas, students who are first generation college
students, and students from rural communities in Wisconsin.
Bre Anna Nagle
12
Family Medicine
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
T.A. Leonard Award
Named in honor of the late Dr. T.A. Leonard, Class of 1931,
this award is given in recognition of exemplary performance
on the third-year obstetrics and gynecology rotation.
Anna Carlson
Plastic Surgery
Duke University Medical Center
2013–2014
Luke Hillman
Internal Medicine
McGaw Medical Center of
Northwestern University
This award was created by Madison Anesthesiology Consultants,
LLP. It is presented to a fourth-year medical student planning
to pursue a career in anesthesiology with a compassion for
clinical practice and a dedication to serving patients.
John Henry Harrison
Anesthesiology
University of Chicago Medical Center
George & Laura Maki Scholarship
This scholarship recognizes a fourth-year medical student planning
to pursue a career in internal medicine who has demonstrated
outstanding abilities as a scholar, and who has also exhibited
commensurate outstanding humanistic qualities.
Molly Andreason
Internal Medicine
Oregon Health and Science University
13
Graduating Students
Madison Anesthesiology Consultants Award
Medical Student Achievement in Orthopedics Award
The Medical Student Achievement in Orthopedics Award is presented to a
deserving student by the Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation
to recognize excellence, citizenship and research in orthopedics.
2013–2014
Kevin Campbell
Orthopedic Surgery
Rush University Medical Center
Graduating Students
Dr. William S. Middleton Award
Given to recognize superior academic achievement, including
excellent performance on clinical rotations, this award memorializes
Emeritus Dean Middleton whose medical school career spanned over
60 years, and epitomized dedication to teaching at the bedside.
Andrew Miller
Diagnostic Radiology
Duke University Medical Center
“Mini Med School” Award
This award was created by the “deans” of the annual School of
Medicine and Public Health “Mini Med School” series, Dr. Rick
Page and Dr. K. Craig Kent, with contributions received from
attendees, alumni and friends. This award is given to medical
students interested in pursuing a career in academic medicine.
Christopher Brown
Internal Medicine
Weill Cornell Medical Center
14
Priyesh Patel
Otolaryngology
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Samson Occom Legacy Award
The Samson Occom Legacy Award for American Indians was established
by Faith D. Ottery, BS (‘75), MD (Class of 1981), PhD (’89), an enrolled
member of the Brothertown Indian Nation, in honor of Reverend Samson
Occom, a founder of the Brothertown Indian Nation who has the distinction
of being the first Native American to publish documents in English and who
had a deep commitment to education, specifically education of American
Indians. This award will be given to American Indian medical students
who demonstrate a commitment to leadership and academic excellence.
2013–2014
Pathology Honor Society
This award is given by the Association of Pathology
Chairs in recognition of academic achievement.
David Manthei
Pathology
University of Michigan Hospitals
Richard Yang
Pathology
University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics
Dr. Sam G. Perlson Scholarship
This scholarship is given by Mrs. Jo Schwartz Perlson in memory of her
late husband, Sam, Class of 1951, who spent his career as a practicing
physician specializing in obstetrics and gynecology and serving as an active
member in the UW Medical Alumni Association. This scholarship is awarded
to fourth-year medical students planning to pursue a career in obstetrics
and gynecology who have demonstrated outstanding abilities as scholars
and who have exhibited commensurate outstanding humanistic qualities.
Elizabeth Corey
Obstetrics and Gynecology
University of Illinois College of Medicine
Kevin McCool
Obstetrics and Gynecology
University of Wisconsin School of
Medicine and Public Health
15
Graduating Students
Joshua Saylor
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
Reimann Fund for the Advancement of Primary Care Education
Leah Reimann, MD, Class of 1974, created this endowed fund for the
purpose of advancing primary care education at the University of Wisconsin
School of Medicine and Public Health. It is used to advance primary care
education across the spectrum of students and faculty with priority given
to support medical students planning to pursue a career in primary care.
2013–2014
Jennifer Lhost
Graduating Students
Pediatrics
Medical College of Wisconsin
Affiliated Hospitals
Rachel Weigert
Pediatrics
Medical College of Wisconsin
Affiliated Hospitals
Research Honors
The MD degree with “Honors in Research” is conferred upon those
medical students who, in addition to completing the requirements for
the MD degree, satisfactorily complete the research honors program
requirements. This distinction honors those students who conducted
research throughout medical school under faculty mentorship and met
the program standards for high achievement in research scholarship.
Molly Andreason
Internal Medicine
Oregon Health and Science University
Faculty Mentor: Amye Tevaarwerk, MD,
Department of Medicine, UW School
of Medicine and Public Health
Kevin Campbell
16
Luke Lopas
Orthopedic Surgery
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Faculty Mentors: Jaimo Ahn, MD, PhD; Kurt
Hankenson, DVM, MS, PhD, Department
of Orthopaedic Surgery, Perelman School
of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania
Heather McClimore
Orthopedic Surgery
Rush University Medical Center
Faculty Mentors: Robert LaPrade,
MD, PhD; Thomas Clanton, MD,
Department of Orthopedics, Steadman
Phillippon Research Institute
Radiology
Santa Barbara Cottage Hospitals
Faculty Mentors: Pamela Kling, MD; Courtney
McCaughey, MD, Department of Pediatrics,
UW School of Medicine and Public Health
Sarah Kreul
Cristina Merkhofer
Orthopedic Surgery
Wright State University Boonshoft
School of Medicine
Faculty Mentors: John Heiner, MD, Department
of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation; Howard
Bailey, MD, Department of Medicine, UW
School of Medicine and Public Health
Internal Medicine
UPMC Medical Education
Faculty Mentors: Tracey Weigel, MD,
Department of Surgery; Sam Lubner, MD;
Ryan Macke, MD, Department of Medicine,
UW School of Medicine and Public Health
Anna Moreland
Kevin Shepet
Radiology
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Faculty Mentors: David Andes, MD,
Department of Medicine; Fred Lee, MD,
Department of Radiology, UW School
of Medicine and Public Health
Orthopedic Surgery
West Virginia University School of Medicine
Faculty Mentors: Herbert Chen, MD, FACS;
Becky Sippel, MD, Department of Surgery,
UW School of Medicine and Public Health
Priyesh Patel
Surgery-Preliminary
University of California San Francisco
Faculty Mentors: Herbert Chen, MD,
FACS, Department of Surgery; E. Jason
Abel, MD, Department of Urology, UW
School of Medicine and Public Health
Stephanie Rice
Radiation Oncology
University of Maryland Medical Center
Faculty Mentors: Kevin Kozak, MD, PhD;
Randall Kimple, MD, PhD; Mark Ritter, MD,
PhD, Department of Human Oncology, UW
School of Medicine and Public Health
Jonathan Sohn
Rachel Weigert
Pediatrics
Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals
Faculty Mentors: Pamela Kling, MD,
Department of Pediatrics; Cynthia Haq,
MD, TRIUMPH Program, UW School
of Medicine and Public Health
Matthew Sell, MD Memorial Award for
the Advancement of Infant Care
This endowed scholarship was created in memory of Dr. Matt Sell, Class of 1980.
Dr. Sell was a beloved infant care specialist who saved the lives of many children and
brought comfort to their families. This award is given to a fourth-year medical student
planning to pursue a career in pediatrics with an interest in neonatology and infant care
who combines the attributes of Dr. Sell: a caring and kind attitude, good work ethic,
dedication to gentle care of patients and a penchant towards cutting-edge ideas.
Gauthami Soma
Pediatrics
Yale New Haven Hospital
17
Graduating Students
Otolaryngology
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Faculty Mentors: Herbert Chen, MD, FACS;
Sam Gubbels, MD; Timothy McCulloch, MD;
Gregory Hartig, MD, Department of Surgery,
UW School of Medicine and Public Health
2013–2014
Society for Academic Emergency Medicine
The Society for Academic Emergency Medicine presents this award to
recognize interest and excellence in the field of emergency medicine.
Chloe McCoy
2013–2014
Emergency Medicine
Palmetto Health Richland
Graduating Students
Thomas H. and Ramona J. Steele Endowed Scholarship
The Thomas H. and Ramona J. Steele Endowed Scholarship was created
by Mona and the University League, in memory of Mona’s husband,
Dr. Thomas H. Steele. Dr. Steele was a Professor of Medicine at the
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health who, for
42 years, combined research, teaching and clinical responsibilities. This
scholarship will be awarded to a medical student planning to pursue
a career in academic medicine with an interest in nephrology.
Clare O’Connor
Internal Medicine
University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics
Dr. Larry Tempelis Peer Mentoring in Professionalism Award
This award was created by colleagues, family, friends and patients in
memory of Dr. Tempelis, Class of 1974. Throughout his career as a clinician,
teacher and research scientist, Dr. Tempelis was strongly committed to
mentoring -- the process of passing on skills, wisdom and perspective to
others in order to contribute to their career development. Additionally,
he was a paragon of professionalism throughout his career. The donors
of this award wish to recognize a senior medical student who has been
most successful in efforts to mentor junior colleagues in professionalism.
Anne Becker
Internal Medicine
Hennepin County Medical Center
18
University League Scholarship
University League Endowed Scholarship*
These scholarships are provided by The University League and are
given to students who have been leaders among their classmates.
Luke Lopas
Orthopedic Surgery
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
2013–2014
Anthony Nguyen*
Pediatrics
Medical College of Wisconsin
Affiliated Hospitals
Dr. Van Liere was a graduate of the University of Wisconsin in
Medical Sciences in 1918 and served for a number of years as
Dean of West Virginia Medical School. This award is presented
in his memory to a senior student who achieved high scholastic
standing during their four years of medical school.
Gabrielle Mannino
Dermatology
Weill Cornell Medical Center
Vogel Foundation Award
This award was established by the Vogel Foundation and recognizes fourthyear medical students planning to pursue a career in family medicine
with an emphasis on providing care for underserved populations.
Bret Valentine
Family Medicine
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
19
Graduating Students
Cora M. and Dr. Edward J. Van Liere Award
Dr. Harry A. Waisman Memorial Scholarship
Dr. Waisman was a member of the Class of 1947, and Professor of Pediatrics
from 1958 to 1971. This award was established by family and friends in
his memory and is given to the medical student who has demonstrated
the greatest talent in the study of health problems of children.
2013–2014
Amy Malek
Graduating Students
Pediatrics
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital
Dr. Ralph M. Waters Medical Scholarship
This scholarship is provided by the Class of 1945 in honor of Dr. Ralph
M. Waters, Professor of Anesthesiology from 1926 to 1949. Dr. Waters is
renowned not only as founder of the academic program in anesthesiology
at the University of Wisconsin, the country’s oldest academic program of
anesthesiology, and regarded as the foundation of academic anesthesiology
throughout the world. This scholarship is awarded to a student in
the clinical years in recognition of merit, ability and scholarship.
Nicole Katerinos
Anesthesiology
University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics
Westring Family Scholarship
David Westring, MD, Class of 1958, created this endowed scholarship
to honor his parents Clarence (Law ‘30) and Dorothy (L&S ‘28), whose
exemplary lives inspired three generations of their family to graduate or
attend this university. This scholarship is given to recognize a senior student
of the Wisconsin Academy of Rural Medicine (WARM) who has demonstrated
strong humanitarian instincts and evidence of public spirited leadership. Sarah Kreul
Orthopedic Surgery
Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine
20
Wisconsin Society of Pathologists Award
This award recognizes demonstrated excellence
in clinical or anatomic pathology.
Michael Palte
2013–2014
Pathology
Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Donald J. Worden Memorial Scholarship
Meredith Bourne
Family Medicine
University of Minnesota Medical School
Bonnie Kwok
Family Medicine
Contra Costa Regional Medical Center
Dr. Gibbs Zauft Award
This award was established by the late Dr. C.E. Schorer, Class of 1955,
to commemorate Gibbs Zauft, MD, Class of 1950, a general practitioner
who gave an exceptional amount of personal time and care to Dr.
Schorer’s parents. It is given to a graduating senior who has displayed
an exceptional concern for the comfort and welfare of patients.
Jasmine Wiley
Family Medicine
Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center
21
Graduating Students
This scholarship was established by the Class of 1980 to honor the
memory of their classmate, Donald J. Worden, who is fondly remembered
by classmates, faculty and staff as a truly exceptional person in his
concern for the welfare of others. It is given to fourth-year students
in recognition of demonstrated devotion to the care and comfort of
fellow human beings, both in patient care and other activities.
Fourth-year student
Christopher Dahl Award
Fourth Year Students
2013–2014
The Christopher Dahl Award recognizes a fourth-year student
who exhibits outstanding humanistic qualities and demonstrates
outstanding abilities as a scholar. It was established by the Class
of 1997 in memory of Dr. June Dahl’s son, Christopher.
Michele Malloy
22
Third-year students
Dr. Paul R. & Alice P. Bishop Memorial Award
2013–2014
Jonathan Fricke
Dr. Isadore Cash Scholarship
The scholarship is given in honor of the late Dr. Cash to recognize
a student who has achieved academic excellence.
Joanna Zurko
Compassion in Action National Community Health Award
Compassion in Action International Community Health Award*
The Compassion In Action National and International Community
Health Awards are provided by the Paster Family Foundation to
recognize medical students who have developed, implemented or
improved the health care of a disadvantaged or underserved community
at home or abroad in the course of their medical education.
Lauren Bauer
William Pennant*
23
Third Year Students
This endowed award was created in memory of Dr. Paul R. Bishop, Class of
1949, and his wife Alice P. Bishop by their family, friends and colleagues.
Dr. Bishop was a primary care physician in Louisiana and Sauk Prairie, WI
who loved practicing medicine. He was supported at home by Alice, who
devoted her life to Paul and their six sons. This award is to be presented to
a third-year student enrolled in the Wisconsin Academy for Rural Medicine
(WARM) program. Preference is given to compassionate students who go
the extra mile for their patients and who exhibit a strong work ethic.
Dr. Philip R. Hamilton, III Scholarship
This scholarship was established in honor of Dr. Hamilton, Class of
1973, and Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology. This scholarship
is given in recognition of superior dedication and service to the UW
School of Medicine and Public Health and the community.
2013–2014
Third Year Students
Loren Krueger
Bernard and Margaret Haza Medical Scholarship
This endowed scholarship was established by Mrs. Margaret Haza in
honor of her late husband, Dr. Bernard Haza, Class of 1950. Dr. Haza
spent his career as an internist and served as a teacher-preceptor in
the Fox Valley community. This scholarship is awarded to third-year
students interested in internal medicine who have demonstrated a
dedication to community and a high level of academic achievement.
Dana Dieringer
Kelley Kadunc
Robert F. and Irma K. Korbitz Endowed
Scholarship in Family Medicine
This scholarship was created by Mrs. Irma Korbitz in memory of
her husband, Dr. Robert Korbitz, Class of 1962. Dr. Korbitz served
as an adjunct professor of medicine while focusing on family
practice as a partner in the Monona Grove Clinic. This scholarship
is awarded to students pursuing a career family medicine.
Analise Hanneman
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Ted Lefco Rural Medicine Scholarship
This scholarship was created by Mr. Lefco’s daughter in honor of her
late father, Ted Lefco, a 1941 graduate of UW-Madison whose life work
as a biochemist/patent agent grew out of his keen interest in medicine.
It is awarded to a student enrolled in the Wisconsin Academy for Rural
Medicine (WARM) program who intends to practice in a rural area.
2013–2014
Mary Erickson
This scholarship is awarded to deserving students
on the basis of academic achievement.
Mick Kelly
David Mahvi
Lewis E. and Edith Phillips Scholarship
Phillips scholarships are provided to help support the continuing education
of students who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement.
Mr. Phillips was a native of Eau Claire, Wisconsin and a generous
benefactor of the University and School of Medicine and Public Health.
Olushola Akinshemoyin Vaughn
Brittney Bernardoni
Molly Day
Zachary Ranta
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Third Year Students
Lora L. Marshall Scholarship
Dr. Vincent Russo Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is given by the Class of 1961 in memory of
their classmate, Dr. Russo. It is awarded to a third-year medical
student based on qualities of leadership and character.
2013–2014
Michael Kessler
Third Year Students
Dr. H. James Sallach Scholarship
Family and friends of Dr. Sallach, Professor of Physiological Chemistry,
established this scholarship in his memory. It is presented to an
outstanding third-year medical student interested in primary care.
Allison Grace
Michele Tracy Memorial Scholarship
The Michele Tracy Memorial Scholarship was established by the family
of Michele Tracy, a UW medical student who was tragically killed
while participating in an educational service program in Malawi,
Africa in July 1999. Michele was highly revered in her lifetime for her
dedication to public health. This scholarship is awarded to a third-year
student who demonstrates a commitment to community service, and
displays a strong interest and devotion to the field of public health.
Rebecca Mitchell
Wisconsin Medical Society Foundation
Presidential Scholar Award
Through the generosity of current and past leaders at the Wisconsin
Medical Society, the Wisconsin Medical Society Foundation presents
this award to a student who exemplifies the attributes, skills and desire
necessary to become a leader in the medical profession in Wisconsin.
Lynn Stiff
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Second-year students
Dr. D. Murray Angevine Award
2013–2014
Nailah Cash-O’Bannon
Paul J. Bertics Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Sandy (Paul’s wife) and Vicky
(Paul’s daughter) along with colleagues, students, family and
friends to honor Dr. Paul Bertics, PhD, Class of 1984, and his
commitment to diversity in graduate and medical education. It is
used to support diversity efforts in the recruitment and/or retention
of UW School of Medicine and Public Health students and graduate
students in programs in which Paul served as a trainer.
Chulhi Kang
Class of 2007 Excellence in Orthopedic Surgery Award
This award is presented to a student who has demonstrated a
strong work ethic, leadership qualities and an ongoing interest in
orthopedic surgery. This award recognizes the student’s participation
in basic science and/or clinical research in the field as well as his
or her participation in humanitarian volunteer activities.
Conor O’Halloran
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Second Year Students
The Angevine Pathology Award is given to recognize outstanding
achievement in pathology by medical students at the end of
the second-year. Beginning in 1945, Professor Angevine served
as pathology chairman for many years, and is remembered
for his significant contributions at the national level.
Alice and Philip M. Farrell Scholarship for Student Leaders
This honorary scholarship was established at the retirement of
Dr. Philip Farrell, former Dean of the School of Medicine and Public
Health. The Alice and Philip M. Farrell Scholarship for Student Leaders
recognizes the significant involvement that both Mrs. Farrell and
Dr. Farrell had with medical students and student organizations.
This scholarship is awarded to recognize students who have served in
principal leadership roles within medical student organizations.
Second Year Students
2013–2014
Amarildo Ademaj
Ritika Batajoo
Alexander Girgis
Olga Diaz
Sean Fling
Peter G. Hanson Scholarship
The Peter G. Hanson Scholarship was created by the family of Dr. Peter
Hanson, who retired as Emeritus Professor of Medicine at UW following
a diverse 22-year career. Throughout his career, Dr. Hanson was very
active in medical school and graduate teaching, receiving four awards for
teaching excellence. In addition to extensive clinical research in cardiology
and kinesiology, he and his staff developed the UW Preventive Cardiology
Program. This scholarship is awarded to non-traditional students completing
their second year of study or who are following an extended study program.
Tricia Brein
John Holzhauer
Leah Krueger
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Sean Nelson
Steven Schumacher
Jordan Urbanek
Molly and Louis Hinshaw Medical School Scholarship
Drs. Molly and Louis Hinshaw are graduates of the School of Medicine
and Public Health, Class of 2000. They established this scholarship to
recognize a second-year student who has shown strengths in academic
achievement, leadership, volunteerism and initiative, and who has
demonstrated an understanding of the value of teamwork in medicine.
2013–2014
McGovern-Tracy Scholars Award
The McGovern-Tracy Scholars Award is given by the Department
of Family Medicine to recognize students who exemplify values of
community service and leadership. The award is named to honor
the generations of the McGovern family who pioneered in Wisconsin
and the late Michele Tracy, whose remarkable spirit and record
of service to communities typifies McGovern-Tracy Scholars.
Nailah Cash-O’Bannon
John Holzhauer
Olga Diaz
Caitlin Regner
Daniel Ziebell
Dr. Otto Mortensen Scholarship for
Excellence in Medical Neurosciences
Dr. Otto Mortensen Scholarship for Excellence in Medical Neurosciences
Dr. Otto Mortensen, Class of 1929, was Chairman of the UW School
of Medicine and Public Health Department of Anatomy, and Associate
Dean of the medical school from 1952 through 1966. This scholarship
is awarded to outstanding students in medical neurosciences.
Lindsay Raab
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Second Year Students
Ryan Denu
Pat and George Rowe Scholarship
The late Dr. George Rowe, Class of 1945, a respected faculty
member in the Department of Medicine and Mentor for the
Class of 1993, and his wife, Pat, established this scholarship to
recognize a second-year student for academic excellence.
2013–2014
Second Year Students
Caitlin Regner
Jean Sanderson Academic Excellence Award
Jean Sanderson was born in Door County in 1925 and began her
professional studies in home economics and nutrition at the University
of Wisconsin. She soon left her chosen field to enter the University of
Wisconsin Medical School. She was a member of the Class of 1949,
one of only a few women in her class. During her medical career she
ministered to patients in hospitals from rural Virginia to urban Chicago.
Throughout her life she dedicated herself to her family, her church and
her community. The Sanderson family is pleased to make this award
for academic excellence in the anatomical sciences in her honor.
Thomas Gessert
Dr. Walter J. Schacht, MD Scholarship
Named in honor of the late Dr. Walter J. Schacht, this scholarship
is given to a deserving second-year medical student.
Stewart Campbell
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Dr. Robert F. Schilling Scholarship
Established in honor of Dr. Robert F. Schilling, Class of 1943,
Professor of Medicine and Mentor of the Class of 1990, this
scholarship is presented to a deserving medical student.
2013–2014
Katharine Greenfield
This award is presented by the Dr. Herman (Class of 1932) and Gwen
Shapiro Foundation to students in the regular MD curriculum who have done
outstanding research in any field during the first two years in medical school.
Alexandra Erdmann
Gajanthan Muthuvel
Omeed Hafez
Nicholas Stabo
Eric Weinlander
Marvin E. Watts Scholarship
Marvin E. Watts, a 1947 graduate of the UW-Madison College
of Engineering and longtime hospice volunteer, created this
scholarship to reward academic achievement and assist secondyear students in furthering their medical education.
Anna Drewry
Colin Ehlenbach
Thomas Gessert
Kimberly Johnson
Andrew Lang
Lucas Leonard
Elizabeth Naab
Matthew Peller
Jacquelyn Swietlik
Lauren Zager
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Second Year Students
Dr. Herman & Gwendolyn Shapiro Excellence
in Student Research Award
Youmans Award in Medical Physiology
This award is provided by William B. Youmans, longtime Chairman
of the Department of Physiology, who retired from the faculty in
1977. It is given to outstanding students in medical physiology.
Second Year Students
2013–2014
Anna Drewry
Hannah Roeder
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First-year students
Dr. Charles Russell Bardeen Award
2013–2014
This award is given by medical alumni in honor of Dr. Bardeen, Professor of
Anatomy and first Dean of the UW School of Medicine and Public Health.
It is presented to outstanding first-year medical students in anatomy.
Compassion in Action LOCUS Award
The Compassion In Action LOCUS Award is provided by the Paster
Family Foundation in memory of Dr. Zorba Paster’s father, Arthur. This
award provides medical students with financial support to develop
and implement health-related programs for a medically disadvantaged
community between their first-year and second-year of medical school.
Megan Borchert
Corina Rusu
George W. and Virginia F. Harrison Elliott Scholarship
This scholarship was created by George Elliott in honor and memory of
his wife, Virginia, who earned her PhD in Anatomy at UW-Madison in
1959. It is awarded to outstanding first-year students in gross anatomy.
Kristin Zorn
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First Year Students
Joel Prince
Erica Swenson
Dr. Anthony J. Kisley Scholarship
This scholarship was created by Dr. Anthony Kisley, Class of 1958. Dr. Kisley is
a psychiatrist and practiced throughout his career in Colorado, specializing in
child and adolescent psychiatry. It is awarded to deserving first-year students.
2013–2014
Abigail Navarro
Jon Scholl
Erica Swenson
Brittany Van Remortel
First Year Students
Lora L. Marshall Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to deserving students
on the basis of academic achievement.
Andrew Beine
Kathryn Ritter
Gregory Sovinski
Alexandra Wick
Kristin Zorn
Dr. Otto Mortensen Scholarship for
Excellence in Gross Anatomy
Dr. Otto Mortensen, Class of 1929, was Chairman of the Medical
School Department of Anatomy and Associate Dean of the
Medical School from 1952 through 1966. This scholarship is
awarded to an outstanding student in gross anatomy.
Rachell Pachniak
Alexandra Wick
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Dr. Otto Mortensen & Margaret Ann Mortensen
Scholarship for Excellence in Cell Structure and Function
Dr. Otto Mortensen, Class of 1929, was Chairman of the Medical
School Department of Anatomy and Associate Dean of the Medical
School from 1952 through 1966. This scholarship is awarded
to an outstanding student in cell structure and function.
2013–2014
Andrew Beine
Jon Scholl
First Year Students
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