Internal medicine faculty and third-year residents attend the department's annual awards banquet. |
Anas Khouri, M.D. |
Fares Hujier, M.D., a hospitalist and assistant professor of internal medicine, received the John Bass Award for Excellence in Teaching as the attending physician interns and residents deemed as the most instrumental in enriching the academic experience.
Haris Manan, M.D., a rising third-year resident, was presented the Les Sockwell Award, named for a senior resident in the combined Medicine/Pediatrics program who passed away in a car accident in 2003. It honors Sockwell’s humanitarian nature and compassion for others. Residents at any level of training are eligible to be considered for the award.
Manan also received the Samuel Eichold Award in recognition of his community service activities that he has led for fellow residents and his ongoing support for the residency community in numerous ways.
Anas Khouri, M.D., a graduate of the program, was given the P.D. McGehee Award for his excellence in scholarly writing.
Garrett Reid McClenny, M.D. |
Garrett Reid McClenny, M.D., another graduate, was presented the John C. Schultz Award in honor of its namesake’s dedication to medical scholarship and pursuit of lifelong education. McClenny was selected by program leadership for his conference attendance and participation in learning activities.
Additional awards presented include:
Department Awards
Outstanding Support Award
Brian Hulon
Digital health audio/visual specialist, Whiddon College of Medicine
Best Clinical Teacher Award
Philip Almalouf, M.D.
Pulmonologist and assistant professor of internal medicine
Best Resident Advocate Award
Yun Coronado, M.D.
Hospitalist and assistant professor of internal medicine
Best Professional Role Model Award
Fares Hujier, M.D.
Hospitalist and assistant professor of internal medicine
Subspecialty Attending of the Year Award
Emad Al Jaber, M.D.
Nephrologist and assistant professor of internal medicine
Intern of the Year Awards
Preliminary Intern of the Year
Sarah Fillingim, M.D.
Categorical Intern of the Year
Garrett Tobin, M.D.