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Peter Ledet receives the Dean's Award from John Marymont, M.D., MBA. |
Dean’s Award – Peter G. Ledet
Awarded to the graduating senior who has accumulated the highest scholastic grade-point average for the full four years of medical school.
Adele Mantiply & Dr. Gerald Galle Pediatric Endowed Scholarship – Sarah Hunter Jackson
Awarded to a graduating senior student who has accepted a position in a pediatric residency program at the University of South Alabama and intends to practice pediatrics in Mobile and/or Baldwin counties.
Ritha Baliga Memorial Medical Scholarship – Kara Ann Nix
Awarded to an outstanding senior student who demonstrates a merit ranking within the top 50% of the class and is interested in pursuing a career in pediatric healthcare.
Hollis J. Wiseman Award for Excellence in Pediatrics – Hope Elizabeth Lund
Presented to the student who best exemplified Dr. Wiseman’s outstanding scholarship, compassion for patients and families, involvement in the profession and community, enthusiasm for exploration and steadfast love of family, friends and colleagues.
Merck Award – Sarah Ann Blackstock, Nicholas Friend
Awarded to senior students who have demonstrated superior academic achievement.
Clinical Pharmacology & Therapeutics Excellence Award – Jessica Colleen Irvin
Presented to a graduating senior student for demonstrating outstanding knowledge in basic and clinical pharmacology.
Outstanding Student in the Pre-Clerkship Curriculum – Nicholas Friend
Awarded to a graduating senior student for outstanding performance in the pre-clerkship curriculum.
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Students who participated in the M.D. Research with Honors Program and Wito Richter, Ph.D. |
Awarded to a graduating senior student for outstanding teaching skills and student mentoring in the clinical skills program. This student has demonstrated a dedication to education in the field of clinical skills.
Medical Alumni Leadership Award – Jerry Oliver Andrews II
Awarded to the senior student by vote of classmates, in recognition of outstanding leadership of the graduating class.
SNMA Leadership Award – Alicia Dent Agard
The Student National Medical Association (SNMA) is committed to supporting current and future medical students from backgrounds underrepresented in medicine, addressing the needs of underserved communities, and increasing the number of clinically excellent, culturally responsive, and socially conscious physicians. This award is presented to a graduating senior who has demonstrated outstanding leadership and a sustained commitment to service within the community and medical school.
National Medical Fellowships Henrietta Lacks Scholarship – Cinnamin Christina Cross, Warren Edward Law III, Bethaney Xela Stratton
This National Medical Fellowship’s award was established in 2021 by Margie Malone Tuckson and Dr. Reed V. Tuckson. This scholarship honors the legacy of Henrietta Lacks and the impact her story has had on the advancement of science, medicine, and ethical research practices. Her experience underscores critical issues in healthcare, including disparities in access to medical care, the importance of equitable representation in research, and the need for advocacy in patient rights and ethical medical practices. This scholarship is awarded annually to graduating medical students who have demonstrated a deep commitment to addressing these critical issues in healthcare.
Community Service Award – Emily Susannah Cleveland, Natalie Allyssa Simpkins
Presented by the Medical Society of Mobile County to two senior medical students whose classmates believe best fulfill the ideals of humanitarian public service as demonstrated by superior awareness of, and achievement in, civic and community programs.
Dr. Richard William Gurich Memorial Endowed Scholarship – Jessica Colleen Irvin, Cade C. Smelley
Awarded to two graduating senior students who have not only performed at the highest level during the third and fourth year but have also demonstrated efficacy in patient relations and professionalism.
Dr. Robert A. Kreisberg Endowed Award of Excellence – Anna Fouty
Awarded to a graduating senior student in the top 25% of the class who is distinguished in both the clinical and basic sciences. This student has demonstrated superior leadership and integrity, possesses a strong work ethic, and has performed in such a way as to earn the respect of his or her fellow students and faculty.
Eran and N.Q. Adams Endowed Scholarship in Neurology Award – Yulong Huang Stokes
Presented to the graduating medical student who, through patient care, interaction with faculty and housestaff, and motivation, has demonstrated excellence in neurology. This student has an interest in pursuing neurology as a career.
Cooke-Scott Scholarship – Danner Warren Butler, Amanda M. Cuomo, Rachael L. Motamed, Yulong Huang Stokes
Awarded to a fourth-year medical student/s wishing to pursue a career in the neuroscience field (neurology, neurosurgery, psychiatry, ophthalmology) and who has demonstrated exemplary qualities and commitment to their field.
Excellence in Psychiatry Award – Rachael L. Motamed
This award is given to a fourth-year medical student who excels in psychiatry, displaying exceptional knowledge and skills in providing compassionate and evidence-based mental healthcare. This award recognizes their academic excellence, clinical proficiency, and leadership potential in the field of psychiatry.
Samuel Eichold Award – Edwin R. Boyer
Presented to the graduating medical student who through scholarship, patient care, interaction with faculty and housestaff, and motivation, has demonstrated outstanding achievement in internal medicine.
Dr. Joseph G. Hardin, Jr. Memorial Scholarship – Anna Fouty
Awarded to a graduating senior student who is interested in pursuing a career in internal medicine.
Dr. William James Atkinson, Jr. Memorial Endowed Scholarship – Peter G. Ledet
Presented to a fourth-year medical student exhibiting exemplary character, possessing a dedication to the field of medicine, and demonstrating a commitment to compassionate patient care. This student is interested in primary care and plans to practice in the state of Alabama.
The Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Award – Cinnamin Christina Cross, Jenna Pfleeger, M.D.
Presented by The Arnold P. Gold Foundation to the senior student and to the faculty member nominated and selected by the senior class who have demonstrated outstanding compassion to patients and their families.
Excellence in Public Health Award – Emily Susannah Cleveland
Awarded to the medical student who has demonstrated a commitment to public health and public health practice, and has exhibited leadership and hard work with a passion and dedication to public health within the medical profession.
Ralph Denny Wright and Anne G. Wright Memorial Scholarship – Virginia Murray Farley
Awarded to the senior student focusing on internal medicine/family practice, who strives to become a compassionate physician and skilled diagnostician as exemplified by Dr. Wright.
Dr. Michael M. Linder Endowed Award – Natalie Allyssa Simpkins
Awarded to a senior student who has accepted a residency in family medicine and exemplifies a commitment to family medicine, as practiced by Dr. Michael Linder, through astute clinical acumen based on the knowledge of the human body and evidence-based medicine. This student possesses a passion for teaching this knowledge and the art of family medicine to others, and demonstrates courage to do what is best for the whole patient and their family.
H. C. Mullins, M.D. Award – Ryleigh Brooke Randall
Awarded by the faculty of the Department of Family Medicine to the graduating senior who demonstrated excellence in the ability to apply principles, practice, and philosophy of family medicine in caring for patients and their families. This award is given in honor of Dr. H. C. Mullins, professor emeritus and founding chair of the department.
Steven Karl Teplick, M.D., FACR Memorial Award – Sidney Irvin Bailey
Awarded to a graduating senior student specializing in radiology and committed to lifelong learning as exemplified by Dr. Steven Teplick.
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| Cinnamin Cross with Michael Sternberg, M.D. |
Awarded to a fourth-year medical student/s with financial need that has matched in pathology.
Orthopaedic Excellence Award – Matthew C. Watterson
This award is presented to the graduating medical student who best personifies the compassion, selflessness, and tireless work ethic of Drs. Anderson, McBryde and Meyer. This student has shown excellence above all peers during the orthopaedic rotations.
John W. Donald Memorial Award in Surgery – Cade C. Smelley
Awarded to the senior student who best demonstrated clinical and academic excellence in the surgery clerkship.
Obstetrics and Gynecology Award – Ann Kelly Porter
Presented to the graduating medical student who, through scholarship, patient care, interaction with faculty and housestaff, and motivation, has demonstrated excellence in obstetrics and gynecology.
Excellence in Emergency Medicine Award – Javier Alejandro Michael
This award is presented by the Department of Emergency Medicine to the graduating medical student who best exemplifies outstanding clinical performance in emergency medical care.
Society for Academic Emergency Medicine (SAEM) Award – Cinnamin Christina Cross
Presented on behalf of SAEM to the graduating medical student who has demonstrated excellence and academic proficiency in emergency medicine.
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| The inaugural group of PEERS with Becky Smith, Ph.D. |
Emily Cleveland
Erica Conway
Anna Fouty
Kahlea Haladwala
Jessica Irvin
Sarah Jackson
Naden Krietz
Peter Ledet
Hope Lund
Justine Magadia
Rachael Motamed
Kara Nix
Ryleigh Randall
Natalie Simpkins
Cade Smelley
M.D. Research with Honors:
Hanna Bobinger
Naden Kreitz
Rachel Motamed
Parker Norman
Ryleigh Randall
Cade Smelley
Arnold P. Gold Humanism Honor Society:
Jerry Andrews, II
Mary Claire Carlton
Emily Cleveland
Cinnamin Cross
Tara Hicks
Naden Kreitz
Warren Law, III
Peter Ledet
Natalie Simpkins
Yulong Stokes
Aequitas Health Honor Society:
Mary Claire Carlton
Claire Chastain
Emily Cleveland
Altonnesha Darby
Warren Law, III
Rachael Motamed
Ryleigh Randall
Natalie Simpkins
Primary Care Pathway:
Emily Dunn
Virginia Farley
Peter Ledet
Justine Magadia
Kara Nix
Meghan Rice
Katelyn Rogers
Natalie Simpkins
Danner Butler
Virginia Farley
Peter Ledet
Rachael Motamed
Natalie Simpkins
Yulong Stokes
Peter Whitehurst
Peer Academic Leaders (PALs):
Danner Butler
Emily Dunn
Anna Fouty
Kahlea Haladwala
Jessica Irvin
Matthew Kelley
Naden Kreitz
Warren Law, III
Peter Ledet
Peter Lochmaier
Shriya Meesala
Kara Nix
Avery Silar
