2007 Medical School Duluth Awards

FACULTY AND STUDENT AWARDS 2007

On Thursday, April 26, 2007 at the Greysolon Plaza Ballroom, the Medical School Duluth Campus held its annual farewell awards banquet, an event that celebrates and honors the sophomore medical students who are transitioning to the University of Minnesota Twin Cities Campus and honors faculty.

To recognize and encourage high achievement by Medical School students, awards and honors are given for outstanding scholastic achievement, leadership, community service, and research contributions.

Excellence in teaching is celebrated with several honors and awards and all involve the students in the selection processes.

Many of the awards have their own application or nomination procedures.  Other awards are chosen directly by departmental committees or other means. Some awards are administered through the Medical School and the Minnesota Medical Foundation, and others are determined by departments or other academic units.

TEACHER OF THE YEAR AWARDS

Teacher of the Year FIRST YEAR Basic Science:  Arlen Severson, Ph.D.
             Honorable Mention: Lillian A. Repesh, Ph.D.

Teacher of the Year SECOND YEAR Basic Science: Kent Froberg, M.D.
             Honorable Mention: George Trachte, Ph.D.

Teacher of the Year SECOND YEAR Clinical Science:

DISCIPLINE/DEPARTMENTAL AWARDS

T. John Leppi Award for Excellence in Anatomy:
Erin Peterson and Hannah Brandts
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Award:
Erin Peterson, Justin Peltola, and Christopher Bell
Award for Excellence in Medical Microbiology and Immunology:
Erin Peterson
Pathology Award: Justin Peltola
Pharmacology Award: Erin Peterson
Physiology Award: Justin Peltola

FAMILY MEDICINE AWARDS

Dr. Reino Puumala Award:  Amanda Noska
For the student who demonstrates the finest qualities of a rural family physician.

Dr. William E. Jacott Award:  Angie Mattke
Presented for the best Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE).

STUDENT AWARDS

Lampson Memorial Awards:  Sonia Karimi and Dann Bowman
Given to one male and one female student in memory of Laird and Mary C. Lampson, and Dr. Herbert Lampson, a former St. Louis Health officer who made significant contributions to the understanding and epidemiology of tuberculosis in Minnesota.  These students were chosen by their classmates because of their contributions to the class.

Memorial Award:  Dann Bowman
Given by a friend of the medical school who wishes to remain anonymous in memory of her late husband.  The students nominate one of their classmates for this award to recognize one of their own who has exhibited the characteristics of generosity and kindness to others, has helped his or her class to achieve, and who has exhibited the ability to interact with others in a positive fashion. 

Nicolette Norton Scholarship:  Daryn Collins
An endowed scholarship established by Mr. Tom and Mrs. Pat Grossman to memorialize an effervescent, child, Nicolette Norton, who passed away at the age of seven from cancer.  Chosen by classmates, the recipient of this scholarship is a second year student who best exemplifies the finest qualities of a primary care physician - respect for people, empathy, dignity, integrity, warmth and compassion.

 Student Service Award:  Amanda Noska
Chosen by classmates based on merit from among students who have given their time and talents to help their community outside of the medical school.

Dr. John J. Dwyer Scholarship:  Sonia Karimi
Chosen by classmates recognizing his/her potential for a rural family practice and exemplifying the finest qualities of a family physician.

Charles M. And Ruth H. Bagley Scholarships:  Karlyn Halfaker, Keith Leitzen, Amanda Noska and Justin Peltola
Selected because these students have demonstrated the ability to perform clinically in an outstanding manner and to interact positively with his or her patients.

AWARDS PRESENTED IN THE TWIN CITIES

The following is a list of third and fourth year students who began their medical school on the Duluth Campus and who received awards at the Minnesota Medical Foundation’s Honors and Awards Reception and Program on April 19, 2007 in Minneapolis.  Click here for a complete list of awards presented to medical students at this event.

Student Of The Year Award: Tara Frerks

Leonard Tow Graduating Medical Student Humanism Award In Medicine:   Tara Frerks

Travel Awards For International Educational Experiences: 
Brianne Brandt-Griffith, Josie Muzquiz, Liza Jain, Erin Kuisle, Ross Perko

Dr. James E. Rubin Memorial Scholarship:  Matt Carlson
Exhibits the highest degree of excellence in diagnostic skill and ethics

Gaviser-Hayes Award:  Kara Sellung
Best exemplifies a deep level of compassion for patients and their families during surgical rotation