Students and Professors Honored

April 24, 2008 The University of Minnesota Medical School--Duluth Campus tonight held its annual farewell awards banquet, an event that celebrates and honors the second-year medical students who are transitioning from Duluth to third-year learning experiences and to celebrate excellence in teaching. Awards and honors were given for outstanding scholastic achievement, leadership, community service, and research contributions. Excellence in teaching was celebrated with several honors and awards and all involve the students in the selection processes. The event and awards were sponsored by the Minnesota Medical Foundation.  Pictured left to right: Tom Maust, President; John Reich; Hilary Lukachick, Vice President; and John Cox

TEACHER OF THE YEAR AWARDS

DISCIPLINE/DEPARTMENTAL STUDENT AWARDS:

• T. John Leppi Award for Excellence in Anatomy: Nate Slinkard
• Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Award: Mark McCarthy
• Excellence in Medical Microbiology & Immunology: Andy Grossbach
• Pathology Award: Mark McCarthy
  Pictured on right, Mark with Arthur C. Aufderheide, M.D.
• Pharmacology Award: Sarah Anderson and Andy Grossbach
• Physiology Award: Nate Beerling
• Family Medicine Awards:
• Dr. Reino Puumala: for the student who demonstrates the finest qualities of a rural family physician – Mary Bassing
• Dr. Wm. E. Jacott Award: presented for the best OSCE – Jake Eiler

STUDENT AWARDS:

• LAMPSON MEMORIAL AWARDS:  Mary Bassing and Tom Maust
  This award is  given to one male and one female student. These awards are given 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.  were chosen by their classmates because of their contributions to the class.
  Pictured on right, Tom with Senior Associate Dean Gary Davis, Ph.D.,
  
  
• MEMORIAL AWARD: Greg Solheid
  This award is 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: Mary Bassing
  This is 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.  This scholarship is awarded to a second year student who best exemplifies the finest qualities of a primary care physician - respect for people, empathy, dignity, integrity, warmth and compassion. The recipient is chosen by his or her classmates for possessing these characteristics.  Pictured on right, Mary with David Lines-Bagley
  

• STUDENT SERVICE AWARD: Hope Pogemiller
  The recipient of the Medical School Duluth Student Service Award is chosen by his/her 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: Maggie Neudecker and Mary Bassing
  The recipient is chosen by his/her 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: Mary Bassing, Heather Licke, Tessa Pierson, and Nicole Vandenberg
  Selected because these students have demonstrated the ability to perform clinically in an outstanding manner and to interact positively with his or her patients.