Recognition of Professionalism: Honor Awards
Each year there are scholarships awarded by the College of Medicine through the Office of Student Affairs which recognize medical students who, in an exemplary manner, demonstrate the humanistic qualities that have historically been associated with the "Art of Medicine."
Among these characteristics are the abilities to recognize the role of healer in relieving anxiety and a sense of caring. Individuals are selected for one of these scholarships based on compassion, empathy, effectiveness in communication and sensitivity to the social and cultural needs of patients. Professional behavior demonstrated toward colleagues, other associates in health care, and to our patients is also very important.
Albert M. Hand, M.D. & Family Merit Scholarship
Arnold P. Gold Foundation Humanism and Excellence in Teaching Award
Bland W. Cannon Scholarship
The Bland W. Cannon Scholarship was established in 1989 by the late Dr. Bland W. Cannon, his family, and friends to recognize junior medical students who "demonstrate a high degree of respect, empathy, compassion and humanism for the patients on the part of the physician in addition to a high degree of scholarship."
Each year, the Bland W. Cannon Scholarship selection committee accepts and reviews nominations submitted from the junior class, department chairs and clerkship directors.
Bland W. Cannon Award Recipients (since 1994)
Class of 2009
- Jaclyn B. Bergeron
- Jonathan T. English
- Monica P. Lynch
- Manish Y. Patel
- Emerson E. Sharpe, III
- Norfleet B. Thompson
- Cannon Faculty Award: Linda F. Moses-Simmons, M.D.
Class of 2008
- Jeremiah N. Bivins
- Julia F. Fischer
- Augustus E. Mealor
- Bighnesh Satpathy
- Caleb J. Trent
- Cannon Faculty Award: Owen P. Phillips, M.D.
Class of 2007
- C. Blake Bergeron
- Frederick Richard Harris
- John G. Mancini
- Lauren N. Perkins
- Timothy R. Stidham
- Cannon Faculty Award: James B. Lewis, Jr., M.D.
Class of 2006
- Sarah Arant
- Lauren M. Ferrari
- Christopher M. Huff
- Frances G. Kirkland
- Amit Mirchandani
Class of 2005
- Misty Allen
- Kathryn Eckstein
- Kara Emerson
- Clay Sellers
- Cannon Faculty Award: Susan C. Brewer, M.D.
- Cannon Special Recognition Award: Dennis R. Schaberg, M.D.
Class of 2004
- Sandra Kaplan
- Bethany Mays Owens
- Brenton Reading
- Glen (Blake) Williams
Class of 2003
- Wiley Fowler
- Gaylon Owens
- Patrick Toy
- Susanna Swilley
- Cannon Faculty Award: F. Elizabeth Pritchard, M.D.
- Cannon Special Recognition Award: Russell W. Chesney, M.D.
Class of 2002
- Jonathan S. Glickstein
- Norma Moody
- Luke M. Webb
- Cannon Faculty Award: James B. Lewis, M.D.
- Cannon Special Recognition Award: Dennis R. Schaberg, M.D.
Class of 2001
- Kerri M. Charles
- Gordon Lee Collins
Class of 2000
- Claudia L. Barthold
- Michael D. Boatright
- David B. Gibson
- Angela S. Many
- R. David Sapp
- Pricilla A. Frase
Class of 1999
- David P. Buchalter
- Martha M. McKay
- Tracy A. Pesut
- Clay B. Smith
Class of 1998
- Buffy J. Cook
- Joshua M. McCollum
- Jori L. Monday
- Amy R. Rosine
Class of 1997
- Anne-Corinne Beaver
- Amish M. Bhakta
- Tripp A. Dargie
Class of 1996
- Steven W. Cooper
- Paige R. Gernt
- R. Scott Rushing
- Cynthia L. Wallace
Class of 1995
- Not awarded
Class of 1994
- Christopher M. Patton
Albert M. Hand, M.D. & Family Merit Scholarship
The Albert M. Hand Scholarship was established in 1998 by Dr. and Mrs. Albert M. Hand and family to recognize junior medical students who have "demonstrated scholarship, excellent personal qualities, as well as a clinical and professional potential."
Each year, the Hand Scholarship selection committee accepts and reviews nominations from from the junior class, department chairs and clerkship directors. Awardees are chosen by Dr. and Mrs. Hand upon recommendation of the Office of Student Affairs.
Albert M. Hand Award Recipients (since 2000)
Class of 2009
- Ashely N. Davis
- J. Patrick Selph
- J. Taylor Whaley
Class of 2008
- Not awarded
Class of 2007
- Zeena M. Al-Rufaie
- Catherine H. Habashy
- Marie "Izzy" Winstone
Class of 2006
- Laura E. Griffith
- Samule J. Kuykendall, IV
- Molly M. Wimbiscus
Class of 2005
- Atoya Blacknall
- Clay Cauthen
- Benjamin Chappell
- Reagan Milsaps
- Christopher Shen
Class of 2004
- Benjamin Crenshaw
- Timothy Davenport
- Kristi Owens
- David Yam
Class of 2003
- Katherine Hartley
- Scot C. Holman
- Robert Murphy
Class of 2002
- Riddell Scott
- Deanna Taylor
- Robert Tighe
Class of 2001
- Ched Garten
- Matt Rappé
- Rachel Wright
Class of 2000
- Emily Graham
- Sarah Jess
- Dana Wilkerson
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Arnold P. Gold Foundation Humanism and Excellence in Teaching Award
In 2008, the UTHSC College of Medicine was approved by the Arnold P. Gold Foundation to receive grant dollars in support of our first annual Student Clinician's Ceremony and the Gold Foundation Humanism and Excellence in Teaching Award. Each year, third year students select up to six residents to receive The Arnold P. Gold Foundation Humanism and Excellence in Teaching Award (online application), based on their "demonstrated commitment to teaching and compassionate treatment of patients and families, students and colleagues."
Each award winner is presented with a certificate, a specially designed gold lapel pin and a check for $250 from The Gold Foundation. The awardees are also showcased on the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) website.
Arnold P. Gold Foundation Humanism and Excellence in Teaching Award (since 2009)
2009 (Class of 2011)
- To be announced May 1, 2009
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Associate Dean
Owen P. Phillips, M.D.
Executive Dean:
David M. Stern, M.D.
