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Although Lizzie Cochran followed a winding road to medical school, she long had a desire to help others as a medical professional. In recognition of Dr. Cochran’s dedication and giving nature, she has been named recipient of the 2019 Rolland C. Reynolds Pathology Award.

Dr. Reed Macy and Dr. Katherine Pounds served as Co-Presidents of the Class of 2019. Both have been recognized for their leadership efforts in implementing new curriculum, as well as helping to improve it.

With a background in immunology research, Dr. Elise Burger quickly developed an interest in dermatology after coming to UT Southwestern. By earning both medical and doctorate degrees, she hopes to use her knowledge to research and treat dermatologic diseases. Due in part to her passion, she is this year’s recipient of the Award for Excellence in Dermatology.

Dr. James Sutton has long had dual interests in science and the outdoors – so, naturally, it didn’t take long for him to realize that emergency medicine was a perfect fit. Further confirmation that he made the right choice is his selection as recipient of the 2019 Society for Academic Emergency Medicine Award.

This year’s Ross Award recipients share multiple common experiences: becoming the first physicians in their families, moving to Texas while young, emerging from the dual degree M.D./M.P.H. program at UT Southwestern Medical School, desiring to practice family medicine in rural or underserved communities; and matching their residencies at Oregon Health & Science University hospitals.

Dr. Trey Bowen’s primary goal is simple: to be the best advocate for his patients. Known for his compassion and kindness by faculty and peers alike, he is the recipient of the Dr. Richard Mays Smith Award.

Organizing free health fairs helped Dr. Kelsey Kirkman discover a passion for working with children from underserved areas. She’s focused on being an advocate for young patients and, because of these values, is the recipient of the Pediatric Society of Greater Dallas Award for Excellence in Pediatric Medicine.

Service is at the heart of everything Dr. Gene Hu does. Known for his service to peers, community, and patients, he is the recipient of the Dr. Richard Mays Smith Award.

The specialty of urology felt like a perfect fit for Dr. Shivani Gaitonde. This year, she is recognized with the John D. McConnell Award for Excellence in Urology for her commitment to the field.

Dr. Alice Jean's work as a medical student and her charitable service in Texas and other countries has been recognized by both faculty and fellow students. The Medical School Class of 2019 chose her to receive the Iatros Award, while the Department of Family and Community Medicine honored her with the Minnie Lancaster, M.D., Scholarship Award in Family Medicine.