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Dr. Shayna Ratner entered UT Southwestern Medical School with a keen interest in geriatric medicine. But exposure to psychiatry clerkships helped her to hone her skills and specialize in helping older patients navigate their mental health needs.

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.

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

Drs. Christopher McElrath and Hannah Viroslav gravitated to the field of anesthesiology for a similar reason: respect for faculty and mentors who stoked their interest and supported them in their studies. The appreciation is mutual, as they are the 2019 co-recipients of the MT

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.