2016 Article Archive
Dr. Jeff SoRelle: Vernie A. Stembridge, M.D., Scholarship Award in Pathology
Dr. Jeff SoRelle, the first in his family to earn a medical degree, always thought he wanted to be a doctor.
Dr. Colin Purmal: Rolland C. Reynolds Pathology Award
Department of Pathology faculty members have chosen Dr. Purmal to receive the 2016 Rolland C. Reynolds Pathology Award, presented to a graduating medical student whose actions demonstrate care and giving.
Dr. Rachel Brady: Annelle M. Ahmed, M.D., Women’s Health Care Award
Dr. Rachel Brady’s international exposure to various cultures and a deep desire to empower women through education have shaped her career aspirations.
Dr. Bethany Cartwright: Pediatric Society of Greater Dallas Award for Excellence in Pediatric Medicine
Once deciding on a career path in academic medicine, Dr. Cartwright said she knew right away that she would be drawn most to pediatrics.
Dr. Trevor Johnson: Lorraine Sulkin-Schein Medical Student Award in Geriatric Medicine
Dr. Johnson’s deep interest in geriatrics helped in his selection for the 2016 Lorraine Sulkin-Schein Medical Student Award in Geriatric Medicine.
Commencement 2016: Thibault, Schmid give addresses
Dr. George Thibault, President of the Josiah Macy Jr. Foundation, and Dr. Sandra L. Schmid, Chair of Cell Biology at UT Southwestern, will be the speakers for the Medical School and Graduate School, respectively, at this year’s Commencement.
Dr. Carla Upperman-Xu: Kurt Ian Wey, M.D., Senior Pediatric Award
Dr. Carla Upperman-Xu’s love for helping children and families fuels her passion for pediatrics.
Dr. Angela Collins: Vanatta, Hesser, Schmalstieg Excellence in Tutoring Award
It is because of this dedication to teaching that Dr. Collins, who will graduate in June with an M.D. and a Ph.D., has been recognized with the 2016 Vanatta, Hesser, Schmalstieg Excellence in Tutoring Award.
Dr. Shreeya Popat: John D. McConnell Award for Excellence in Urology
Dr. Shreeya Popat, recipient of the 2016 John D. McConnell Award for Excellence in Urology, has built and benefitted from the network of mentors and friends she has established while at UT Southwestern.
Dr. Cristina Padilla: Eliot Goldings Award in Rheumatology
Dr. Padilla is recipient of the 2016 Eliot Goldings Award in Rheumatology, which recognizes the most outstanding medical student in rheumatology.