Pediatrics Awards Day
At the Grand Rounds | Friday, June 19, 2015
On June 19, 2015, we celebrated our Faculty and Staff at the Third Annual Department of Pediatrics' Awards Day at the Grand Rounds, Lucile Packard Children's Hospital (LPCH) Auditorium. Congratulations to all new appointments, promotions and awardees.
Appointments and Promotion Committee
CHAIR
MEMBERS
Drs. Steve Alexander, Manuel Amieva, Michael Cleary, Anne Dubin, Susan Hintz, Michael Jeng, Tzielan Lee, E. Kirk Neely, Eric Sibley, Scott Sutherland
ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT
Jessica Olson: Director H.R. and Academic Affairs
Shumi Khan: Faculty Affairs Specialist
Sarah Wright: Academic Affairs Specialist
Chair of Pediatrics, Hugh O'Brodovich, MD
2014-2015 Promotions
2015 Pediatric Awardees
Clinical Research Awardee:
Jeffrey Feinstein, MD, MPH
Professor of Pediatrics, Division of Cardiology
Clinical Research Award
Each year the Department will recognize one of its members in an area of clinical research for her/his scientific achievement in the past year. Typically, this achievement will be a peer-reviewed publication, but other achievements may be recognized if they can be demonstrated to be pertinent to advancing biomedical research.
Presentor: Gary Shaw, DrPH (right)
Past Winners:
Valerie Chock, MD - 2014
K.T. Park, MD - 2013
Basic Science Research Awardee:
Julien Sage, PhD
Associate Professor (Cancer Biology) and of Genetics, Division of Hematology & Oncology
*Michael Kareta accepted award on Julien Sage's behalf.
Basic Science Research Award
Each year the Department will recognize one of its members in an area of basic in an area of research for her/his scientific achievement in the past year. Typically, this achievement will be a peer-reviewed publication, but other achievements may be recognized if they can be demonstrated to be pertinent to advancing biomedical research.
Presenter: Mark Kay, MD, PhD
Past Winners:
Christopher Contag, MD - 2014
Mark Kay, MD, PhD - 2013
Clinical (early career) Awardee:
David Axelrod, MD
Clinical Assistant Professor, Division of Cardiology
Early Career Clinical Excellence *
Criteria are broad and examples include, but are not limited to, clinical excellence, clinical leadership in quality, safety, PI program development, leadership in innovative clinical program development and implementation or development of new approaches to clinical care.
* Early defined as within 5 years after end of training be recognized if they can be demonstrated to be pertinent to advancing biomedical research.
David Axelrod & Family
Past Winners:
Jennifer Frankovich, MD - 2014
Lauren Destino, MD - 2013
Clinical (mid and senior career) Awardee:
Norman Lacayo, MD
Associate Professor, Division of Hematology Oncology
Clinical Excellence (mid and senior career)
Criteria: Leadership in clinical improvements above and beyond current role and responsibilities. Examples include, but are not limited to, clinical excellence, leadership of clinical effectiveness initiatives and projects (identifying best/leading practice, developing and implementing a target initiative in the context of PQMS—safe, family-centered, high value (improving quality, service and affordability), innovative and implementation or development of new approaches to clinical care.
Presentors: Christy Sandborg, MD (left) & Neyssa Marina, MD (right)
Past Winners:
Kathleen Gutierrez, MD - 2014
Dorsey Bass, MD - 2013
Mentor Awardee:
Lou Halamek, MD
Professor, Division of Neonatology
*Phil Sunshine accepted award on Lou Halamek's behalf.
Mentor Award
Each year the Department will recognize an individual for his/her role in mentoring the careers of early career faculty.
Presenter: Laura Bachrach, MD
Past Winners:
Gary Shaw, DrPH - 2014
Rebecca Blankenburg, MD - 2013
Mentor Awardee:
Marlene Rabinovitch, MD
Dwight and Vera Dunlevie Professor, Division of Cardiology
Mentor Award
Each year the Department will recognize an individual for his/her role in mentoring the careers of early career faculty.
Past Winners:
Gary Shaw, DrPH - 2014
Rebecca Blankenburg, MD - 2013
Staff Awardee:
Megan Kathleen Christofferson
Administrative Associate, Division of Gastroenterology, Hematology, and Nutrition
Staff Award
Each year the Department will recognize a staff member for his/her:
Outstanding performance, Consistent dedication, Initiative, Motivation, Positive attitude, Customer service to those they support and with whom they interact.
All staff members who have been employed as a regular employee, at 50% FTE or more, in Pediatrics for the past 2 years may be nominated.
Presenter: Jennifer Cory Doeschot, MA2
Past Winners:
Margaret Lindberg - 2014
Jessica Olson - 2013
Usha Chhiba - 2013
Staff Awardee:
Donna Schurr
Executive Assistant to the Chair & Office Manager, Pediatrics Administration
Staff Award
Each year the Department will recognize a staff member for his/her:
Outstanding performance, Consistent dedication, Initiative, Motivation, Positive attitude, Customer service to those they support and with whom they interact.
All staff members who have been employed as a regular employee, at 50% FTE or more, in Pediatrics for the past 2 years may be nominated.
Chair, Hugh O'Brodovich MD & Donna Schurr
Past Winners:
Margaret Lindberg - 2014
Jessica Olson - 2013
Usha Chhiba - 2013
Resident Education Golden Apple Awardee:
(nominated/chosen by residents)
Terrell Stevenson, MD
Clinical Instructor, Pediatrics
Resident Education Golden Apple Award (nominated/chosen by residents)
• Residents will nominate the faculty who they identify as the best teachers, by submitting the faculty name and a supporting paragraph. These nominations will be sent to the entire pediatric residency and the residents will vote on the best teacher. The decision will be vetted by the Pediatric Executive Committee.
• Award cannot be won by same division in 3 years and same person in 5 years.
Presentors: Rebecca Blankenburg, MD & Valerie Gribben, MD (top)
Past Winners:
Michael Bressack, MD - 2014
Bert Glader, MD - 2013
Fellow Education Fuji Apple Awardee:
(nominated/chosen by fellows)
John Mark, MD
Clinical Professor, Division of Pulmonary Medicine
Fellow Education Fuji Apple Award (nominated/chosen by fellows)
• Fellows will nominate the faculty who they identify as the best teachers, by submitting the faculty name and a supporting paragraph. These nominations will be reviewed by the Fellowship Director and Residency Program Director, who will select the top three nominations. The Pediatric Executive Committee will review the top three nominations and will determine the winner.
• Award cannot be won by same division in 3 years and same person in 5 years.
Presentor: Rebecca Blankenburg, MD
Past Winners:
Laura Bachrach, MD - 2014
Sumit Bhargava, MD - 2013
Feedback Awardee:
(nominated/chosen by residents)
Carrie Loutit, MD
Clinical Associate Professor, Division of General Pediatrics
Feedback Award (nominated/chosen by residents)
• Residents will nominate the faculty who they identify as the best at giving verbal feedback, by submitting the faculty name and a supporting paragraph. These nominations will be sent to the entire pediatric residency and the residents will vote on the faculty who gives the best feedback. The decision will be vetted by the Pediatric Executive Committee.
• Award cannot be won by same division in 3 years and same person in 5 years.
Presentors: Rebecca Blankenburg, MD & Jaime Peterson, MD (top)
Past Winners:
Terry Platchek, MD - 2014
Charles Prober, MD - 2013
Faculty | Resident Awards
Presenter: Steven Alexander, MD
Mathers Classic Trophy