AAHPM recognizes the importance of celebrating your achievements, in addition to supporting your critical work and passion for the field. Outstanding individuals are recognized with a variety of awards in hospice and palliative care.
Award recipients will receive complimentary registration to the upcoming Annual Assembly, funds toward travel-related expenses, and a commemorative plaque honoring their efforts and contributions to our field.
Lifetime Achievement Award
Recognizes outstanding contributions and significant publications that have helped shape the direction of the field of hospice and palliative care. All members of AAHPM are eligible for this award. View past winners by clicking Read More.
2025
Thomas J. Smith, MD FACP FASCO FAAHPM
Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
Dr. Thomas Smith was awarded for his transformative impact on palliative care, leadership in oncology, and unwavering mentorship. As Director of Palliative Medicine at Johns Hopkins, he expanded the palliative care division from a modest two-clinician service to a full-fledged academic division with a thriving fellowship program, grant-funded researchers, and quality care access for patients and families across the Johns Hopkins network.
Dr. Smith’s influential work includes pioneering early palliative referrals for advanced cancer patients, as reflected in the 2017 ASCO Clinical Practice Guideline. Known for his teaching and mentorship, he has educated providers globally and inspired a new generation of palliative care leaders. Even as he transitions to retirement, Dr. Smith’s dedication to patient care, his drive for palliative care integration, and his generous support of future leaders continue to leave an enduring legacy. His achievements exemplify the values of this Lifetime Achievement Award.
Winners
2024: Janet Bull, MD MBA FAAHPM
2023: Joan M. Teno, MD MS
2022: J. Randall Curtis, MD MPH*
2021: Geoff Dunn, MD FACS
2020: Ronald J. Crossno, MD HMDC FAAFP FAAHPM
2019: Martha Twaddle, MD HMDC FACP FAAHPM
2018: Timothy E. Quill, MD MACP FAAHPM
2017: C. Porter Storey Jr., MD FACP FAAHPM
2016: Susan Block, MD FAAHPM
2015: Michael H. Levy, MD PhD
2014: Ira R. Byock, MD FAAHPM
2013: Robert M. Arnold, MD FAAHPM
2012: Russell K. Portenoy, MD
2011: Charles von Gunten, MD PhD FACP FAAHPM
2010: Eduardo Bruera, MD FAAHPM
2009: Diane E. Meier, MD FACP FAAHPM
2008: Robert Twycross, DM FRCP
2007: Rosemary Gibson, MSc
2006: Neil MacDonald, MD
2005: Derek Doyle, MD*
2004: Florence Wald, MS RN MN*
2003: Kathleen M. Foley, MD
2002: Dame Cicely Saunders, OM DBE FRCP*
2001: Balfour M. Mount, MD
*deceased
Gerald H. Holman Distinguished Service Award
Recognizes outstanding and dedicated service to the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine. The award will be presented to an individual (or group) that has advanced the mission of the AAHPM in a significant and lasting way. All members of AAHPM are eligible for this award.
2025
Robert M. Arnold, MD FAAHPM
Icahn School of Medicine, Mount Sinai
Dr. Robert “Bob” Arnold was honored with the Gerald H. Holman Distinguished Service Award for his extraordinary commitment to hospice and palliative care and his outstanding service to the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (AAHPM). As the founder of the palliative care program at the University of Pittsburgh, he made lasting contributions to the field, and he continues his impactful work as Vice Chair for Faculty Development at Mount Sinai. Widely respected for his expertise in bioethics and clinician-patient communication, Dr. Arnold co-founded VitalTalk to enhance healthcare professionals’ interactions with seriously ill patients.
His involvement with AAHPM includes numerous committee and task force roles, leadership positions, and a term as AAHPM President, where he played a pivotal role in shaping national palliative care standards. A dedicated mentor, he has guided many investigators, fellows, and students, advancing diversity by co-developing a local program that introduces underrepresented medical students to palliative care education and research. His invaluable contributions have been recognized with several AAHPM honors throughout his career.
Winners
2024: Hospice Policy Ad Hoc Work Group (HPAWG)
2022: Kyle Edmonds, MD FAAHPM
2021: AAHPM Entrustable Professional Activities and Curricular Milestones Workgroup
2020: Russel K. Portenoy, MD
2019: Christian T. Sinclair, MD FAAHPM
2018: Phillip E. Rodgers, MD FAAHPM
2017: David M. McGrew, MD HMDC FAAHPM
2016: David Casarett, MD MA FAAHPM
2015: Steven (Skip) Radwany, MD FACP FAAHPM
2014: Chad Kollas, MD FAAHPM FACP FCLM
2013: Daniel Fischberg, MD PhD FAAHPM
2012: Amy P. Abernethy, MD PhD FACP FAAHPM
2011: Charles Sasser, MD FACP FAAHPM
2010: Jean S. Kutner, MD MSPH FAAHPM
2009: James F. Cleary, MD FACHPM
2008: Dale Lupu, PhD MPH
2007: Paul Rousseau, MD FACP FAAHPM
2006: C. Porter Storey Jr., MD FACP FAAHPM
2005: David Weissman, MD FAAHPM
2004: Charles von Gunten, MD PhD FACP FAAHPM
2003: Susan Block, MD FAAHPM
2002: Ira R. Byock, MD FAAHPM
2001: Gerald H. Holman, MD FRCP FAAP* and Michael H. Levy, MD PhD
*deceased
Josefina B. Magno Distinguished Hospice Physician Award
Recognizes a hospice medical director or hospice physician who provides the highest quality services and innovative programs and who demonstrates exemplary dedication to the practice of palliative medicine in a hospice setting.
2025
Kelley Newcomer, MD
VNA Hospice of Texas, UT Southwestern Medical Center
Dr. Kelley Newcomer received the award for her exceptional and innovative contributions to adult and pediatric hospice care. As Associate Medical Director of Adult and Pediatric Hospice at the Visiting Nurse Association of Texas, Dr. Newcomer demonstrates outstanding expertise, using traditional therapies in novel ways to meet challenging cases. Her leadership led to the creation of a pioneering pediatric hospice program, setting a new standard of care.
Collaboration with multiple children’s hospitals led by Dr. newcomer has led to enabling dignified end-of-life transitions for pediatric patients while maintaining high-quality adult care. Inspired by Dr. Josefina B. Magno’s legacy, Dr. Newcomer pushes the boundaries of hospice and palliative care through compassionate dedication and continuous improvement, embodying the core values of the Josefina B. Magno Distinguished Hospice Physician Award.
Winners
2024: Joseph Shega, MD
2023: Patrick White, MD FACP PhD FAAHPM
2022: John Manfredonia, DO HMDC FACOFP FAAHPM
2021: Ruth Thomson, DO MBA HMDCB FACOI FAAHPM
2020: Todd R. Coté, MD HMDC FAAFP FAAHPM
2019: Kevin Dieter, MD HMDC FAAHPM
2018: Joel S. Policzer, MD FACP FAAHPM
2017: Joan Harrold, MD MPH HMDC FACP FAAHPM
2016: Jeffrey Spiess, MD FAAHPM
2015: Edward W. Martin, MD MPH HMDC FACP FAAHPM
2014: Ronald J. Crossno, MD HMDC FAAFP FAAHPM
2013: Janet H. Bull, MD FAAHPM
2012: Gail Austin Cooney, MD FAAHPM
2011: Chuck Wellman, MD HMDC FAAHPM
2010: Barry M. Kinzbrunner, MD FAAHPM
2009: David M. McGrew, MD HMDC FAAHPM
2008: Laurel H. Herbst, MD*
2007: Perry Fine, MD
2006: Cheryl Arenella, MD MPH
2005: Martha Twaddle, MD FAAHPM
*deceased
Distinguished Hospice Interdisciplinary Team Member Award
This award recognizes a hospice interdisciplinary team member who provides the highest quality services and innovative programs and who demonstrates exemplary dedication to the practice of palliative care in a hospice setting.
2025
Chantal Curell, BSN RN CPN CHPPN
Jo Elyn Nyman Anchors Programs for Children at Hospice of Michigan Ann Arbor
Chantal Curell received this award for her exceptional dedication to pediatric hospice care and her influential leadership within the Hospice of Michigan organization. Beginning her career as a primary/field hospice nurse, Chantal provided compassionate care to countless children and their families, ensuring they had the support they needed during difficult times. As her role expanded, she helped grow and managed the statewide pediatric hospice program, nearly tripling the number of children served.
Known for her compassionate and empowering leadership, Chantal trains her team to uphold high standards of care, addressing both clinical skills and the emotional challenges of pediatric hospice work. Her initiatives include conceiving, co-developing, producing, and championing the Pediatric Resources and Education Program (PREP), which educates healthcare providers statewide on pediatric hospice, and advocating for standardized care, spiritual support, and legacy services. Chantal’s empathetic leadership and dedication to children’s hospice care make her a true asset to her team and the broader community.
Winners
2024: Sandra Discala, PharmD BCPS FAAHPM
2023: Mary Lynn McPherson, PharmD MA MDE BCPS FAAHPM
Richard Payne Outstanding Achievement in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Award
This award will be presented annually to an individual who demonstrates strong, lasting, personal, and professional commitment to improving care for diverse, vulnerable, and underrepresented patient populations. All members of AAHPM are eligible for this award.
2025
VJ Periyakoil, MD FAAHPM
Stanford University School of Medicine
Dr. VJ Periyakoil was awarded the Richard Payne Outstanding Achievement in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Award for her pioneering commitment to DEI principles in hospice and palliative care. Her work has advanced equitable care for diverse populations through clinical practice, education, and research. At Stanford, she founded the Longevity, Equity, and Aging Research Consortium, focusing on training health professionals from underrepresented backgrounds.
Within AAHPM, Dr. Periyakoil helped to establish the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee and the South and East Asian SIG, while leading efforts like the JPSM’s first guidance on addressing race and racial disparities. Beyond AAHPM, she has championed DEI initiatives in organizations like the American Board of Internal Medicine’s Hospice and Palliative Medicine SEP Committee where she championed the integration of a DEI focus into the board’s question bank as well as the AAMC where she founded and chaired the Diversity Committee among other achievements. Her resources, such as the Multicultural Palliative Care database, the Respect JEDI Project and her mentorship of over 500 minority health professionals, underscore her lasting impact on DEI in palliative care, making her a deserving recipient of this prestigious award.
Winners
2024: Karen Bullock, PhD
2023: Ramona Rhodes, MD MPH MSCS
2022: Tammie E. Quest, MD FAAHPM
2021: Ronit Elk, PhD FAAHPM
2020: Kimberly S. Johnson, MD MSHS
Humanities Award
Recognizes person(s) whose work has advanced the relationship between humanities and palliative care, and who have employed the discipline of the humanities to improve end-of-life care through community or professional education. Candidates for the award include poets, artists, musicians, medical educators, and others involved in medical humanities in the broadest terms.
2025
Cory Ingram, MD MS FAAHPM
Mayo Clinic
Dr. Cory Ingram received the award for his exceptional contributions to hospice and palliative care, combining deep knowledge in the humanities with compassionate patient care. As co-leader of the SORC ceremony at AAHPM, Dr. Ingram guided fellow clinicians with respect and humility, fostering meaningful ceremonies that highlighted the humanity within palliative care.
Outside the Assembly, Dr. Ingram’s work as a hospice director and “listener poet” with The Good Listening Project showcase his creativity, empathy, and commitment to healthcare resilience. Known for integrating literature and art into his practice, he enriches his work as a physician and mentor with a profound appreciation for life’s mystery and beauty. His humility, relentless pursuit of knowledge, and dedication to sharing his insights make him a respected educator and friend in the field, embodying the compassionate and skillful spirit of palliative care.
Winners
2024: Myra Bluebond-Langner, PhD
2023: John Mondanaro, PhD LCAT MT-BC CCLS
2022: Nicole Robinson, MFA
2021: Roshi Joan Halifax, PhD
2020: Ronald M. Epstein, MD FAAHPM
2019: Judith Redwing Keyssar, RN
2018: Frank Ostaseski
2017: Lucille Marchand, MD BSN FAAHPM
2016: Candy Chang
2015: Christina M. Puchalski, MD FACP FAAHPM
2014: Barbara Sourkes, PhD
2013: Balfour M Mount, MD
2012: David Dosa, MD MPH
2011: Atul Gawande, MD MPHMA
2010: Rachel Naomi Remen, MD
2009: Authors of the Last Lecture; Randy Pausch, PhD* and Jeffrey Zaslow*
2008: Deidre Scherer
2007: Joan Didion*
2006: Bill Moyers
2005: Jack Coulehan, MD MPH
2004: Robert Pope, MD
2001: David Barnard, PhD JD and Sandra L. Bertman, PhD LCSW
*deceased
Award for Excellence in Scientific Research in Palliative Care
Recognizes meaningful, exemplary research contributions to the field of hospice and palliative care. The recipient is expected to present his/her research within the broad context of the field of hospice and palliative care. All members of AAHPM are eligible for this award.
2025
Alexander Smith, MD MS MPH
University of California, San Francisco
Dr. Alexander Smith was awarded for his groundbreaking research and mentorship in geriatric palliative care. A professor at UCSF, Dr. Smith has authored over 150 high-impact publications on prognosis, communication, and disability among older adults. Known for his widely-used prognostic tool, ePrognosis, Dr. Smith’s work empowers clinicians in palliative care, geriatrics, and general medicine with accessible evidence-based resources. His research explores significant topics like prognostication, major medical events for dementia patients, and palliative care for diverse populations. Dr. Smith’s mentorship has led numerous mentees to prestigious career advancements, many now independently funded researchers. He directs UCSF’s Aging Research T32 fellowship and founded the GeriPal podcast, a platform that translates complex research into clinical practice.
Additionally, he co-organizes AAHPM’s annual gatherings, serves as Executive Editor of JAGS, and leads the Junior Reviewer Program. Dr. Smith’s exceptional mentorship and scholarly influence make him a deserving recipient of the AAHPM Award for Excellence in Scientific Research in Palliative Care.
Winners
2024: Nathan Goldstein, MD FAAHPM
2023: Amy Kelley, MD MSHS FAAHPM
2022: Areej El-Jawahri, MD
2021: Melissa Aldridge, PhD MPH MBA
2020: Rebecca Sudore, MD FAAHPM
2019: Chris Feudtner, MD PhD MPH
2018: Holly Prigerson, PhD
2017: Jennifer S. Temel, MD
2016: Amy Abernethy, MD PhD FAAHPM
2015: David Currow, BMed MPH FRACP FAChPM and Karen Steinhauser, PhD
2014: Joanne Wolfe, MD MPH FAAHPM
2013: R. Sean Morrison, MD FAAHPM
2012: J. Randall Curtis, MD MPH*
2011: Harvey Chochinov, MD PhD FRCPC
2010: Sebastiano Mercadante, MD
2009: Vincent Mor, PhD
2008: Irene Higginson, BMedSci BMBS FFPHM PhD
2007: Betty Ferrell, PhD MSN RN CHPN FAAN
2006: James Tulsky, MD FACP FAAHPM
2005: Joan M. Teno MD MS
2004: Eduardo Bruera, MD FAAHPM
*deceased
Award for Excellence in Education and Training
This award recognizes, encourages and rewards an AAHPM member who has enhanced the practice and profession of hospice and palliative care through education. The educator has made significant, outstanding contributions to education in hospice and palliative care. Education may be in the form of teaching, directing, mentoring, writing, and/or presenting to multiple levels of audiences including physician, interprofessional, resident, fellow, student.
All members of AAHPM are eligible for this award. Special emphasis will be placed on educators who, through their example and methods have expanded patient connection and communication skills; stimulated the personal and professional growth of others.
2025
Stacie Levine, MD CMD FAAHPM
University of Chicago
Dr. Stacie Levine received this award for her exceptional contributions to palliative medicine education at both regional and national levels. Since joining UChicago in 2002, Dr. Levine has been pivotal in establishing and growing palliative medicine programs, including creating the CAPE program at Pritzker School of Medicine and securing ACGME accreditation for the HPM fellowship. She also fostered collaborative education and mentorship among HPM fellowship directors in Chicagoland.
For over a decade, she has been consecutively funded by the Coleman Foundation and serves as co-director for the Coleman Palliative Medicine Training Program, providing interprofessional training to a diverse group of clinicians. The innovative, multimodal approach to teaching—often pairing different specialists for co-teaching—has significantly enriched the field, supporting the development of a well-rounded healthcare workforce. Dr. Levine’s dedication to diversity and inclusion, mentorship, and her supportive nature make her an aspirational educator and colleague.
Winners
2024: Katie Neuendorf, MD MHPE FAAHPM
2023: Steven Pantilat, MD FACP FAAHPM
2022: Janet Abrahm, MD FACP FAAHPM
2021: Bob Arnold, MD FACP FAAHPM
Early Career Investigator Award
Recognizes a member of AAHPM who is developing as a research leader, showing promise of making contributions to the development of a scientific foundation for practice and research, conducting or facilitating research by others that advances the field of hospice and palliative medicine, has a beginning record of scientific publications, and contributes to the AAHPM community at large. The nominees for this award will not yet have achieved independence as an investigator (ie having R01 level funding or its equivalent). All members of AAHPM are eligible for this award.
2025
Jennifer Gabbard, MD
Wake Forest University School of Medicine
Dr. Jennifer Gabbard received this award for her outstanding contributions to hospice and palliative medicine research, particularly in supporting high-quality, evidence-based care for seriously ill patients. As an Associate Professor of Internal Medicine and Director of the Serious Illness and Palliative Medicine Research Program at Wake Forest, Dr. Gabbard has led efforts to develop innovative care models, foster multidisciplinary research, and mentor emerging palliative scientists. Her research has focused on improving care for older adults, including those with cognitive impairments and frailty, by implementing and evaluating non-pharmacological interventions to enhance quality of life and advance care planning.
Dr. Gabbard’s work has contributed to securing 20 grants, and her telehealth-based initiatives, like the TeleVoice trial, have significantly advanced care for dementia patients. Her leadership extends to national collaborations, educational program development, and impactful mentorship, making her an exemplary leader.
Winners
2024: Ashwin Kotwal, MD
2023: Erica Kaye, MD MPH FAAHPM
2022: Kate Courtright, MD MS
2021: Laura Gelfman, MD MPH FAAHPM
2020: Thomas LeBlanc, MD MA HMS FAAHPM
2019: Dio Kavalieratos, PhD FAAHPM
2018: Abby Rosenberg, MD MS MA
2017: Arif Kamal, MD MBA MHS FACP FASCO FAAHPM
2016: Yael Schenker, MD MAS FAAHPM
Presidential Citation(s)
These award(s) acknowledge individuals who have made significant contributions to the field of hospice and palliative medicine but do not qualify for consideration in other award categories. Recommendations would be made by the President, Board members or leadership, and approved by the Board of Directors or Executive Committee. This recognition would not have to be given each year – only when suitable and exceptional candidates are identified and selected. It would also be limited to a maximum of three recipients (individuals or organizations) in a given year.
2025
Vital Talk
Seattle, WA
Vital Talk is the premier communication training organization for clinicians caring for patients with serious illness. Vital Talk has had a tremendous impact on the field of hospice and palliative care with thousands of clinicians being educated using their evidence-based approaches to communication training. Their work contributes to a broader cultural shift in medicine towards recognizing the importance of communication in managing serious illness and integrating palliative care principles into standard medical practice. Vital Talk was established by Drs. Arnold, Back, and Tulsky.
Peggy Maguire
Cambia Health Foundation President
Peggy Maguire has played a pivotal role in establishing programs that foster leadership skills among emerging palliative care professionals. Under her leadership, the Cambia Foundation has supported innovative projects that integrate palliative care into healthcare systems. These initiatives have elevated the standard of care and encouraged the next generation from all disciplines to embrace leadership roles within the field of hospice and palliative care. She has served as a role-model for scores of leaders in the field.
Tait Shanafelt, MD
Chief Wellbeing Officer, Stanford Medical Center
Dr. Shanafelt has significantly advanced the field of clinician well-being through his extensive research on burnout and its causes, particularly in high-stress medical environments. He has developed and implemented interventions to reduce burnout and promote resilience, emphasizing the importance of supportive workplace cultures. As a leader in well-being initiatives, Dr. Shanafelt has created educational resources for healthcare organizations, equipping them to address clinician well-being effectively. His advocacy has raised awareness of these critical issues, influencing policies that prioritize the mental health of healthcare providers and fostering a culture of compassion within the industry.
Winners
2024: The Carter Family, Hospice Medical Director Certification Board (HMDCB) and International Association of Hospice and Palliative Care (IAHPC)
2023: The Bogetz Family; Vivek Murthy, MD MBA; Balfour Mount, MD OC OQ
2022: Association Management Center, Senator Tammy Baldwin, and National Institute on Aging
2021: Mr. Andy Baxter, Center to Advance Palliative Care, and Dr. Patrice Harris
2020: Y.C. Ho/Helen and Michael Chiang Foundation, Blyth Taylor Lord, and Sally Weir CAE
2019: US Representative Eliot Engel (D-NY); Palliative Care Research Cooperative (PCRC); and Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI)
2018: Patrick H. Conway, MD MSc; Jeri L. Miller, PhD; and Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation
2017: J. Donald Schumacher, Psyd, Cambia Health Foundation, and Sue Ramthun.
2016: Ellen Goodman of the Conversation Project, The Fan Fox & Leslie R. Samuels Foundation, The California Healthcare Foundation
2015: Rebecca Kirch, JD, Mary Callaway, MME and Hearst Foundations
2014: Jean Acevedo, LHRM CPC CHC CENTC, Amy J. Berman, MS RN, American Society of Clinical Oncology
2013: Christine K. Cassel, MD, National Palliative Care Research Center (NPCRC), Senator Ronald L. Wyden
2012: Judy Lentz, RN MSN NHA, Myra J. Christopher, The Pain & Policy Studies Group
2011: Senator Sharon Carstairs, Canada, Lynn Hill-Spragens,The American Cancer Society
2010: Congressman Earl Blumenauer, Gail Sheehy, Steve Smith, CAE
2009: Tom Batiuk, Alexis Bakos, Dorothy Moga
15-Minute Podium Abstract Awards
The 2024 Annual Assembly abstract awards recognize the highest scored accepted peer-reviewed 15-minute podium abstracts, as determined by the 2024 Annual Assembly Planning Committee during the abstract review and selection process. To be eligible, faculty must include representation from at least one AAHPM member*.
Case Study Award
Using Transdermal Buprenorphine to Treat Chronic Pruritus in a Young Adult with Lymphoma and Anxiety
*Miranda Ravicz, MD; Katharine Davidoff, MD; Stephanie B. Kiser, MD MPH
Early Career/Professional In Training Scholarly Work-in-Progress Study Award
Enhancing Quality of Serious Illness Conversations: Is Communication Skills Training a Must?
*Amanda M. Hazeltine, DNP MS CNP AGACNP-BC; *Vandana Nagpal, FACP FAAHPM; Shawna Steadman, DNP ACNP-BC ACHPN
Scientific or Quality Improvement Award
Perspectives on Aging and Illness by Homeless Adults Receiving Street Medicine
*Alexis Coulourides Kogan; Anuva Mittal; Enya Lowe, MSc; Corinne Feldman, MMS PA-C
Scientific or Quality Improvement Award
Spiritual Care Needs of Patients with Cancer Belonging to Dharmic Religions: A Mixed Methods Study
*Rushil V. Patel, MD; *Judith Nelson, MD JD; Jill Bowden, MDiv BCC; Danielle Boselli, MS; Sydney-Evelyn Gibbs, MSGH; Ashley Strahley, MPH; Ritesh Kotecha, MD; Komal P. Murali, PhD RN ACNP-BC
Winners
2023
Case Study: Sarah Winawer-Wetzel, MBA; Niharika Ganta, MD MPH FAAHPM
Early Career/Professional In Training Scholarly Work-in-Progress Study: Anjali V. Desai, MD MSCE; Andrea Knezevic, MS; Gregory Jordan, BS; Alla Levy, BS; Afshana Hoque, BA; Camila Bernal, MPH; Andrew Epstein, MD FAAHPM; Judith Nelson, MD JD
Scientific or Quality Improvement: Stacy Fischer, MD; Hillary Lum, MD PhD; Matthew DeCamp, MD PhD
Poster Abstract Awards
These abstract awards recognize the highest scored accepted peer-reviewed poster abstracts, as determined by the 2024 Annual Assembly Planning Committee during the abstract review and selection process. To be eligible, faculty must include representation from at least one AAHPM member*.
Case Study Poster Award
“What Do They Mean They Can’t Do It?”: A Jehovah’s Witness’ Journey for a Bloodless LVAD
*Alexandria Hoy, MD; *Balakrishna Vemula, MD; *Lauren Berninger, DO MBE
Early Career/Professional In Training Scholarly Work-in-Progress Study Poster Award
A National Survey Describing Management Patterns for Pediatric Paroxysmal Sympathetic Hyperactivity
*Hitoshi G. Koshiya, MD; *Julie Hauer, MD; *Justin A. Yu, MD MS; Laura Kirkpatrick, MD; Alyssa Zuziak, DO
Scientific or Quality Improvement Poster Award
Improving Pediatric Residency End-Of-Life Education: A Quality Improvement Approach
*Kaitlin Spratt, MD; *Ami Mehta, MD; *Jaxon Vallely, DO; Daniel Cirotski, MD MPH
Winners
2023
Case Study: Matthew J. Hibbs, MD; Morgan Coleman Arnold, DO; Mark S. Beveridge, Jr., MD
Early Career/Professional In Training Scholarly Work-in-Progress Study: Anup Bharani, MD; Ankita Mehta, MD; Karen Hiensch, ANP-BC; Li Zeng, MS; Anuradha Lala, MD; Nathan E. Goldstein, MD FAAHPM; Emily Chai, MD; Laura Gelfman, MD MPH
Scientific or Quality Improvement: Haley Buller, MSHSC; Betty Ferrell, PhD MA CHPN FAAN FPCN; Judith Paice, PhD RN; Myra Glajchen, DSW, MSW BSW ACSW APHSW-C; Trace Haythorn, PhD
Paper Awards
These awards recognize the top 5% of papers, as determined by the Scientific and Quality Improvement Subcommittee during the Annual Assembly abstract review and scoring process.
Winners
2022: Rebecca N. Hutchinson, MD MPH; David Wang, MD
2021: Angelo P. Canedo, DO; Briana Ketterer, MD MS FACP; Laura A. Petrillo, MD; Andrew Wenger, DO
2020: Aanchal Satija, BDS MSc; Grant Smith, MD; Mamta Bhatnagar, MD MS FAAHPM; Julie Childers, MD PhD; Prasanna Ananth, MD MPH
2019: Alana Thomas, MD; Rebecca Sudore, MD FAAHPM; David Wang, MD
2018: Eunice Omoyeni, MBBS PGD DIPPALMED (UTC) MPHIL and Melissa Wachterman, MD MPH
2017: Rebecca Sudore, MD FAAHPM and Stacy M. Fischer, MD
2016: Amy Kelley, MD MSHS FAAHPM and Susan Miller, PhD MPH
Scientific and Quality Improvement Poster Awards
These awards recognize the best poster in each research topic category and the best quality improvement project poster.
2022 Winners
Clinical Research: Hunter Groninger, MD FAAHPM
Educational Research: Esme Finlay, MD
Health Services Research/Population-Based Research: Stephanie Nothelle, MD
Quality Improvement Project: Alana Sagin, MD FAAHPM
2021 Winners
Clinical Research: Susan Hickman, PhD
Educational Research: F Amos A. Bailey, MD FACP FAAHPM
Population Research: Alvin Moss, MD FACP FAAHPM
Quality Improvement Project: Milana Zaurova, MD
2020 Winners
Clinical Research: Christopher Woodrell, MD FAAHPM
Educational Research: Stacie Levine, MD FAAHPM
Health Research: Jared Lowe, MD HMDC
Instrument Development/Psychometric Validation: Anthony Casacchia, MD
Population Research: Jared Lowe, MD HMDC
Quality Improvement Project: Rachel Rodenbach, MD and Jacqueline Sheehan, MD
2019 Winners
Clinical Research: Erica Kaye, MD MPH FAAHPM
Educational Research: Kathleen Broglio, DNP ACHPN ANP NP CHPN FPCN
Health Research: Laura Schoenherr, MD
Population Research: Erica Kaye, MD MPH FAAHPM
Quality Improvement Project: Anne Kinderman, MD FAAHPM
2018 Winners
Clinical Research: Melissa Teply, MD FACP
Educational Research: Suresh Reddy, MD
Health Services Research: Kayla Sheehan, MD MS
Instrument Development/Psychometric Validation: Ashima Lal, MD
Population Research: Anne Kinderman, MD FAAHPM and Chad Kollas, MD FACP FCLM FAAHPM
Quality Improvement Project: Jennifer Reidy, MD FAAHPM
Case Poster Awards
These awards recognize the best poster submitted by a professional and a professional in training.
Winners
2022: Jade A Connor, MSc
2021: Shannon Devlin, MD
2020: Sarah Ehrman, MD
2019: Hana Yu, DO
2018: Jessica Lynch, MD