2005 FACULTY AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE
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2005 David C. Harrison
Distinguished Educator Award |
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Brian Wispelwey, M.D.
Professor of Internal Medicine
Department of Internal Medicine
Division of Infectious Diseases
"In addition to his incredible knowledge and teaching, he takes amazing care of his patients. If a loved one of mine were sick and I could pick only one physician at UVA to take care of him/her, it would be Dr. Wispelwey."
"He is a brilliant and dedicated teacher and physician, who radiates love for teaching, learning, and caring."
"Dr. Wispelwey encourages self-guided education in finding our own answers to our many questions while never losing sight of self-reflection and the importance of this skill in caring for patients."
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2005 Excellence in Teaching Awardees
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Ted M. Burns, M.D.
Assistant Professor of Clinical Neurology
Department of Neurology
Division of General Neurology Appointment
"His teaching skills are simply excellent. He is a master of reducing often complex tasks and knowledge to their bare essentials."
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Bruce J. Cohen, M.D.
Associate Professor of Psychiatric Medicine
Division Head, Division of Forensic Psychiatry
Division Head, Division of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry
Department of Psychiatric Medicine
"A scholar who seizes each and every opportunity to teach his students in a way that they will remember."
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Steven W. Heim, M.D., MSPH
Assistant Professor of Family Medicine
Department of Family Medicine
Division of General Family Medicine Appointment
"In small group discussion, Steve is a patient, non-threatening and welcoming teacher, encouraging students to interpret and devise solutions for themselves."
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Juan M. Olazagasti, M.D.
Assistant Professor of Clinical Radiology
Department of Radiology
Division of Thoraco-Abdominal Imaging
"He makes a conscious effort to discuss a salient teaching point on every case . . . I become a better radiologist after each interaction."
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Mitchell H. Rosner, M.D.
Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine
Department of Internal Medicine
Division of Nephrology
"As a student, I cannot think of a better mentor . . . He taught me to be an intelligent, yet humble physician, and I consider it a great gain that I have someone like him whose steps I can follow."
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Lawrence W. Gimple, M.D.
Professor of Internal Medicine
Associate Director, Cardiac Catheterization Lab
Chief, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine
Department of Internal Medicine
Division of Cardiovascular Medicine
"Dr. Gimple has been innovative and exemplary in his role designing, funding, and expanding the web-based CME curriculum CardioVillage."
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William S. Rea, M.D.
Associate Professor of Psychiatric Medicine
Roanoke-Salem Department of Psychiatry
"Rounds with Dr. Rea were a delight, as he brought his warm, good-humored personality to his interactions with patients, staff, students, and residents."
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2005 Clinical Excellence Awardees
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W. Jeffrey Elias, M.D.
Assistant Professor of Neurological Surgery
Department of Neurological Surgery
Division of General Neurological Surgery Appointment
"It is not merely the scope of his practice which distinguishes Jeff. His attention to detail and the management of the entire patient experience is an exemplary model."
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Nancy L. Harthun, M.D.
Assistant Professor of Surgery
Medical Director, Vascular Laboratory
Department of Surgery
Division of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
"Dr. Harthun provides superb services to our patients. I think she is an exceptional physician, and our patients love her."
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Michel Kahaleh, M.D.
Assistant Professor of Clinical Internal Medicine
Department of Internal Medicine
Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
"Michel always asks what else could be done for this patient in order to improve patient’s outcome and lifestyle, and as such, minimize morbidity, mortality, and complications."
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James Michael Mangrum, M.D.
Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine
Director, Cardiac Electrophysiology Fellowship Training Program
Department of Internal Medicine
Division of Cardiovascular Medicine
"Dr. Mangrum successfully established an Atrial Fibrillation Center, which strives to assure that patients have easy access to care and treatment, personal attention, education, and the availability of a wide-range of resources to treat their disease."
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Anne M. Ranney, M.D.
Assistant Professor of Clinical Pediatrics Department of Pediatrics
Division of General Pediatrics
"She is sensitive to the needs of her patients. Her families always feel that she is listening to them. She answers all their questions and keeps them involved in their own care and medical decision-making."
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2005 GME Master Educator Awardees |
Keith E. Littlewood, MD
Associate Professor of Anesthesiology
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Bruce D. Schirmer, M.D.
Professor of Surgery |
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