2023 Educator Appreciation Day | Emory School of Medicine

The committee reviewed each nomination and selected those who exemplify the outstanding faculty of the Emory School of Medicine. The quotes below were taken from the nomination materials. Read more about these inspiring educators below and join us in congratulating these faculty!

Department of Medicine Bhavin Adhyaru Grady Memorial Hospital

Dr. Bhavin Adhyaru is an amazing teacher and mentor who clearly cares about his students and takes the time to ensure they understand different aspects of medicine.

Department of Pediatrics Bolanle Akinsola Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

Dr. Bola Akinsola is a well-versed physician in the department of pediatric emergency. While working with her during multiple shifts, I have observed how she spends more time at bedside even in a busy emergency department to teach medical students, residents and fellows. She meets everyone where they are at and cares to find out what matters to you as a learner. Outside her shifts, she mentors a lot of residents and fellows in the area of quality improvement and has lots of passion for what she does.

Department of Surgery Olamide Alabi Atlanta VA Medical Center, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Emory University Hospital

Dr. Olamide Alabi is the definition of a physician who embodies compassionate and whole patient care. She is who I aspire to become as a physician and a surgeon. Moreover, her dedication to teaching fellows, residents, medical students, and other medical staff involved in patient care helps us aspire to do better every day for our patients.

Department of Human Genetics Nadia Ali Genetic Clinical Trials Center

Officially, Dr. Nadia Ali is the Assistant Program Director of the Genetic Counseling Training Program. As a faculty member from the inception of the program a decade ago, she has been a consistent support to students. This year she went above and beyond in creating a quarterly "process group" for cohorts of students to discuss their training experiences and stayed after hours to conduct it. She creates an inclusive environment where students feel valued, safe, and respected.

Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine David Alter Emory University Hospital

Dr. David Alter is the co-director of the clinical chemistry rotation for pathology residents. He has made significant improvements in this rotation that have been accompanied by improvements in resident in-service exam scores, which are now well above the national average. He is also very engaged with medical student rotators, showcasing the importance of laboratory medicine.

Department of Family and Preventive Medicine Jeremy Amayo Emory PA Program

Dr. Jeremy Amayo teaches with case-based examples helping students learn with critical thinking. He has led our POCUS program teaching hand-held ultrasound in every organ system and has led our POCUS team to several national championships. He inspires students to understand complex concepts with excellent examples and engaged problem-solving. His teaching style is encouraging, and he is always available to answer questions.

Department of Neurology Aaron Anderson Emory University Hospital, Grady Memorial Hospital

Dr. Aaron Anderson is an incredible clinician and educator. He is so passionate about neurosonology and is willing to help teach at all hours of the day with challenging cases. He runs daily Zoom sessions with the residents and fellows during which he reads and teaches about neurosonology. His enthusiasm is infectious, and learners of all levels - including his colleagues - are so fortunate that he is a Neurologist here!

Department of Medicine Alexandra Arges Emory University Hospital

Dr. Alexandra Arges, who serves as the Medicine clerkship director for medical students at Emory University Hospital, is beloved by trainees on our EUH teaching service. She's also restarted our clinician-educator peer learning group, which is a wonderful resource for our faculty. She is incredibly dedicated and is regarded as a fantastic teacher and role model.

Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Saja Asakrah Emory University Hospital

Dr. Saja Asakrah is well-admired for her great dedication for teaching. She has been passionate about supervising pathology trainees and mentoring their scholarship activities. She is the co-director of the medical student hematology laboratory workshop and played a major role in designing a virtual hematology course. She is also currently enrolled in the Emory Woodruff Health Educators Academy Teaching fellowship. She has an active role in educating the pathologists in Georgia being the Emory Lead editor of GAP newsletter. She played an important role in facilitating the implementation of the case-based curriculum that incorporates digital whole-slide pathology microscopy images with real-time medical student participation. She has been instrumental to the training and education of pathology residents by providing them with goals and objectives, education materials and weekly direct feedback.

Department of Dermatology Laura Aspey Grady Memorial Hospital

Dr. Laura Aspey in the clinical chief of dermatology at Grady hospital. She has created an unrivaled learning environment within the Dermatology Clinic at Grady which incorporates and engages students and residents in learning and patient care.

Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Vaidehi Avadhani Emory University Hospital, Grady Memorial Hospital

Dr. Vaidehi Avadhani is a surgical pathology director at Grady Memorial Hospital and is very involved with education of the clinical and pathology trainees. Despite her busy schedule, she takes the time for teaching and gives great importance to education. She is always ready to work with clinical faculty on difficult gastrointestinal and liver cases. She is easy to approach and always offers great suggestions to aid in diagnosis. She is an extraordinary pathologist and gifted teacher who enthusiastically and creatively spreads the knowledge of pathology to medical students, pathology residents and fellows. She developed a cytology teaching module through Emory canvas tool which enhances and expands practical and theoretical knowledge of cytopathology. She is kind, compassionate, motivational, and firm in her teaching approach and therefore always on the top list of favorite teachers in our department.

Department of Emergency Medicine Anika Backster Grady Memorial Hospital

Dr. Anika Backster creates allyship among our faculty. She does so quietly by organizing our faculty to write about important events, memorials, and holidays from a wide range of traditions, religions, ethnicities and races. These educational compositions are typically personal and provide a wealth of information thereby educating all of us on the importance of diversity and inclusion.

Department of Human Genetics Cecelia Bellcross The Emory Clinic

Dr. Cecelia Bellcross is passionate about genetic counseling. She is the director of the genetic counseling master's program and advocates for the value of the specialty. She is an excellent mentor to her assistant program director and graduates outstanding genetic counselors that serve their patients and our healthcare system well. She also serves on the Interprofessional Team Training program working group that designs and implements an IPE program for approximately 1,400 WHSC students annually.

Department of Medicine Sivan Ben-Moshe The Emory Clinic

Dr. Sivan Ben-Moshe is an outstanding educator. She directs the M1 Aging and Dying course and thoughtfully overhauls it annually so the students have a unique experience. By doing so she can incorporate new material with each iteration. She is involved in multiple curricular design committees and thinks broadly and creatively about how to innovate in geriatrics, and has mentored many students along the way. Her residents and fellows sing her praises clinically, as do her patients! She is dedicated to sharing her knowledge and passion about caring for older adults. She mentors students, residents as well as fellows.

Department of Medicine Hebist Berhane Grady Memorial Hospital

Dr. Hebist Berhane is an inspiring role model for her students and residents. She is sought out for advice, dedicated to bedside teaching and physical exam maneuvers, and provides encouragement and feedback. She ensures her students continue to grow into amazing clinicians.

Department of Medicine Lisa Bernstein Grady Memorial Hospital

Dr. Lisa Bernstein's tremendous positive impact on scores of Emory medical students and residents, fellow faculty, and the greater community cannot be done justice in 100 words. The scope of her impact alone speaks to her generosity, investment in others’ success and well-being, and skills as an educator. Her desire to be on service on July 1 evinces her passion for teaching. Despite all of this, she makes the lucky med students in her small group feel valued, empowered, and infinitely supported. She is an incredibly supportive small group leader and excellent and engaging teacher in both the classroom and clinic. She is an understanding and truly thoughtful mentor. She continually goes above and beyond to cultivate a positive and supportive learning environment.

Department of Anesthesiology Sara Bigsby Emory University Hospital Midtown

Dr. Sara Bisgsby has stepped into her new education role and done an excellent job coordinating and optimizing the educational experience for the multiple different streams of learners that rotate through the EUHM Anesthesiology department. She is deeply invested in making a lasting impact on her learners and we are very grateful for her contributions.

Department of Anesthesiology Andrew Bowman Grady Memorial Hospital

Dr. Andrew Bowman contributes an amazing energy and effort to the learning of our trainees. Multiple trainees have expressed their gratitude for his thoughtful approach!

Department of Anesthesiology Caitlin Bradley Grady Memorial Hospital

Dr. Caitlin Bradley leads the point of care ultrasound (POCUS) rotation for the anesthesiology residents. As a cardiac anesthesiologist, she provides a wealth of information not only for our trainees, but also for the trauma surgery fellows and emergency medicine ultrasound fellows. In addition, she has been a key teacher and mentor to fellow faculty members who are working toward certification in POCUS.

Department of Radiology Darragh Brady Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

Dr. Darragh Brady has constructed an outstanding pediatric neuroradiology teaching curriculum and feedback program for the Emory radiology trainees. It is detailed and well constructed with appropriate helpful feedback for both the educators and the learners. Dr. Brady's educational program has enabled the faculty of the pediatric neuroradiology section to deliver consistent high quality teaching. The program has inspired radiology residents and receives consistent rave reviews from our trainees.

Department of Medicine Stephanie Brown-Johnson Atlanta VA Medical Center

Dr. Stephanie Brown-Johnson has been actively involved in the teaching of medical students and residents, both in the outpatient and inpatient clinical setting for over 30 years. She is an exceptionally committed educator.

Department of Radiology Ted Brzinski Emory University Hospital

Dr. Ted Brzinski runs a unique program embedded in the Department of Radiology. He trains the imaging technologists that safely and effectively provide services to numerous patients at Emory and beyond. His graduates are not just techs; they are graduates of Emory University with a Bachelor of Medical Science degree. He does so with a dedication and passion for his students, faculty and staff.

Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology Nassoma Bumpers Emory University Hospital

Dr. Soma Bumpers is a servant leader. She has been a gifted educator her entire twenty-year tenure. Learners naturally reach out to her. She has worked tirelessly on developing a Fellowship for Advanced Practitioners, one of only a handful in the country. Because of her leadership style and success, she is also educating countless other advanced practitioners throughout the Emory healthcare system.

Department of Pediatrics Andres Camacho-Gonzalez Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Grady Ponce de Leon Youth and Family Clinic

Dr. Andres Camacho-Gonzalez is an outstanding educator who oversees both the Pediatric Infectious Disease fellowship training program and serves as the Associate Program Director for the Pediatric Resident training program. Dr. Camacho-Gonzalez also serves as a medical school Society Advisor. He is an inspiration to trainees conveying the importance of the delivery of compassionate care. Dr. Camacho-Gonzalez is especially committed to the care of children and adolescents living with HIV.

Department of Emergency Medicine Joseph Carpenter Grady Memorial Hospital

Dr. Carpenter, as the Director of Research for the Emory Medical Toxicology Department, is a selfless educator and advocate for students, residents, fellows, and his colleagues. As the PI on multiple federal grants, most would not have the capacity to engage others. However, Dr. Carpenter is not an ordinary educator. He enthusiastically, and non-judgmentally assists others to excel in research and translate their ideas into actionable improvements to the care provided to patients.

Department of Medicine Dimitri Cassimatis Emory University Hospital Midtown

Dr. Dimitri Cassimatis leads with care and intent. He has created a comprehensive program with multiple interactive components, which helps students learn complicated physiology. As a lecturer, he is thorough and approachable. Most importantly, he consistently connects with and understands his students’ needs with admirable patience - I don’t know of any other Department Chairs who are as knowledgeable and humble as he is. He is an outstanding teacher at all levels of learning: from undergraduate medical education to mentoring junior faculty. He is gifted because he teaches by example. He was particularly skillful in navigating and supporting our students during a traumatic time with empathy, skill, and kindness. They do not make many like Dr. Cassimatis.

Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics Britton Chahine Grady Memorial Hospital

Dr. Britton Chahine, as a teacher and mentor, goes above and beyond for learners of all levels on a daily basis. As director of Gyn/Ob Simulation, she designs outstanding simulations monthly for the department’s residents and multiple times per year for other trainees and healthcare professionals. She works tirelessly to perfect simulation models and the corresponding curriculum. These opportunities to practice OR skills and emergency drills make our providers more confident and improve clinical outcomes.

Department of Pediatrics Alfred Chahine Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

Dr. Alfred Chahine is the consummate educator. He goes out of his way to model thoughtful, thorough behavior in and out of the OR. He always makes sure to engage and teach medical students about not only surgical principles but also best practices. Additionally, he is passionate about healthcare sustainability and is an incredible mentor in this space, connecting students with resources and mentoring OR research projects.

Department of Surgery James Chang Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital

Dr. James Chang is uniformly known by all residents and fellows as a superb resource to learn about surgery, residency, and life in general, despite him being a busy young surgeon with a growing practice. He takes the time and makes a difference!

Department of Pediatrics Courtney Charvat Byrd Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

Dr. Courtney Charvat Byrd is an excellent teacher of trainees across the board! She has a heart for medical students, and as a supervisor of observed HandPs she impacts students in their most formative years. Her dedication to refining each students' clinical skills is commendable and undoubtedly makes immeasurable impacts.

Department of Medicine Jason Cobb Emory University Hospital Midtown

Dr. Jason Cobb is the associate program director of the renal fellowship program. He leads the curriculum committee, scholarly activity, and the renal section of the Internal Medicine Residency Core Curriculum. He is passionate about teaching trainees and patients in the community, serving as founding faculty advisor for the Kidney Disease Screening and Awareness Program where Emory undergraduate students are taught about chronic kidney disease and perform screening events in underserved areas of Atlanta.

Department of Medicine Randi Connor-Schuler Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital, Grady Memorial Hospital

Dr. Randi Connor-Schuler is one of the most gifted educators at Grady. One of her greatest strengths is her ultrasound skills, which she used to develop an ultrasound curriculum for fellows. She has run POCUS and advanced airway teaching sessions for fellows, residents, and students. She has been extramurally recognized in this area, and has served as instructor for several regional conferences in this domain. She received an award for excellence in teaching in our division in 2022.

Department of Medicine Robert Contino Emory Decatur Hospital

Dr. Contino is always eager to have students and residents on his team. He spends time with residents, is patient, and explains things in detail. He encourages residents to ask questions and is dedicated to imparting knowledge.

Department of Radiology Jesse Conyers Emory Decatur Hospital, Emory Hillandale Hospital, Emory Johns Creek Hospital, Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital, Emory University Hospital, Emory University Hospital Midtown, Grady Memorial Hospital, Winship Cancer Institute

Dr. Jesse Conyers is a strong and supportive educator in our department. She has a genuine interest in educating and empowering students. She dedicates abundant time and energy into this process both inside and outside of her clinical practice.

Department of Family and Preventive Medicine Kimberly Curseen The Emory Clinic

Dr. Kim Curseen is the consummate mentor. She listens deeply to her mentees’ goals, aspirations, challenges, and needs. She also listens to what’s underneath the surface of their words and asks curious questions to help them realize what’s worrying them or driving their behavior. Through this deep listening, she’s able to effectively guide fellows to the steps needed for them to reach their greatest potential, both during their year of fellowship and in their career beyond fellowship.

Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics Agena Davenport-Nicholson Emory University Hospital Midtown, The Emory Clinic

Dr. Agena Davenport is our new Residency Program Director and clearly demonstrates a passion for teaching and mentorship. She has implemented a number of new educational initiatives and program redesign improvements, and we are excited to see what the future holds for our program with Dr. Davenport at the helm.

Department of Family and Preventive Medicine Amber Davis The Emory Clinic

Dr. Amber Davis is one of the most dedicated educators and PA advocates I know. She delivers an exceptional lecture and lab-based didactic learning through the PA program across multiple specialties. She precepts students in her Internal Medicine clinic, helping learners grow into strong and thoughtful clinicians. Amber advises students with compassion while creating solutions that support the students’ mental health and progress. She creates an enthusiastic environment for learning.

Department of Rehabilitation Medicine Beth Davis

Dr. Beth Davis is an educator that dedicates herself to her students. She runs multiple DPT courses and on top of that has been an integral leader in the Interprofessional Team Training program. Her innovative curriculums have trained thousands of learners and hundreds of facilitators. Because of her years of dedication to IPE she was recognized by her program and now leading a required IPE course for all of the DPT students. She also disseminates her work through publications and presentations.

Department of Radiation Oncology Anees Dhabaan Winship Cancer Institute, Emory University Hospital, Emory Proton Center

Dr. Anees Dhabaan is the embodiment of a selfless educator and mentor. His dedication to residents in the department of radiation oncology serves as a shining example for effective clinical instruction in both didactic and mentorship contexts. As I see and do my best to emulate the extent to which Dr. Dhabaan commits himself to one-on-one training of residents and junior faculty, I recognize that every day Dr. Dhabaan continues to make me a better teacher. He has served as MD residency program physics course director since 2007, received the teacher of the year from our program, founded and directed the medical physics residency program in 2010, mentored many junior faculty with career advancement, and has served as national ABR examiner.

Department of Pediatrics Rob Dixon Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

Dr. Rob Dixon is a huge asset to the School of Medicine. Serving as a society small group leader, he is an avid advocate and mentor of medical students. As a pediatric hospital medicine attending, he is an amazing teacher on the pediatrics wards for students and residents alike!

Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Karen Drexler Atlanta VA Medical Center

Dr. Karen Drexler is a seasoned medical educator and the founder of the Emory Addiction Psychiatry Fellowship Program. She has earned the admiration of our fellows and colleagues for her excellent teaching and accessibility. Despite being semi-retired, she remains committed to training future addiction psychiatrists. We are grateful for her invaluable contribution.

Department of Emergency Medicine Chris Dudley Grady Memorial Hospital

Dr. Chris Dudley continues to provide quality education in simulation for the emergency medicine clerkship. He has developed several cases and runs this session monthly for all students. On shift, he has a relaxed nature but is full of gems and is constantly teaching students on shift (even if they don't realize it).

Department of Pediatrics Maya Eady Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

Dr. Maya Eady is an amazing educator and advocate for medical students rotating through the inpatient pediatric service. She works diligently to ensure students have a rich and well-rounded experience and has thoughtfully evolved the rotation based on feedback. Thank you, Dr. Eady, for all you do for the medical students!

Department of Otolaryngology Thomas Edwards Emory Decatur Hospital

Dr. Thomas Edwards is a rare gem. His warm professionalism, patience and compassion in his interactions with students and residents makes him a valuable addition to any project. Furthermore, he is known for his exceptionally calm and composed demeanor, even in challenging and stressful situations. I would like to thank Dr. Edwards for bringing these wonderful qualities to our recent collaboration. All participants benefitted greatly from the experience. Thank you so much!

Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Michael Epstein Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, The Emory Clinic

Dr. Michael Epstein has been the most important force in my educational experience at Emory thus far. He truly cares about his students and deeply wants the best for each individual he mentors, regardless of how long he’s known them. What sets Dr. Epstein apart from other educators is his genuine interest in who I am not just as a student, but as a person. Each time we talk, I feel that he really values what I have to say. I cherish everything I’ve learned from him. He deserves to be recognized.

Department of Pediatrics Hughes Evans Hughes Spalding Pediatric Primary Care Clinic

Dr. Hughes Evans is an extraordinary teacher. She attends the Hughes Spalding primary care clinic and mentors pediatric residents. She teaches medical students as a small group leader. She is a mentor to department members- and ensures each one’s expertise is given the opportunity to flourish. She encourages participation in teaching and ensures the recognition of faculty as they bring their expertise to the community. She is a model leader who brings out the best in all she leads. She is a treasure!

Department of Cell Biology Douglas Falls

Dr. Douglas Falls has played a central role in orchestrating the Foundations of Medicine curriculum. His efforts as Foundations of Medicine curricular coordinator were highly regarded by students, faculty, and administrators. Dr. Falls is a very successful and creative course director and teacher. One example: he serves as Course Director of the Foundations of Medicine Neural Function course and teaches many of the classes in this course. The course includes two lab sessions and a small group session. An enhancement this past year was use of ScholarRx “Bricks” customized by Dr. Falls and ScholarRx self-assessment questions selected by Dr. Falls. (ScholarRx is a resource recently licensed by the SOM to promote clinical correlation of the basic science teaching and student preparation for the USMLE Step 1 exam.) The Neural Function course has been highly rated by the MD students and the SOM ECC Foundations subcommittee.

Department of Anesthesiology Michael Fiedorek Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

Dr. Michael Fiedorak serves as the associate PD for our pediatric anesthesiology fellowship, leading journal club meetings, difficult case conferences, and oral board preparation. His guidance of fellows in research projects has resulted in abstracts receiving first and second-place awards at the Society for Pediatric Anesthesia meetings in the last few years. He was voted teacher of the year by our fellows in 2022. He has also led senior medical students through research and clinical rotations.

Department of Anesthesiology Babar Fiza Emory University Hospital

Dr. Babar Fiza is an incredibly passionate teacher and mentor. He goes out of his way to provide one-on-one teaching for point-of-care ultrasounds and is eager to teach the ins and outs of the latest advances not just in ultrasonography but also in critical care. He frequently meets with all fellows in person for an hour each, showing us he truly cares about our experiences as fellows and also for our wellbeing. In the ICU, he gives guidance though also leaves us room for independence and growth.

Department of Medicine Marshall Fleurant Grady Memorial Hospital

Dr. Marshall Fleurant is dedicated to patients, colleagues, and learners. He works hard to ensure the best learning environment for everyone around him. Learners know and see how dedicated he is to patients and to primary care. He is an inspiring leader to learners, teaching them a true devotion to patient care through his actions.

Department of Pediatrics Emilee Flynn Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

Dr. Emilee Flynn leads the pediatric track of the Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship Program with enthusiasm, attention to detail, and emotional intelligence. She quickly creates rapport with the pediatric fellow and ensures that they are progressing towards competency as the year progresses. As the liaison between the fellowship program and the Pediatric Advanced Care Team at CHOA, she ensures that PACT team members are involved in recruitment of future fellows and training the current one.

Department of Pediatrics Tom Fox Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

Dr. Tom Fox is an outstanding teacher who oversees the medical student and resident pediatric infectious disease rotations for our Division. He oversees the orientation and evaluation of students and supervises curriculum development. In addition to the conveyance of pediatric infectious disease concepts, Dr. Fox teaches the art of compassionate and committed care.

Department of Neurosurgery Matthew Gary Emory University Hospital Midtown

Dr. Matthew Gary serves as the APD for the neurosurgery residency program, coordinated lectures for a virtual sub-internship for MS3 and MS4 students during COVID, served as the Neurosurgery Elective Faculty Advisor, and provided the monthly M3 Surgery Clerkship Lectures. He established an annual spine cadaver lab for neurosurgery residents and is co-founder of the Neurosurgery Spine Research Group.

Department of Medicine Monica Gavaller Budd Terrace Skilled Nursing Facility, Nursing Home

Dr. Monica Gavaller serves as the Site rotation Director for geriatric fellows at Budd Terrace nursing home. She also works with medical students and residents in this setting. Dr. Gavaller is a favorite attending for many trainees and is perceived as always teaching and always approachable.

Department of Medicine Bashir Geer Emory University Hospital Midtown

Dr. Geer is a wonderful educator. He leads our procedure education at midtown. He is a wonderful teacher for the residents.

Department of Biochemistry Homa Ghalei

Dr. Homa Ghalei has made extensive contributions to graduate education at Emory. In addition to providing outstanding mentorship to trainees in her research lab, Dr. Ghalei is the director of the major course taken by 1st year Biochemistry, Cell and Developmental Biology graduate students and has taught extensively in this course, developing several minicourses that emphasize scientific discussions, critical thinking, hypothesis design and testing, and application of techniques in modern biochemistry.

Department of Radiology Judy Gichoya Emory Decatur Hospital, Emory University Hospital, Emory University Hospital Midtown

Dr. Judy Gichoya is an exceptional educator and mentor, renowned for her dedication to teaching and community outreach. Her work in developing innovative training programs in radiology and the "HITI" AI team is exemplary. Particularly noteworthy is her contribution to the development of IR training programs in Eastern Africa, which have had a transformative impact on generations of scholars. Dr. Gichoya's commitment to helping others succeed is truly inspiring and deserving of recognition.

Emergency Medicine Matthew Gittinger Grady Memorial Hospital

Dr. Gittinger is an excellent clinician who demonstrates efficiency, a grasp of the medical literature and is able to adeptly manage one of the busiest emergency departments in the country. He is able to translate his skills to residents to empower them to manage any clinical environment they will practice in while maintaining safe patient care. He is a tireless advocate for his trainees and despite a busy clinical load ensures he has adequate time to prepare residents for independent practice.

Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Sandra Gjorgova-Gjeorgijevski Emory University Hospital

Dr. Sandra Gjorgova-Gjeorgijevski has demonstrated passion and interest for resident education since her arrival to Emory. One-on-one teaching at the microscope, slide sessions, board review and soft tissue lectures makes her the "go-to" faculty in soft tissue pathology. She is the lead faculty in the PGY1 resident "boot-camp", an 8-week long hands-on teaching activity for new residents.

Department of Pediatrics Grace Gombolay Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

Dr. Grace Gombolay is one of the best teachers I have ever had. She explains things clearly and is very approachable with questions. She strives to include students in the team and allows them to take responsibility and ownership over their patients. She provides helpful feedback for patient writeups. She also takes the time to work on neurological exam maneuvers including the fundoscopic exam which I was uncomfortable with but Dr. Gombolay provided helpful tips and now I can perform the exam.

Department of Pediatrics Pedro Gonzalez Jiminez Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

Dr. Pedro Gonzalez-Jimenez is enthusiastic about learning and teaching others. He is currently doing a second fellowship in ultrasound as he has a lifelong desire to learn and teach. His upbeat personality is engaging and gets learners excited about point-of-care ultrasound as well!

Department of Family and Preventive Medicine Richard Goodman Program Director for the Preventive Medicine Residency/Fellowship Program

Dr. Richard Goodman has been serving in he role of Program Director for the Emory Preventive Medicine Residency/Fellowship Program for 8 years. He has dedicated his time to individualizing training experiences for our residents/fellows during their training in Preventive Medicine. His passion for mentorship and teaching has produced leaders in public health as well as public health physicians who are committed to improving the health of populations and communities in which they serve.

Department of Medicine Meredith Greer Emory University Hospital

Dr. Meredith Geer has created a medical section within pulmonary medicine that we did not have previously. She is focused on management of lung failure for patients with muscular or respiratory failure. While I was her mentor as a fellow, she has now taught me tons about long-term home ventilator management.

Department of Emergency Medicine Joshua Guttman Grady Memorial Hospital

Dr. Joshua Guttman has been a superlative teacher for me throughout the last year. I saw signs of his benevolence right from the start. In a way, he opened doors, welcomed me, and showed me various facets of academic medicine. He propped me up during lows, coached me to cover my deficiencies, celebrated my successes, and developed a personal mentor relationship. There was no educational request of mine that he ever denied be it getting me to do TEEs or introducing me to AI researchers in the facility.

Department of Otolaryngology James Hamilton Grady Memorial Hospital

Dr. James Hamilton is an excellent surgeon and an exemplary mentor to fellows, trainees, and medical students in the field Otolaryngology. He is an outstanding communicator and when combined with his approachable leadership style in the operating room and in clinic, represent some of the elements that distinguish him as an model educator. His ability to blend compassionate care, patient autonomy and respect for the learner have earned him the admiration and trust of patients, trainees and colleagues.

Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Krisztina Hanley Emory University Hospital

Dr. Krisztina Hanley's teaching skills, advising and supervision efforts are outstanding. She tirelessly leads, guides or influences trainees by recognizing their educational needs, inspiring and encouraging them to reach their full potential.

Department of Urology Lindsey Hartsell

Dr. Lindsey Hartsell leads Emory medical student education in Urology from the first-year GU Exam to the 3rd year elective and 4th year sub-internship while serving as liaison for the Medical Student Urology Interest Group. Her tireless dedication and approachable manner are truly inspirational.

Department of Neurology Diogo Haussen Grady Memorial Hospital

Dr. Diogo Haussen is an exceptional educator who possesses a deep passion for neurointervention, and is dedicated to helping the residents and fellows under his mentorship excel. Despite his busy schedule, he consistently makes time to review cases and research projects with his team, and his colleagues hold him in high regard. Dr. Haussen generously imparts his knowledge and curiosity to the residents and fellows he works with, making him an invaluable resource for students.

Department of Medicine Tracey Henry Grady Memorial Hospital

Dr. Tracey Henry is a steadfast supporter for URiM students and is well deserving of this award. She is dedicated to DEI values, and established the EMPACT mentorship program that has been instrumental to the success of students here at Emory. She teaches, provides scholarship and research opportunities, is a listening ear in her regular office hours and an advocate in general. The sessions within the EMPACT Program have great value and help students navigate their journey in medical school.

Department of Pharmacology and Chemical Biology John Hepler

Dr. John Hepler is an exceptional educator in addition to being a stellar scholar. He is beloved by Emory students for his classroom teaching and revered by the junior researchers he mentors in his laboratory. Dr. Hepler is also an education leader, chairing his department’s Education Committee and directing multiple courses.

Department of Family and Preventive Medicine Emily Herndon Emory University Student Health Services

Dr. Emily Herndon is an exemplary teacher to medical students, medical residents, and her fellow Student Health Services colleagues. Over the years, Dr. Herndon has dedicated significant time to supporting the medical student experience. She served as the Primary Clerkship Director for many years as well as Small Group Leader. She was instrumental in creating the Culinary Medicine elective for second-year students. She was critical in establishing the GYN procedure program at Student Health.

Department of Medicine Stacy Higgins Grady Memorial Hospital

Dr. Stacy Higgins has taught, mentored, influenced and served as a role model for hundreds of learners, consistently earning the highest teacher ratings. Learners’ reflections include: “Excellent teacher, incredibly competent. Creates a warm learning environment while also pushing me to challenge my knowledge,” “Role model, would like to emulate her in the future as a physician.” “One of the best attendings I have ever worked with. She provided the perfect balance of autonomy and oversight.”

Department of Anesthesiology McKenzie Hollon Emory University Hospital, Emory University Hospital Midtown

Dr. McKenzie Hollon is a phenomenal educator. I have watched her growth over the years and now in her role as Vice Chair for Education she is using her analytical skills to enhance education as we know it in the department of anesthesiology. There has never been a time when Dr. Hollon lectures where I have not felt compelled to take notes. She has revamped resident evaluation to be more meaningful. Her impact on our department educational program has been substantial.

Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology Anthony Hunter Emory University Hospital

Dr. Anthony Hunter is a tremendous teacher of many learners. He works with multidisciplinary learners in how to take care of our most vulnerable patients. He is sought after by residents and fellows alike for his brilliance in hematology. He has also inaugurated a program to work with learners for success in their career pursuits. Finally, he is the faculty member to go to about challenging cases.

Department of Medicine Terry Jacobson Grady Memorial Hospital

Dr. Terry Jacobson is a dedicated teacher with great wisdom who role models commitment to lifelong learning and scientific inquiry. He has mentored many learners on publications and is well-loved when teaching on the wards.

Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Jaishree Jagirdar Emory University Hospital Midtown

Dr. Jaishree Jagirdar is an exceptional role model with an unwavering commitment to student, resident and fellow education. She models resilience, fairness, equity, respect and grace in her daily practice and interactions with our trainees. Dr, Jagirdar has taught, administered, initiated, repaired, developed and collaborated on numerous educational elements within the department. I am delighted to highlight her today as an esteemed Emory Educator!

Department of Pediatrics Elan Jenkins Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

Dr. Elan Jenkins is a tremendous supporter of resident and fellow education. He is a regular presence at resident morning report, often gives lectures and teaches exam skills to his ward teams, and is a facilitator of our Pediatrics Residency Grand Rounds series. He is a Meaning in Medicine faculty mentor for our longitudinal small group resident wellness program. He co-created a POCUS course for pediatrics fellows and is now working to make this course available to other learners and interested faculty.

Department of Medicine Audrey Jernigan Emory University Hospital Midtown

Dr. Audrey Jernigan has thrived in her role as Associate clerkship director for the Medicine clerkship. She is thoughtful and intentional in delivering educational content and is a role model for other junior faculty to emulate. She has provided faculty development to multiple departments on teaching and feedback. She has been a fantastic teaching attending for medicine house staff by nurturing curiosity in the learning environment.

Department of Family and Preventive Medicine Leslie Johnson Emory School of Medicine

Dr. Leslie Johnson has been my teacher, mentor and advisor as I took QRL workshop wanting to build my qualitative research method skills and competencies. This led me to an opportunity to VECD Fogarty Fellowship award and to date she still supports my learning and research work. She is a competent teacher, team player and aspires to see others succeed. She is a dedicated and committed teacher. Given her experience working in India, her mentorship style is inclusive and respectful of different cultures and contexts. She has particularly helped me in advancing my understanding of qualitative and mixed-methods research and connected me with faculty members both within and outside Emory to build network.

Department of Medicine Danielle Jones Grady Memorial Hospital

Dr. Danielle Jones demonstrates exceptional mentorship of countless students, residents, and faculty members. Her lectures are engaging, informative, and demonstrate a keen understanding of how trainees best learn. One learner, Dr. Lucas, reflected on her mentorship, “She has the ability to identify strengths and weaknesses and inspire all of her learners to improve, grow, and lead, and this makes her a phenomenal teacher and mentor. We saw her model the type of leadership we strive to emulate."

Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology Nisha Joseph Emory University Hospital

Dr. Nisha Joseph is everything the new generation of educators should be. She did a complete overhaul of the medical student hematology course with learners in mind. She also continues to be dedicated to the residents in their HERO rotation, ensuring a better and better experience for them every time. She is brilliant, fair, empathetic, and creative. Learners should pay close attention, she is one to emulate.

Department of Otolaryngology Azeem Kaka Emory University Hospital Midtown

Dr. Azeem Kaka is infectiously passionate about his clinical practice. Interfacing with him at least weekly, but being housed in another department, I witness how he takes extra time to spark conversation about the interplay between surgical oncologic practice and pathology and volunteering to provide members of the pathology team with enlightening behind-the-scenes views to educate and improve overall cooperative patient care. He also learns from pathology and involves his many rotating trainees.

Department of Medicine Malavika Kapuria Grady Memorial Hospital

Dr. Malavika Kapuria has a dedicated focus on resident wellness. She runs the MS4 Sub-I and resident electives for the hospital medicine group at Grady out of her own free time. As part of that role, she asks every learner what they hope to get out of the rotation and adapts the rotation to fit the learner's needs. She is also a master of productive feedback, ensuring that students consolidate what they learn rather than have it be nebulous at the end of a rotation.

Department of Ophthalmology Yousuf Khalifa Grady Memorial Hospital

Dr. Yousuf Khalifa is the Chief of Ophthalmology at Grady Memorial Hospital. He has significantly enhanced our clinical teaching especially in the area of cataract surgery. Dr. Khalifa has arranged regular wetlabs and cataract surgery simulation courses, programmatic step-wise learning processes in the operating room, and introduced newer technologies to our Grady clinics and operating room. His teaching courses for medical students who are interested in ophthalmology are also a top draw.

Department of Emergency Medicine Emily Kiernan Grady Memorial Hospital

Dr. Emily Kiernan is an exceptional educator in emergency medicine, medical toxicology, and addiction medicine. She regularly lectures at regional and national conferences and has an international reputation in radiation safety and disaster preparedness. Her local lectures are loved by all levels of trainees. She is also PI on a $2-million HRSA grant expanding rural opioid use disorder services, and has actively involved trainees at all stages of the research process.

Department of Medicine James Kim Emory University Hospital

Dr. James Kim is an active hospitalist however when he has some free time he dedicates himself to interprofessional education. He has been a reliable and innovative member of the team that organizes an annual Interprofessional Team Training program for approximately 1,400 students from the WHSC. Without his support that he provides during his free time this program could not be sustained. We are thankful for his efforts and wisdom.

Department of Pediatrics Anjali Kirpalani Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

Dr. Anjali Kirpalani is an amazing educator! She is a wonderful teacher of residents and fellows. She has grown the Emory Pediatric Hospital Medicine fellowship program from a one-year program with one fellow to an ACGME-accredited two-year program with four fellows (soon to be six)! She has created assessment tools for fellows that are now used at numerous fellowship programs nationally.

Department of Medicine Srinija Konduru Grady Memorial Hospital

Dr. Srinija Konduru is one of the most patient physicians and teachers I have come across in my tenure as a clinical educator! As a colleague, I appreciate her hard work and dedication to her patients and learners. However, I equally appreciate her dedication to teaching her colleagues in a kind and humble manner. She's excellent teacher when it comes to procedural skills, teaching learners at all levels including at peers/mentors at national conferences.

Department of Dermatology Loren Krueger Emory Healthcare, The Emory Clinic, Grady

Dr. Loren Krueger has assumed an increasing role in dermatology resident education, revamping our residency didactic curriculum and formally accounting for skin-of-color elements. She is a sought-after speaker and mentor on the national stage.

Department of Radiology Jean Kunjummen Emory University Hospital Midtown

Dr. Jean Kunjummen's passion and dedication to educating the next generation of radiologists is truly inspiring. She has trained numerous fellows and residents, sharing her expertise and knowledge in breast imaging and guiding them through complex cases and procedures with patience and kindness. Dr. Kunjummen's commitment to her trainees goes beyond the reading room, as she provides mentorship and support to help them grow both personally and professionally. She is always willing to lend a listening ear.

Department of Family and Preventive Medicine Ashima Lal Grady Memorial Hospital

Dr. Ashima Lal continues to lead the M3 Palliative Care Rotation with vision and enthusiasm. She ensures that each medical student is set up for success by attending to clear faculty and student expectations, faculty development, and logistics for the one-week rotation. On the wards, she is a well-respected teacher for all levels of learners and is always open to having additional learners join her on palliative care rounds at Grady.

Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology Mary Jo Lechowicz Emory University Hospital

Dr. Mary Jo Lechowicz's commitment to teaching is truly commendable. She worked tirelessly to re-enact an elective program in hematology/oncology after the COVID-19 restrictions eased. She remained committed and focused on the success of the program despite hardships. She continued to serve as an aspiration for those working with her at difficult times. The elective program has grown month by month and students have provided such positive feedback.

Department of Human Genetics Hong Li Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, The Emory Clinic, Emory University Hospital

Dr. Hong Li is the most dedicated and passionate teacher. She is a teacher for physicians, genetic counselors, students and nutritionists both at the bedside and in the classroom. She selflessly takes time to teach and advise everyone around her and focuses on people's wellbeing and growth. She strives to involve learners in research, including in her specialty area of disorders of sex development. She also involves high school and undergraduate students via clubs and outreach programs to further our field. Dr. Li is a caring mentor that has gone above and beyond to help me become a better genetics professional.

Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Xiaoxian (Bill) Li Emory University Hospital

Dr. Bill Li has made significant contributions not only to the education of the Pathology fellows and trainees, but also in mentoring junior faculty in the Department. His engaging teaching style combined with expertise in academic medicine and Breast Pathology, along with his unwavering collaborative spirit have inspired many to follow his footsteps into the field. Dr. Li has an incredible way of navigating difficult concepts, lowering barriers and fostering a sense of community in the department.

Department of Human Genetics Lauren Lichten Emory University Hospital

Dr. Lauren Lichten, Co-Director of the Emory Genetic Counseling Training Program, has been tireless in her efforts to foster an excellent education for genetic counseling students. She is the academic advisor for several students each year, a research advisor for several more and is an instructor for multiple courses in the program. In addition, she oversees clinical training for the program and personally acts as a clinical supervisor in the ALS clinic.

Department of Emergency Medicine Jason Liebzeit Grady Memorial Hospital

Dr. Jason Liebzeit serves in multiple roles for the school. None have flashy titles however the impact is significant. He mentors individual students as a small group advisor which impacts their life and path. He co-runs the Capstone course which is our opportunity to impart final bits of wisdom before our graduates care for patients directly. He leads an elective subcommittee that provides opportunities for our students to explore their passion. He needs to be recognized for these unsung efforts.

Department of Emergency Medicine Steven Lindsey Grady Memorial Hospital

Dr. Steven Lindsey has thrived in his role as Assistant Clerkship Director. From developing lectures, to mentoring students, to bedside teaching, he is a dedicated educator. He is accessible to students, invested in their success, and innovative in his curricular ideas.

Department of Emergency Medicine Liang Liu Grady Memorial Hospital

Dr. Liang Liu consistently delivers high-quality education both on shift and through her tireless dedication to resident ultrasound teaching. She is approachable, knowledgeable, and committed to making those around her better clinicians.

Department of Pediatrics Jack Londeree Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

Dr. Jack Londeree has important roles in medical student and fellow education. For pediatric nephrology fellows, he runs a well-received and engaging board review course and renal physiology review. He is also in charge of medical student education in nephrology and had provided outstanding guidance to the 3rd year medical students who rotate in pediatric nephrology. He is also an exceptional bedside teacher and creative lecturer.

Department of Urology Adam Lorentz

Dr. Adam Lorentz recognizes the value of education to both teacher and learner and shows commensurate patience in his teaching style. He has established a new clinical urology training site and couples his early adoption of new techniques to teaching residents the operative and peri-operative care associated with those innovations.

Department of Medicine Ulemu Luhanga Emory University Hospital

Dr. Ulemu Luhanga is an educator extraordinaire! Among her amazing contributions is co-founding and leading the resident-fellow education track as well as co-founding and leading the Woodruff Health Educators Academy. She is an outstanding teacher and educational leader who is often behind the scenes but without whom many programs would not exist.

Department of Pediatrics Tabitha Lyon Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

Dr. Tabitha Lyon is an expert clinician, and thus an expert educator, on the inpatient pediatric wards! With many decades of experience, she is an excellent teacher to medical students, residents and fellows who are lucky to round with her. Everyone who works with her learns a ton from her.

Department of Dermatology Jamie Mackelfresh Emory Healthcare, The Emory Clinic, Grady Memorial Hospital

Dr. Jamie Mackelfresh, in her role as Vice Chair of Education in Dermatology, has enhanced the educational experience of the entire spectrum of learners in Dermatology. She is a sought-after teacher and mentor as an expert clinician in both general dermatology and dermatopathology.

Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Kelly Magliocca Emory University Hospital Midtown

Dr. Kelly Magliocca has been an outstanding educator and mentor for junior faculty, residents and fellows. Dr. Magliocca is a good listener and knowledgeable and is able to give constructive feedback. Dr. Magliocca is the service director of Head and Neck Pathology. In this role, Dr. Magliocca can be found teaching residents in both the laboratory during specimen dissection, and at the microscope. She always finds ways to highlight the importance of integrating clinical and radiographic information into casework and has an eye for subtle nuances that can significantly impact patient care.

Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Zaid Mahdi Emory University Hospital

Dr. Zaid Mahdi designed and implemented a cross-campus monthly tutorial shared live via Zoom that addresses a very challenging area of Pathology; intraoperative consultation (frozen section) pathology. This unique course requires a tremendous amount of his personal time to collect the cases for interactive microscopy. Dr. Mahdi's enthusiasm for teaching is contagious, and his ability to engage learners and foster a positive learning environment is both commendable and inspiring. Thank you Dr. Mahdi!

Department of Family and Preventive Medicine Jimi Malik Emory University Hospital, Emory University Hospital Midtown

Dr. Jimi Malik is an enthusiastic teacher. His way of teaching is to value the whole human while maintaining a methodical and evidence-based approach. He possesses an inordinate amount of knowledge of palliative care which he shares generously with all the team members. He sends us evidence-based articles on each patient care topic we encountered that day. He practices the socratic method of teaching and learns from his students. His cheerful demeanor, humility, and warmth are a beam of light in a challenging fellowship. He is a paragon of how to continue growing and learning throughout one's career.

Department of Family and Preventive Medicine Lawson Marcewicz Atlanta VA Medical Center

Dr. Lawson Marcewicz serves as an assistant program director for the Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship Program and as Chief of Palliative Care at the VA. As APD, he has re-envisioned our quality improvement program and is working closely with fellows to ensure that they are able to participate in meaningful QI work. As Chief, he has spearheaded an initiative with VA colleagues to offer a new elective in palliative medicine for Morehouse Internal Medicine residents which has been highly rated.

Department of Medicine Britt Marshall Emory University Hospital Midtown

Dr. Britt Marshall is a dynamic and resourceful teacher to her patients, the internal medicine residents and med students who rotate through midtown, as well as residency coordinator here at midtown primary care clinic. She helped start the program and has increased its size and scope over the last 5 years. She is passionate and dedicated to the art of teaching and provides ample opportunities for learners to adapt and grow into excellent, thoughtful physicians.

Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Erica Marshall Lee Grady Memorial Hospital

Dr. Erica Marshall Lee is dedicated to supervising residents, med students, interns, practicum students, and postdoctoral fellows to treat, diagnose, and advocate on behalf of individuals with serious and persistent mental health concerns. She developed a social justice advocacy curriculum ensuring that learners approach mental healthcare from a collaborative, empowering, inclusive framework. Learners expressed an appreciation for integrating social justice and comment feeling better equipped to facilitate improved mental health outcomes.

Department of Family and Preventive Medicine Meredith Maxwell The Emory Clinic, Winship Cancer Institute

Dr. Meredith Maxwell is such an excellent preceptor. She is able to read what the learner is needing and provide this well. She knows when to jump in and when to allow the learner to take the lead. She serves as an assistant program director for the Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship Program and also leads the curriculum for learners of all levels in the Emory Supportive Care Clinic. Her initiative and attention to detail in these two roles have led to success in both, with increasing numbers of learners clamoring for outpatient palliative medicine experiences.

Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics Lauryn McNally Emory University Hospital, The Emory Clinic

Dr. Lauryn McNally is an excellent teacher and is noted as a “shining star” by our trainees. She is patient, calm, and clearly cares a lot about teaching. She excels at teaching – not only our trainees, but her patients as well. She contributes significantly to our education programs, by providing exam prep and board review sessions, participates in simulations, and leads FLS examination training, in addition to providing traditional didactic lectures.

Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Vasiliki Michopoulos Grady Memorial Hospital

Dr. Vas Michopoulos co-directs the TL1 NRSA Training Core for the Georgia Clinical and Translational Science Alliance (CTSA). She lectures in multiple courses and co-directs (IBS535, MSCR794A, MSCR794B). She is a dedicated and generous mentor to undergraduates, graduate students, medical students, and junior faculty. Dr. Michopoulos is working to train the next generation of clinical and translational scientists to promote diversity and equity in research and healthcare.

Department of Anesthesiology Katie Monroe Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

Dr. Katie Monroe is the AA program director. She is dedicated to student success. Along with all of her administrative responsibilities, she maintains an open door policy to mentor and teach students, along with coordinating a course and facilitating small group discussions. She guides her students through a rigorous program and her graduates are known in the community for providing excellent care to their patients.

Department of Pediatrics Brittany Murray Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

Dr. Brittany Murray is a dedicated educator. Through her role in the GLOBE office, she has been a driving force behind the creation of the global health track at the GME level. She has personally mentored trainees from across campus (Emory College, SOM, Rollins, Nursing School) through EGHI projects and an interdisciplinary class she runs. She encourages them to pursue their own passions in global health. She is also a wonderful mentor to me, a junior faculty member in a different department at the SOM.

Department of Urology Vikram Narayan

Dr. Vikram Narayan has demonstrated tireless commitment to the education of medical students and residents, and has played an instrumental role in both structuring and maintaining the quality of the educational experience at Grady. He is an innovative and enthusiastic educator, and is able to consistently engage his trainees in their learning.

Department of Medicine Sneha Neurgaonkar Atlanta VA Medical Center, Emory University Hospital

Dr. Sneha Neurgaonkar has done incredible work with POCUS education! She's one of our POCUS leaders for resident education at the VA. She's also directed workshops at regional conferences for faculty. She's an amazing educator! She is a key member in the creation of the Simulation program at the Atlanta VA that focuses on procedures. We greatly appreciate her efforts in providing education to trainees and faculty in areas that are not many are well-versed in.

Department of Radiology Janice Newsome Emory University Hospital, Emory University Hospital Midtown

Dr. Janice Newsome is a passionate educator and views any eyes and ears as a place to deliver knowledge. She is adept at bringing the information to the audience and an expert at engaging the learner at their level, be it nurses, techs, students, residents, fellows or fellow faculty.

Department of Pediatrics Kim Norris Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

Dr. Kim Norris is a fantastic addition to the PEM fellowship associate director role and leads the teaching council for PEM. She has revamped the educational curriculum and increased the strength of teaching sessions. She is also a great clinical teacher.

Department of Medicine Daniel Oh A G Rhodes Nursing Home

Dr. Daniel Oh is an excellent educator in skilled nursing facilities and nursing home. He works with family medicine residents and geriatric fellows and has done an excellent job.

Department of Family and Preventive Medicine Robert Palm Emory Decatur Hospital

Dr. Robert Palm skillfully balances the demands of a busy palliative care service at Emory Decatur Hospital with the joy of having medical students spend their 1-week required rotation in palliative care with him. His love of learning is infectious, and students enjoy seeing the challenges and successes of patient care through his eyes. He also serves as a teacher for the advanced practice provider on the team, having become a trusted colleague for her as they care for patients together.

Department of Medicine Catherine Park Emory University Hospital Midtown

Dr. Catherine Park is a dedicated resident and medical student teacher. She is engaging and helpful and also a great advocate for our residents in how the clinic team works together to help their clinics flow. She is kind and patient with everyone in the clinic. She pushes for innovation and involving residents in our new projects and clinics.

Department of Radiology Peter Park Emory University Hospital, Emory University Hospital Midtown

Dr. Peter Park gets my endorsement of nomination for recognition of his exceptional contributions to teaching excellence, patient care, and supervisory leadership. He is an exceptional physician mentor who has fostered a supportive learning environment for countless trainees and colleagues at Emory. His patient-centered care and commitment to teaching excellence are truly inspiring. Dr. Park's remarkable calming supervisory skills have equipped numerous students for future success.

Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Doug Parker Emory Healthcare, The Emory Clinic, Grady Memorial Hospital

Dr. Doug Parker has been dedicated to medical education for more than three decades. He is a master clinician in general pathology and dermatopathology and has won multiple institutional teaching awards.

Department of Anesthesiology Deepa Patel Emory University Hospital

Dr. Deepa Patel created and oversees the outstanding didactic series for critical care fellows. She consistently seeks input from trainees to better the content. Most importantly, however, she creates an environment at work where trainees are encouraged to ask questions, and mentors new fellows and residents through the difficult transition of increased responsibility.

Department of Anesthesiology Gaurav Patel Emory University Hospital

Dr. Gaurav Patel is a great teacher in the operating room. He always spends time and breaks it down to what is important and what is best for the patient. Dr. Patel is a great educator. He took the time to explain what was going on, what my struggles were and how to overcome them. He didn’t throw me under the bus with the surgeons or with the nurses. Thank you Dr Patel for being one of the best educators our residency has.

Department of Medicine Kunal Patel Emory University Hospital

Dr. Kunal Patel, despite being brand new to Emory, has proactively sought opportunities to teach, including working with medical students via the OPEX program and teaching resuscitation readiness to our Emory IM residents. He brings fantastic energy to our culture of teaching! He has already proven himself to be a wonderful colleague and educator.

Department of Pediatrics Rebecca Philipsborn Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

Dr. Rebecca Philipsborn has totally shaped my experience at the SOM. She has served as a mentor, role model, and friend. She made sure outpatient teaching faculty had the course learning objectives and assessment tools and is proactive in making sure our students are meeting the program objectives for pediatrics. She is a leader in the climate health space and has been integral in helping students build a climate community at the SOM. She has taught us about community building, advocacy, climate-related research and so much more. She is always willing to give advice and always goes out of her way to make sure her students feel supported.

Department of Medicine Emily Pinto Taylor Grady Memorial Hospital

Dr. Pinto Taylor is not only an exceptional role model for patient care and advocacy, but she also looks for opportunities for growth and learning for her trainees, both at the bedside, but also by actively seeking out professional development opportunities, such as collaborating on papers and submitting cases to conferences. She plays an extremely active role in developing the aging/dying course for M1 students and, over the past 3 years, I have seen her tirelessly work and respond to feedback to make this course as meaningful for students as possible. She has spearheaded an innovative program in our residency program designed to provide residents the skills in peer debriefing that are essential for physician and personal wellness. She is a strong trainee advocate and works tirelessly to improve the clinical and professional acumen of those around her.

Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Abigail Powers Lott Grady Memorial Hospital, The Emory Clinic

Dr. Abigail Powers-Lott has developed an innovative new program in collaboration with Georgia State University, to train the next generation of neuroscientists on the effects of stress on the brain and body, taking the lens of bioethics, community-based participatory research, and building bidirectional relationships between scientists and communities.

Department of Pediatrics Stormi Pulver White Marcus Autism Center

Dr. Stormi White is the model teacher, supervisor, mentor and advisor. She goes over and above to ensure her clinical trainees are providing the best care, not only bedside teaching opportunities, but also taking time to ensure that they are translating what they are doing to future care. She also mentors so many up-and-coming trainees by going over their CVs with a fine tooth comb and helping ensure they can fill in any gaps that would lead to greater success In school admission.

Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology Sarwish Rafiq Winship Cancer Institute

Dr. Sarwish Rafiq demonstrates an unparalleled passion for teaching students every day. She is immensely dedicated to her students and helping them achieve whatever goals they have. She is able to engage and advise with every person's level of expertise in her lab and convey the critical information in direct, clear, and patient manner. She is always looking to work with trainees from high school to post-doctoral levels, genuinely interested in each person development and growth.

Department of Neurology Tuba Rashid Khan Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

Dr. Tuba Rashid Khan has exceptional educational, research, and clinical skills. She joined our department as Director of the Developmental Neurology Program in Oct 2021. She immediately began a large teaching responsibility, including supervising residents. Additionally, she also played a leadership role in developing a Transition to Adult care conference, which was a great opportunity for the patient families.

Department of Pediatrics Christopher Rees Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

Dr. Chris Rees is an accomplished global health researcher and pediatric emergency medicine (PEM) physician who shares his expertise by educating. He has transformed the research aspects of the PEM fellowship here at Emory and is a wonderful bedside educator in the ED. Notably, his teaching does not only take place in Atlanta. He teaches research skills to junior researchers from LMIC and mentors them in best practices. He is helping to create researchers dedicated to improving global child health.

Department of Medicine Eva Rimler Grady Memorial Hospital

Dr. Eva Rimler is passionate about providing medical students with exceptional experiences in primary care. As clerkship director of the Adult Primary Care Clerkship, Dr. Rimler is constantly updating didactic sessions to include the latest evidence and actively engage student learners. She solicits and incorporates student feedback frequently and is immediately responsive to student concerns. She is a great collaborator who is always open to new ideas.

Department of Anesthesiology Margaret Riso Emory University Hospital, Emory University Hospital Midtown

Dr. Margaret Riso is the associate program director for Emory's multidisciplinary pain fellowship. She spoke to Emory's anesthesiology interest group as a mentor and cares deeply about medical education. Dr. Riso takes extra time during hospital rounds and during procedures to ensure that anesthesiology residents and pain fellows understand the nuances of clinical decisions as well as the basis for these choices. Trainees rave about her interest in teaching as well as her calm, cool demeanor.

Department of Medicine Francois Rollin Grady Memorial Hospital

Dr. Francois Rollin is a selfless colleague and educator. He exemplifies what it means to teach and mentor. Students and residents seek out his teaching and mentorship and, despite being busy, he is always willing to teach more. He is also an amazing citizen, always stepping up when help is needed.

Department of Human Genetics Ami Rosen Emory University Hospital, Emory Genetic Clinical Trials Center, Emory Huntington's Disease Center of Excellence

Ami Rosen's official title for the Genetic Counseling Training Program is the "Director of Student Research," but she has gone above and beyond in supporting students in this role. Despite juggling multiple clinical, academic, and personal responsibilities, Ms. Rosen always has her door open to help colleagues and students. She approaches challenges with calmness, optimism, and inclusivity. She creates an environment where all can thrive.

Department of Anesthesiology Jay Sanford Emory University Hospital Midtown

Dr. Jay Sanford routinely contributes to trainee development. He takes time to provide structured feedback daily as he works with trainees. In addition, he works to provide current literature to the trainees as relevant to cases that they are running.

Department of Medicine Dhyana Sankar Grady Memorial Hospital

Dr. Dhyana Sankar is one of our newest hires but shows promise as an educator! As a first year attending, she volunteered to compete in a division-wide competition, and was impressive in her performance. She also volunteered as a teacher to support a medical student in a sub-internship elective. We have no doubt that Dr. Sankar will continue her journey as a clinical educator and be an asset to Grady Memorial Hospital.

Department of Pediatrics Mindy Scheithauer Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

Dr. Scheithauer works with undergraduate volunteers, clinical staff, predoctoral psychology residents, and postdoctoral fellows. She makes time for each and every one of them, setting clear expectations, mentoring them professionally, and helping teach them about her field. Dr. Scheithauer's mentees respect her tremendously, and they only have positive feedback regarding her dedication to them as trainees but also as people. I cannot recommend Dr. Mindy Scheithauer enough for her mentorship. Thank you.

Department of Anesthesiology Joanna Schindler Grady Memorial Hospital

Dr. Joanna Schindler, the Director of Medical Student Education for the Department of Anesthesiology, is a tireless educator. Although most medical students will have only a brief exposure to anesthesiology, she goes above and beyond to make that experience excellent. She also serves as a mentor to numerous students applying to anesthesiology residencies each year to help them navigate an increasingly competitive process. In addition to her work with students, she is heavily involved in resident teaching.

Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics David Austin Schirmer Emory University Hospital, Emory University Hospital Midtown

Dr. David Austin Schirmer has a long commitment to teaching medical students and residents, spending numerous hours explaining complicated reproductive physiology (or teaching his colleagues how to navigate Epic). He is one of the new Associate Program Directors for our residency program. He has overhauled and re-invigorated the didactic and educational curriculum for the residents, as well as evaluating and leveraging new technology to off our trainees the best resources possible. Whenever a resident has a hard time remembering embryology, they always say "I think about Dr. Schirmer's presentations!" He's left an indelible positive memory for so many trainees.

Department of Radiology Rebecca Seidel Emory University Hospital

Dr. Rebecca Seidel, as a breast imaging radiologist, is an exceptional role model for the residents and fellows. Her passion for teaching the intricacies of image-guided procedures is truly remarkable, and her dedication to her mentees extends beyond their time at Emory. Dr. Seidel's willingness to continue supporting her former fellows long after they leave is a testament to her commitment to their success and growth. As a mentor and educator, she provides invaluable guidance, both in radiology and life.

Department of Medicine Nikrad Shahnavaz Grady Memorial Hospital

Dr. Nikrad Shahnavaz is a dedicated teacher. He has contributed to and edited many key gastroenterology textbooks. His mentees adore him. One mentee wrote, "Dr. Shahnavaz is extremely patient, understanding, and so knowledgeable. Despite having a busy service, he would always teach me while we were seeing consults and while we were scoping. He always made sure I was having a valuable learning experience."

Department of Pediatrics Whitney Sherry Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

Dr. Whitney Sherry is a fantastic clinical teacher for medical students and pediatric residents alike! Dr. Sherry's rounds are full of pearls in both medical knowledge and approach to difficult cases. She is a hidden gem on the wards for trainees!

Department of Medicine Yoo Mee Shin Emory University Hospital Midtown

Dr. Yoo Mee Shin is one of the favorite attending physicians at Emory Midtown as she creates a fun team atmosphere while also helping guide the interns and students to become more efficient in their tasks allowing more time for learning and reflecting on their experiences. She has served as coach for multiple IM residents and maintains connections throughout their training and beyond.

Department of Biomedical Engineering Rakesh Shiradkar Winship Cancer Institute, Emory University Hospital

Dr. Rakesh Shiradkar is an accomplished mentor and has done outstanding work teaching his field of research. Dr. Shiradkar inspires us as he teaches how technology can create a difference within the medical field. Because of what he teaches, we strive to do more and learn as much as we can about using AI for diagnosis. He also cultivates an inclusive and respectful research environment among all his mentees, where we can help each other in weekly meetings. His mentorship, work and guidance are insightful for his students. We sincerely nominate him!

Department of Neurology Erika Sigman Emory University Hospital, Grady Memorial Hospital

Dr. Erika Sigman is a dedicated and enthusiastic educator who brings her passion for ultrasound and neurocritical care to multiple forums across EUH and Grady. She has developed and taught a curriculum for our NCC fellows. She consistently goes above and beyond to teach medical students, residents, fellows and APPs. She is an advocate of APP education. What I most admire is her dedication to learning from every case. She spends hours at the bedside with trainees of all levels instilling a love of critical care. I am inspired by her!

Department of Anesthesiology Susan Smith Emory University Hospital

Dr. Susan Smith is a great program director for anesthesiology! She has had so many accomplishments to improve the program. Always reaching, always mentoring.

Department of Family and Preventive Medicine Ryan Smith The Emory Clinic

Dr. Ryan Smith is the Director for Family Medicine undergraduate medical education. He is beloved by the Emory medical and PA students. He works with learners at all levels, and is always willing to give extra time. He's been a fantastic mentor to students, representing our specialty so well!

Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics Sarah Smith Emory University Hospital, The Emory Clinic

Dr. Sarah Smith is always willing to host learners in her clinics and is an effective teacher who clearly enjoys working with students. She has been a critical piece of our department’s success through the SOAP process over the past couple of years, helping medical students understand the process and providing guidance for how to successfully navigate the complex process. Her support, wisdom and guidance are appreciated by all.

Department of Anesthesiology Boris Spektor Emory University Hospital

Dr. Boris Spektor tirelessly continues to develop excellent educational programs for the Emory multidisciplinary pain fellowship and the residents. He has a passion for education and also for finding work/life balance. His team recently published an article on museum-based learning, which encompasses another innovative technique for medical education.

Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics Jade Stafford Emory University Hospital Midtown, The Emory Clinic

Dr. Jade Stafford is not only an outstanding clinician but a superb educator as well. What separates Dr. Stafford from her cohorts is her ability to guide the learners through the management and curation of treatment plans for challenging obstetric and gynecologic cases at a tertiary care center. She consistently provides feedback and mentorship for learners that have allowed them to obtain their desired residencies, fellowships and employment.

Department of Orthopaedics Cleo Stafford Grady Memorial Hospital, The Emory Clinic

Dr. Cleo Stafford is an innovative physician who truly excels as an educator. He has been invited to lecture nationally on the use of orthobiologics and health disparities in sports medicine. Trainees from all specialties and levels consistently request to rotate with him because of his ability to deconstruct difficult cases into easily obtainable concepts. Lastly, his mentorship has led to several learners securing their fellowship and postgraduate employment of their choosing.

Department of Anesthesiology Jennifer Stever Emory University Hospital, Emory University Hospital Midtown

Jennifer Stever is on faculty in the Anesthesiologist Assistant (AA) Program and works on clinical service with the cardiac team at EUH and EUHM. Her teaching style is engaging, both in classroom and small group settings. She goes above and beyond in her dedication to students, including advising and mentoring of students, and to the AA Profession, serving as this year's President of the national professional organization, the American Academy of Anesthesiologist Assistants (AAAA.)

Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Scott Steward-Tharp Emory University Hospital

Dr. Scott Steward-Tharp is a talented, knowledgeable, energetic and positive mentor in the Department of Pathology. He is an advocate for resident autonomy, and has an incredible talent for streamlining and standardizing workflows and processes to remove barriers for fellows and trainees rotating on service. This optimizes the trainees learning time while on service over inefficiencies in 'figuring out the system'. Much respect!

Department of Dermatology Ben Stoff Emory Healthcare, The Emory Clinic, VA

Dr. Ben Stoff has distinguished himself as a master teacher and clinician. He has recently been selected as Senior editor of Dialogues in Dermatology, a national platform for CME for Dermatology.

Department of Radiology Amit Surapaneni Emory Decatur Hospital, Emory Hillandale Hospital, Emory Johns Creek Hospital, Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital, Emory University Hospital, Emory University Hospital Midtown, Grady Memorial Hospital, Winship Cancer Institute

Dr. Amit Surapaneni is kind, sincere and approachable as an educator for our medical students, residents and fellow trainees in radiology. He takes incredible care and time teaching diagnostic and procedure skills in breast imaging to trainees across multiple sites. We feel very supported when we need help or ask for guidance from him. He is patient and treats learners as peers, making everyone feel like an equal member of the team.

Department of Family and Preventive Medicine Jabeen Taj Emory University Hospital

Dr. Jabeen Taj has been one of my most important teachers as a new member of faculty. Her steadiness and reliable advice has been invaluable to my own growth as a teacher and clinician. She is easily reachable and very open to sharing her advice. She genuinely cares about us as junior colleagues and wants to help us grow as physicians. She is open to feedback, makes us feel heard, and addresses our concerns. I am thankful for her leadership on our team.

Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics Sejal Tamakuwala Emory Johns Creek Hospital, Emory University Hospital Midtown

Dr. Sejal Tamakuwala is a fantastic clinical instructor and lecturer who goes above and beyond for her department. She spends much of her free time advising students and trainees on future plans. As the associate clerkship director for the third-year obstetrics/gynecology rotation, she and her team revamped the curriculum to incorporate more interactive and hands-on learning, as well as recruiting new and diverse faculty to serve as instructors and mentors.

Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Yilang Tang Atlanta VA Medical Center

Dr. Yilang Tang is the training director of the Addiction Psychiatry Fellowship and his rotation is one of the most loved by trainees. He is a well-respected physician, clinical educator and researcher. He cares deeply about trainees' professional and personal life and is a fierce advocate for trainee's needs. Dr. Tang takes every possible opportunity to create teachable moments, sharing his knowledge and skills in a clear and engaging manner. His motto is, "You can learn something new from every single patient." Under his directorship, the Emory Addiction Psychiatry Fellowship has trained many great physicians and leaders in the field.

Department of Medicine Seema Tekwani Emory University Hospital, Grady Memorial Hospital

Dr. Seema Tekwani, has been a shining light here at EUH. There are not enough words for me to describe how much knowledge she has instilled in me. She creates an environment for not only learning but growth within my career. She always is eager to answer any question and can breakdown the hardest topics to teach about into it's simplest form. Dr. Tekwani, is simply the best teacher, colleague, and mentor. Not only that, she continues to further her education inspiring others around her to do the same.

Department of Radiology Stefan Tigges Emory University Hospital, Emory University Hospital Midtown

Dr. Stefan Tigges is an innovative and award-winning teacher who uses comics to teach Radiology to medical students and to the broader global community of learners.

Department of Otolaryngology Andrew Tkaczuk Emory University Hospital Midtown, Grady Memorial Hospital, The Emory Clinic

Dr. Andrew Tkaczuk has an amazing passion for teaching our students, residents and fellows. He worked with Anesthesiology to create a PGY-1 rotation for their residents to learn laryngeal anatomy and scoping skills which has been hugely successful! He oversees the departmental journal club and finds pearls of wisdom in every discussion. He is a source of knowledge in the field and career development as well.

Department of Anesthesiology Stephanie Tran Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

Dr. Stephanie Tran supervises all outside rotators for the department of pediatric anesthesiology from PICU fellows to transport team members. With over 40 rotators a year and varying skills sets, this is a complicated endeavor. However, she manages to get each learner the best experience possible. She spends countless hours making their schedules and assignments, and she provides excellent intra-operative teaching. We continue to have more requests each year for new rotators because of her dedication.

Department of Radiology Smyrna Tuburan Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

Dr. Smyrna Tuburan, as an Associate Program Director in the Emory Radiology Residency and as a leader in medical student education, has made incredible efforts in advancing education in radiology, and pediatric radiology specifically. With a national shortage in peds radiology, her efforts are essential. These have included a newsletter to residents, a national recruitment video, schedule suggestions to bolster peds radiology, and a weekly formalized review of resident performance. Dr. Tuburan makes an enduring impact on trainees in Radiology at all levels. Also, as director of the Clinical Educator track within the Emory Radiology Residency she is mentoring the next generation of exceptional educators.

Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Gulisa Turashvili Emory University Hospital

Dr. Gulisa Turashvili oversees the education of pathology residents on the gynecologic pathology service. She is dedicated to create a high quality, comprehensive rotation. She has implemented journal clubs, slide tests and an up to date digital library with reading assignments. She involves and mentors residents in research projects.

Department of Neurology Bill Tyor Atlanta VA Medical Center, Emory University Hospital

Dr. Bill Tyor is an amazing and supportive mentor. Despite how busy he is, he always remains accessible and is always available for questions and advice.

Department of Pediatrics Sarah Varghese Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

Dr. Sarah Varghese is a stellar educator both locally and nationally. She has taken numerous residents and fellows under her wings to provide excellent mentorship at Emory. Dr. Varghese is the co-creator of "Trainee to Yay Me," a virtual national career development program developed through the American Academy of Pediatrics Section on Hospital Medicine that has reached over 500 pediatric residents nationally. Dr. Varghese's innovative work and its reach are truly inspiring!

Department of Otolaryngology Esther Vivas Emory University Hospital Midtown

Dr. Esther Vivas has devoted herself to the education of learners at all levels. She is extremely approachable and eager to teach. She coordinates hands-on temporal bone dissection courses for national and international attending otolaryngologists, as well as residents.

Department of Family and Preventive Medicine Laura Waddle Atlanta VA Medical Center

Dr. Laura Waddle is an outstanding teacher and mentor. She treats her learners as fellow humans with respect and care, just as she treats her patients. She titrates her teaching and level of supervision to their needs, which she determines via asking and observation. She shares her extensive skills with generosity. She gives practical, timely advice, both professional and personal. Her tactful approach, authenticity, deep listening, and wisdom is a source of support and growth for all her learners.

Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Qun Wang Emory University Hospital

Dr. Qun Wang is an excellent teacher and has a sincere passion for trainee education, giving excellent lectures, creating teaching sets for Breast Pathology and Cytopathology and mentoring trainees on various research projects. Her low-key approach and dedication to teaching is greatly appreciated by residents as well as colleagues. Dr. Wang directs Breast Pathology rotation, routinely updates the rotation manual, and orients new rotating trainees, providing guidance and invaluable feedback. Dr. Wang has mentored many trainees on various research projects, which have resulted in national and international meeting presentations.

Department of Family and Preventive Medicine Erin Weinisch Emory Critical Care Center

Dr. Erin Weinisch is an innovative thought leader in medical education and student advocate. She started with the PA program less than two years ago and quickly became an invaluable member of our team. She is a dedicated advisor; students and peers regularly seek her out for her visionary and progressive approach to collaborative and simulated education, and students rely on her for years after graduation for support and guidance. Recently she has taken on leadership responsibilities and our program will continue to benefit from her expanded role.

Department of Medicine Joyanna Wendt Atlanta VA Medical Center

Dr. Joyanna Wendt is one of our wards attendings at the VA and is dedicated to colleagues, residents and students. She has innovated a new program to help facilitate educational opportunities between medicine and surgery, two departments that interface with each other often. She takes the time to find a case within each surgical department that is then presented in a fashion to help faculty in medicine understand the process of thinking. She then facilitates a Q&A session with experts. She works hard to be a great teacher for them and a wonderful example of patient-centered care. Her intelligence and kindness make her stand out above the rest. She has greatly helped empower medicine faculty to provide better care to their surgical patients.

Department of Medicine Malia Willis Emory University Hospital Midtown

Dr. Malia Willis is an excellent teacher. She is engaged with the residents and interns. All learners enjoy their time on teaching with her.

Department of Anesthesiology Elizabeth Wilson Emory University Hospital

Dr. Elizabeth Wilson is truly dedicated to the education of our trainees. She tirelessly runs the didactics for our Anesthesia residents at the EUH campus, including a recently revamped didactic curriculum. She is always working to improve education for all levels of trainees. She is an outstanding clinical teacher and mentor. Many trainees have deep appreciation for Dr. Wilson!

Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Rebecca Woo The Emory Clinic

Dr. Rebecca Woo has given a multitude of lectures across the state regarding women's mental health. The lectures she gives are very informative but also extremely engaging and entertaining. She also has taught me new ways to present material.

Department of Emergency Medicine Michael Zdradzinski Grady Memorial Hospital

Dr. Michael Zdradzinski has been instrumental to resident education and medical educator development. As the Med Ed Fellowship Director, he mentors/sponsors future med ed leaders. He runs multiple curricular threads for our residents including cadaver labs, airway labs, medical education, and physician wellness curricula. He provides wellness seminars to other residency programs at the SOM and nationally. He is a dedicated bedside educator for our learners, and he mentors multiple on scholarly projects.

Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Wei Zheng Emory University Hospital

Dr. Wei Zheng is a dedicated and outstanding educator who is deeply committed to teaching and mentoring residents, fellows, and medical students. He co-directs the GI and Liver Pathology rotation and works tirelessly to ensure that trainees receive top-quality training and support. Dr. Zheng also provides detailed research mentorship, which has helped his trainees achieve national conference accolades and platform presentation opportunities. He makes a significant impact on his trainees' careers.