Trainees, faculty, philanthropists recognized at Magee-Womens Research Day, Awards Ceremony

7/9/2012

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On May 25, Research Day showcased the newest data from Magee’s faculty researchers as well as selected presentations by clinical fellows, residents, and graduate trainees in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences and postdoctoral fellows at Magee-Womens Research Institute. Exciting presentations were given by two internationally recognized visiting professors: The Margaret Prine Joy Lecture in Reproductive Sciences was delivered by SK Dey, PhD, Lova Riekert Chair, professor of Pediatrics, Cancer, and Cell Biology, and director of the Division of Reproductive Sciences at the University of Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. David A. Grimes, MD, professor of ob-gyn, fellow of the Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research at the University of North Carolina, and vice president of biomedical affairs for Family Health International delivered The Celebration of Life: A Lecture Honoring Mothers.

Research Day Awardees

Trainees

• Best fellow/graduate student oral presentation: Pawan Puri, PhD
• Best fellow/graduate student poster presentation: Bart Phillips, BSc
• Best resident oral presentation (Dr. Marvin C. Rulin Resident Research Award): Michelle Moniz, MD
• Best resident poster presentation: Megan Bradley, MD
• Dr. Paul M. Rike Fellowship Award: Pawan Puri, PhD
• Amy Roberts Health Promotion Research Award: Penelope K. Morrison, PhD

Philanthropists recognized

• The Twenty-Five Club of Magee
• The Volunteer Service Board of Magee
• The Women’s Auxiliary of Magee

One week later, the Awards Ceremony took place to highlight the completion of training and the education efforts of Magee’s faculty, residents, and fellows. Below is a list of awardees from the evening’s event.

Awards Ceremony Awardees 

Presentation of Teaching Awards

• Recognition of Robot Curriculum Teachers: Drs. Michael Bonidie, Alexander Olawaiye, and Scott Richard
• Recognition of Community Faculty “Best” Teachers: Drs. Carey Andrew-Jaja, Carol Krupski, Susan Lareau, Sam Seiavitch, Anne Shaheen, and Morris Turner
• Recognition of Full-Time Faculty “Best” Teachers: Drs. Katie Bunge, Richard Guido, Mark McCormick, Christy Scifres, and Gary Sutkin

Faculty – Teaching Awards

• APGO: Joseph L. Kelley, III, MD
• CREOG: Scott Richard, MD
• Ob Faculty Award: David Streitman, MD

Fellows – Teaching Awards

• Gyne Fellow: Bunja Rungruang, MD
• Ob Fellow: Justine Chang, MD

Resident Awards

• The Margaret Scearce Compassionate Care Award: Katarzyna Bochenska, MD
• AAGL Special Excellence in Endoscopic Procedures: Tiffany Beck, MD
• Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons Outstanding Laparoendoscopic Resident: Amanda Ecker, MD

Acknowledgement: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Awards the Gold Foundation Humanism and Excellence in Teaching “Little Apple” Award: Sheila Ramgopal, MD

Best Teaching Residents as Selected by Third-Year Medical Students:

• R1: Tracy Gosen, MD
• R2: Swati Shree, MD
• R3: Sheila Ramgopal, MD & Paula Duncan, MD
• R4s: Michelle Moniz, MD (Note: Michelle has won this award all four years of her training)