2024 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 Nader Aboujamous Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital

Dr. Nader Aboujamous is a kind, insightful educator who really has helped his colleagues at Emory St. Joseph’s navigate high censuses and continue to learn and grow as physicians by creating on-the-fly teaching sessions for them. He also does a great job serving as their Assistant Site Director for Education.

Department of Medicine Bhavin Adhyaru Grady Memorial Hospital

Dr. Bhavin Adhyaru is an exceptional small group advisor, known for his encouraging demeanor, vast knowledge, and unwavering support. With a knack for inspiring growth, he fosters an environment where members feel empowered to excel. His wealth of expertise ensures insightful guidance, while his supportive nature instills confidence and trust. Dr. Adhyaru's dedication to nurturing each individual's potential truly sets him apart as a remarkable advisor. He has been an amazing small group leader. He's a fantastic teacher who explains concepts clearly and leads every small group session with clear objectives. He is always there for his mentees and checks in with us regularly, especially as we've gone through rotations and had various experiences. We know he is there to support us both inside and outside the classroom.

Department of Pediatrics Maneesha Agarwal Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

Dr. Maneesha Agarwal is the quintessential medical educator. She is passionate, creative, and cutting edge in her teaching skills. This year she advocated for and coordinated a phenomenal injury prevention capstone course for the 4th year medical students. She has promoted the importance teaching injury prevention across multiple educational platforms from pediatric residents and medical students to national venues. All of these roles have been pivotal in elevating the recognition that injuries are the leading cause of death from 1-44 years old. Beyond injury prevention she runs a well-loved pediatric emergency medicine visual diagnosis competition. She is the epitome of a teacher educator extraordinaire.

Department of Anesthesiology Emmanuel Alalade Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

Dr. Emmanuel Alalade received a grant from the Society for Pediatric Anesthesia for his Morehouse Pipeline Project, which gives Morehouse medical students the opportunity to shadow with Emory Anesthesiologists, establish research projects, and receive career mentorship. In just the first year, all 5 students selected for the program matched into top anesthesiology residencies. This would seem an impossible feat, but if you know Dr. Alalade and have the privilege of witnessing his passion for teaching and mentorship, it is not surprising.

Department of Neurology Cathrine (Casey) Albin Emory University Hospital, Grady Memorial Hospital

Dr. Casey Albin is fully invested in education at all levels (students, residents, fellows, APPs), both locally and nationally. She creates and publishes educational materials and speaks about them over podcasts and national presentations. Dr. Albin is by far the best educator I have met in my career.

Department of Orthopaedics Jerad Allen Grady Memorial Hospital

Dr. Jerad Allen is a gem to our department and has the unique ability to teach whilst doing complex procedures. He is a master at his craft who has the patience to teach an intern and the expertise to guide a chief through cases.

Department of Human Genetics Emily Allen

Dr. Emily Allen spearheaded the Next Gen program in the Department of Human Genetics, a paid summer internship program for high school students that helps address the need for diverse representation in the next generation of scientists. This innovative program combines didactic lectures with hands-on activities, lab experiences, guest speakers, and field trips, and Dr. Allen remains in touch afterwards to mentor students as they navigate the college application process. Feedback from students indicates that this program has been life-changing for them, and her first class of students has already matriculated at top universities.

Department of Medicine Monee Amin Atlanta VA Medical Center

Dr. Monee Amin is the consummate medical educator. She leads the Division of Hospital Medicine’s Teaching Competition and co-hosts (and produces, books, and edits) the highly popular Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast. She is beloved by trainees and colleagues alike for her compassionate teaching skills.

Department of Neurology Aaron Anderson Emory University Hospital

Dr. Aaron Anderson is an astute clinician who has incredible insight into patients through his work with the NeuroVascular Lab at Grady. He is constantly teaching students, residents, stroke and NeuroICU fellows. But most importantly, he is always willing to talk through difficult cases with his colleagues. I know that our patients are getting better care because of the work he's done and the education he provides to our team.

Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology Ana Antun Atlanta VA Medical Center, Emory University Hospital,Emory University Hospital Midtown

Dr. Ana Antun is a highly regarded hematologist with specialization in bleeding disorders. She is widely recognized for her teaching of hematology at the VA Hospital and at Emory sites to fellows, residents, and students. Most notably, to address the severe nationwide shortage of classical hematologists, Dr. Antun led the development at Emory of a comprehensive Hematology-Focused Fellowship Program. After a rigorous selection process, this program was funded by the American Society of Hematology as one of the few sites in the country with this recognition. In these ways, Dr. Antun has worked tirelessly to develop the education and training of classical hematologists, which has been having a significant nationwide impact.

Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology Martha Arellano Emory University Hospital, Winship Cancer Institute

Dr. Martha Arellano is a nationally recognized expert in leukemia, who has directed the Fellowship Program in Hematology and Medical Oncology at the School of Medicine for many years. It is one of the leading programs for the training of hematologists and oncologists in the United States, and its continued success is a direct testament to the dedication, teaching, and mentorship that Dr. Arellano brings to the program.

Department of Medicine Alexandra Arges Emory University Hospital

Dr. Alexandra Arges has done an excellent job exploring multiple education roles, including serving on the IM teaching services, presenting at noon conference for the residents, and most recently, representing Emory at a national teaching competition.

Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Milena Armani The Emory Clinic

Dr. Milena Armani is an outstanding clinician educator who supervises residents and fellows in the outpatient child and adolescent psychiatry clinic. She also provides didactic education related to child and adolescent psychiatry to medical students, psychiatry residents, and child and adolescent psychiatry fellows. She provides family therapy supervision and training as well and helps coordinate our family therapy OSCEs for the child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship program.

Department of Radiation Oncology Marian Axente Emory University Hospital Midtown

Dr. Marian Axente has introduced a new teaching method, the “flipped classroom” or active learning, to our department. He piloted this method for resident lectures, with improved understanding, retention, and engagement reported by residents. He will share his experiences at the national annual ROECSG, a Radiation Oncology Education group meeting. This is an impressive and inspiring achievement.

Department of Dermatology Marissa Baranowski Grady Memorial Hospital

Dr. Marissa Baranowski joined the faculty this year and quickly took on many educational roles. She organizes the dermatology course for medical students and is stepping in as an assistant program director for the residency program. She provides teaching pearls to faculty on a regular basis. She continues to deliver a capstone course for M4s that she started during residency. Dr. Baranowski has a gift for observing learners and translating her observations into meaningful feedback and critique. She is a truly skilled educator from whom we will all learn for years to come.

Department of Pediatrics Holly Bauser-Heaton Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

Dr. Holly Bauser-Heaton is an excellent teacher, focusing on important clinical findings and features that improve my clinical abilities, hone my critical thinking, and most importantly, benefit patients' health and outcomes. She advises her mentees in a manner that results in personal growth and independence, important for both clinicians and researchers. She not only provides instructive advice, both for work and life, but also provides a valued example of a successful clinician scientist.

Department of Pediatrics Donald Bearden Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Emory University Hospital

Dr. Donald Bearden is a passionate and dedicated supervisor and clinician as well as an exceptional mentor, both professionally and personally. As a LatinX trainee, it is extremely meaningful how Dr. Bearden saw a need for Spanish-speaking children and families in Atlanta and went out of his way to learn Spanish on his own and ensure professional fluency to provide research/clinical services to families. Dr. Bearden makes everyone feel safe and comfortable around him. He goes above and beyond to involve learners in all aspects of his clinical work, research, and program development with regard to the epilepsy surgery program at CHOA. His mentorship across these areas has paved the way for learners to pursue careers in neuropsychology with a focus on epilepsy.

Department of Pediatrics Frank Berkowitz Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

Dr. Frank Berkowitz is an outstanding educator whose commitment to teaching and supervising has spanned decades. Whether one-on-one or in group settings, Dr. Berkowitz uses a simple and straightforward approach to conveying information that enhances retention and recall. Despite his years of experience, he is adamant that he is continuing to learn, and this partnership in the quest for knowledge is infectious.

Department of Anesthesiology Sara Bigsby Emory University Hospital Midtown

Dr. Sara Bigsby always goes above and beyond for the many streams of learners under her purview. She has excelled in her position as Director of Education, not only fortifying our academic foundation, but also expanding and evolving our educational efforts. She is a fantastic teacher and motivated advocate for all learners.

Department of Surgery Elliot Bishop Grady Memorial Hospital

Dr. Elliot Bishop is only a second-year faculty member but has completely revamped resident and medical student education in the ACS service at Grady. He has developed weekly teaching sessions, cadaver training labs, and teaching rounds. He has been a phenomenal addition to the faculty.

Department of Dermatology Travis Blalock The Emory Clinic

Dr. Travis Blalock manages to mentor multiple medical students and residents year after year, and is very gracious with his time. He advises medical students interested in dermatology on how to navigate the process as well as provides opportunities for research and scholarship. He tirelessly mentors residents conducting research and in developing their career goals. Dr. Blalock consistently welcomes learners of all levels in the clinical setting, supervising patient interactions and guiding the learners in honing their surgical skills.

Department of Anesthesiology Andrew Bowman Grady Memorial Hospital

Dr. Andrew Bowman is one of the reasons our anesthesia residents love rotating at Grady hospital. His within operating room and didactic teaching is thoughtful, engaging and enthusiastic, not an easy task while being responsible for the schedule and clinical operations. His current venture of trying to set up an anesthesia trauma fellowship is both ambitious and innovative and speaks to his character and commitment to be a great teacher

Department of Radiology Darragh Brady Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

Dr. Darragh Brady has shown tremendous innovation and dedication to improving education for all trainee rotators in the Division of Pediatric Radiology at Children's Hospital of Atlanta. He has developed a comprehensive curriculum and a daily teaching program that have had a great impact on the quality and consistency of our educational efforts. The weekly bi-directional feedback sessions between attendings and trainees that he conducts help us all continue to improve.

Department of Pediatrics Michael Briones Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

Dr. Michael Briones has been an outstanding, long-standing mentor for fellows and trainees. Moreso, he mentors faculty and is an example of hard work.

Department of Otolaryngology Clarice Brown Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

Dr. Clarice Brown has developed a pipeline program here in ATL for medical students from Emory, Morehouse and surrounding schools to increase diversity in otolaryngology. This program has provided clinic, operating room, and simulation access for students of diverse background to increase their understanding of and access to otolaryngology. All of the students who have participated have found the experience impactful!

Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology Jacqueline Brown Emory University Hospital, Winship Cancer Institute

Dr. Jacqueline Brown is a consummate educator and is always going the extra mile to work with residents and medical students both at the institution and nationally, together with ASCO, to promote medical oncology to learners interested in the field.

Department of Pediatrics Stephanie Brown Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta

Dr. Stephanie Brown has been actively involved in training and teaching of medical students and residents. She has been an innovative, inspiring and committed educator.

Department of Anesthesiology Gaurav Budhrani Emory University Hospital

Dr. Gaurav Budhrani is a strong teacher, strong mentor, and a strong anesthesiologist/intensivist who spends a lot of time helping direct his residents and students in both the ICU and the operating room. He makes an effort to mentor residents of all levels.

Department of Rehabilitation Medicine DeAndrea Bullock Melvey

Dr. DeAndrea Bullock Melvey is a great educator. She is knowledgeable, compassionate, and thoughtful in developing learning experiences for our doctor of physical therapy students.

Department of Medicine Yelena Burklin Emory University Hospital Midtown

Dr. Yelena Burklin is the Site Assistant Director of Education at Emory University Hospital Midtown, where she constantly encourages her colleagues to learn and engage in scholarship. Currently, she is involved in a national-level project to develop a curriculum to teach junior faculty how to write clinical vignettes and cases effectively.

Department of Pediatrics Courtney Byrd Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

Dr. Courtney Byrd is a fabulous and tireless educator for our residents and medical students. As the lead clinical assessor for our students, she provides detailed, formative feedback to M3s performing history and physicals on real patients. I have personally observed her after these encounters and I have never seen someone so energetic, supportive and thoughtful when providing feedback and guidance. She also given clerkship lectures Our students, residents, and colleagues are so lucky to have her.

Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics Rafael Campos Ros Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital

I appreciate Dr. Rafael Campos's willingness to always host students in his clinic and his welcoming and approachable manner. He always has the energy to teach and does so with professionalism and compassion. Students want to emulate his behavior and have noted that they felt comfortable making mistakes around him but also empowered to improve. He always makes the effort to teach and he is such an asset to the students and the GYNOB Department!

Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics Britton Chahine Grady Memorial Hospital

Dr. Britton Chahine is dedicated to lifelong learning, and as the director of our Simulation Program, works extremely hard to ensure simulation lab experiences for our residents and medical students. Her novel models have been featured on the cover of our leading journal, and she has presented them at national meetings. Her innovation is inspiring, and our learners are very fortunate to have her as one of their educators.

Department of Medicine Shen Chen Emory Johns Creek Hospital

Dr. Shen Chen is the consummate physician educator. She is wise, thoughtful, funny, and is a great teacher. She has won several teaching awards, and she presents at every Division of Hospital Medicine Clinical Vignette Competition, our Research Day, and even last year's Division Teaching Competition. She is a med ed superstar!
She does an excellent job as our EJCH Assistant Site Director for Education and is a great teacher.

Department of Medicine Patricia Cheung Grady Memorial Hospital

Dr. Patricia Cheung has been instrumental in bringing point of care ultrasound education to the M4 sub internship and leads this valuable curriculum. She is an excellent ward attending and loved by residents.

Department of Medicine Gwinyai Chikwava Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital

Dr. Gwinyai Chikwava was Emory St. Joseph’s representative at the 2024 Division of Hospital Medicine teaching competition. He is an excellent teacher whose talents for explaining complex clinical topics are recognized across the division.

Department of Pediatrics Jennifer Collier-Madon Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

Dr. Jennifer Collier- Madon has reformed how we teach NPs and PAs in our division. She has developed a unique training program in our pediatrics emergency department and has developed weekly didactic lecture sessions for our NPs and PAs. She genuinely cares about practicing and teaching evidence-based medicine. We are lucky to call her our colleague.

Department of Anesthesiology Jeremy Collins Emory University Hospital, Emory University Hospital Midtown

Dr. Jeremy Collins is a beloved clinical teacher of the residents, who uniquely combines approachability with his excellent clinical skill to set the stage for excellent clinic teaching. He not only advocates for trainee wellness but also advocates for constantly improving the trainee experience. His enthusiasm is infectious, and learners of all levels - including his colleagues - are so fortunate that he is an Anesthesiologist here!

Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Jessica Cooper Emory Main Campus

Dr. Jessica Cooper serves as the associate director of Emory’s research track residency program in psychiatry and is active in teaching and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students. She is extraordinarily patient and encouraging in her teaching and mentorship and is always available to answer questions. I have rarely ever met someone as dedicated to their students' academic and personal growth. Her commitment to student growth and inclusion is inspiring. She embodies the best of Emory.

Department of Anesthesiology Andrea Corujo Rodriguez Emory University Hospital, Emory University Hospital Midtown

Dr. Andrea Corujo Rodriguez is an outstanding educator and mentor within the Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology service. She delivers numerous lectures to fellows and anesthesiology assistant students as well as leading problem based learning discussions for residents. She works tirelessly to teach and educate every moment that she can inside and outside the operating room. She is well known for her dedication to improving understanding of complex cardiac cases among trainees and always provide encouragement feedback.

Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Andrea Crowell The Emory Clinic

Dr. Andrea Crowell has shown a longstanding dedication to psychiatry resident education. She co-developed and facilitates an interactive curriculum for management of agitated patients for incoming interns. She has supervised many residents in their psychopharmacology clinic, leads the outpatient psychotherapy training program, and has provided countless lectures on various topics from treatment-resistant depression to fundamental psychotherapy lectures. Her commitment to resident education has been unwavering and her trainees, colleagues, and patients have all benefited tremendously.

Department of Family and Preventive Medicine Amber Davis

Dr. Amber Davis is an engaging educator and a wonderful colleague. She is one of the core didactic faculty in the physician assistant program. She utilizes a variety of educational innovations that guide learners through difficult medicine topics. She teaches in the classroom and interactive lab sessions with enthusiasm that is inspiring for students and peers. Dr. Davis is an exceptional preceptor in Internal Medicine; students often request rotations specifically with her. The PA program and School of Medicine are lucky to have such a phenomenal educator on the faculty.

Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics Susan Davis Emory Decatur Hospital, Emory University Hospital Midtown

Dr. Susan Davis is an invaluable asset to the OBGYN Clerkship team. She is always willing to have M3 students in her clinic, assists with Clerkship Orientation, teaches students on their Clerkship didactic days, and also serves as a crucial member of the M4 Career Advising team. She's an enthusiastic educator and students love working with her! Students have commented that she is kind, approachable, a great teacher, and makes them feel like part of the team.

Department of Anesthesiology Austin DeBeaux Emory University Hospital

Dr. Austin DeBeaux is an associate program director for the anesthesiology residency, managing all aspects of the clinical base year for the program. He is a strong teacher to all who enter the operating room and has dedicated a lot of himself to help students and residents succeed.

Department of Medicine Kevan Desai Emory Johns Creek Hospital

Dr. Kevan Desai was Emory Johns Creek Hospital’s Teaching Competition representative this year. Dr. Desai brings his good humor and clarity of thinking to his teaching, allowing him to make challenging topics understandable.

Department of Radiation Oncology Eric Elder Emory University Hospital Midtown, Winship Cancer Institute

Dr. Eric Elder has been a pillar of the educational mission of the department of Radiation Oncology for nearly 20 years. He has made significant contribution to education in countless institutional and national contexts. But above all, Dr. Elder is compassionate, patient, and steadfastly devoted to his trainees, both in the clinic and the classroom. He is an inspiration to faculty and trainees alike, and is wholly deserving of our best recognition of his commitment in service to education at Emory SOM.

Department of Anesthesiology Bola Faloye Emory University Hospital, Emory University Hospital Midtown

Dr. Bola Faloye is an excellent teacher. She created "mentor me" program for residents to help them tailor mentoring and education to meet their individual needs. Over the years, the program that Dr. Faloye created has fostered a nurturing environment providing a safe space for learners. She has helped several residents with personalized training. In addition to providing numerous lectures to residents, Dr. Faloye has become the go to person for resident wellness.

Department of Anesthesiology Babar Fiza Emory University Hospital

Dr. Babar Fiza is the ultimate teacher for everyone. Whether he's teaching medical students, residents, nurses, fellows, or APPs, you can feel his passion for sharing knowledge. Dr. Fiza is especially good at teaching ultrasound, making it easy for us to learn and get better at it. Even though everyone in the ICUs calls him the ultrasound guru, he's down-to-earth about it. He will tell you he is no guru, just a lifelong learner with more experience. He is always cheering others on, telling them they'll soon be even better than him with just a bit of practice.

Department of Human Genetics Judith Fridovich-Keil

Dr. Judith Fridovich-Keil has a sustained track record of selfless commitment to teaching in the School of Medicine. She has directed Graduate Human Genetics for 21 years, which has served as an entry point to graduate school for hundreds of first-year doctoral students. Dr. Fridovich-Keil has consistently gone above and beyond to make these students feel welcomed and supported while giving them a rigorous introduction to the field. She has also contributed as course director, module leader, or lecturer in 22 other courses for doctoral or medical students. A beloved mentor, she has directly supervised over 100 trainees.

Department of Medicine Michael Gallagher Grady Memorial Hospital

Dr. Michael Gallagher is a phenomenal mentor and educator with a vision of providing longitudinal mentorship beyond training. He provides incredibly honest and insightful advice and feedback that make it clear that he is truly invested in the success of his students. I am beyond grateful for the guidance and mentorship he has provided me thus far, and I believe he sets the example for what an ideal mentor should be.

Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Jatin Gandhi Emory University Hospital Midtown

Dr. Jatin Gandhi is a dedicated educator, always prepared to share insights, offer guidance, and collaborate on complex cases. He is an amazing teacher. Dr. Gandhi is the one of the wisest pathologists I have ever met. He is always available to his colleagues and trainees for any discussion and questions. His ability to engage learners and foster a positive learning environment is both commendable and inspiring. He is fully dedicated to leaving a meaningful impact on those he teaches, and we deeply appreciate the invaluable contributions he has made, and continues to make, to our pathology department. Our department is lucky to have Dr. Gandhi!

Department of Human Genetics Kathryn Garber

Dr. Kathryn Garber is one of the most treasured faculty members for the Genetics Counseling Training program. She is extremely invested in student success and is always willing to spend extra time with students who need more time to grasp difficult concepts. Her efforts result in Emory Genetics Counseling Program graduates who are experts in genetic testing technologies and result interpretation. As a teacher, she expertly balances high expectations with empathy for the learners.

Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Elizabeth Genega Emory University Hospital

Dr. Elizabeth Genega is dedicated to improve resident education in anatomic pathology (AP). She implemented the AP foundation boot camp for incoming PGY1 residents, revised the evaluation forms and rotation manuals and improved trainee participation in the frozen section service. She appreciates and supports those who are invested in education and helps them accomplish their goals. She always has time to teach and meet with trainees, despite her busy schedule.

Department of Medicine Maura George Grady Memorial Hospital

Dr. Maura George is a small group advisor, course director for Community Learning and Social Medicine, track director for the Health Equity and Policy residency track, and a peer mentor. She is an educator at all of these levels. She has over a decade of experience in the field of social medicine and is able to curate experiences appropriate for each learner’s level of training. She is thoughtful and constantly takes feedback to adapt her courses and make them better with each iteration.

Department of Radiology Judy Gichoya Winship Cancer Institute

Dr. Judy Gichoya has provided me with myriads of helpful advice throughout my time in her lab. She's always more than willing to provide opportunities for me to learn and grow as a researcher. Dr. Gichoya often asks for my comments and questions during office hours. She serves as a role model and a source of inspiration for me. Her dedication to research and mentoring is truly remarkable. She continues to impact the scientific community positively and inspire fellow researchers. Dr. Gichoya cares deeply about each of her students and works tirelessly to make sure we not only grow and learn, but also get to pursue our own passions through the lab. She is open to new ideas and is happy to adapt to fit the needs of her students. Moreover, she goes beyond the academic/lab setting to truly recognize us as people and has built a strong lab community across skill levels and disciplines.

Department of Anesthesiology Antasia Giebler Emory University Hospital, Emory University Hospital Midtown

Dr. Antasia Giebler is a full time cardio-thoracic anesthesiologist with keen interest in teaching. She has delivered several lectures to residents. She is mindful of the stress involved in caring for cardiac surgical patients. In the operating room, she assigns residents to cases with the right level of acuity and highest educational value to maximize their learning. She consistently reaches out to faculty advocating on behalf of residents.

Department of Neurosurgery David Gimbel Grady Memorial Hospital

Dr. David Gimbel has voluntarily created a neurosurgical experience for students from Morehouse Medical School that includes both clinical and research opportunities. As Morehouse does not have a neurosurgical service, this unique experience has led to a significant increase in the number of Morehouse students choosing a career in neurosurgery. In fact, one of our PGY-1 residents and one of our matched students from the year are Morehouse students who were introduced to neurosurgery by Dr. Gimbel.

Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology Cynthia Giver Winship Cancer Institute

For five years, Dr. Cynthia Giver has directed one of the most impactful educational programs at Emory, the Summer Scholars Research Program. This program allows high school students in Atlanta to spend their summer at Emory and the Winship Cancer Institute, participating in cancer research, learning about careers in science and medicine, and understanding the steps to pursue these goals. This program has been transformative for countless students, and its impact cannot be highlighted enough.

Department of Medicine Harika Gorti Atlanta VA Medical Center

Dr. Harika Gorti has a Division of Hospital Medicine-wide reputation for her teaching and communication skills. She was recognized and asked to lead a well-received workshop at a recent teaching conference hosted by the Division of Hospital Medicine. She is an excellent educator dedicated to providing exemplary teaching to residents and colleagues alike. She has led several initiatives aimed at enhancing education, including a workshop focusing on learners facing challenges at “Learning to be Better Ward Teacher” and organizing a seminar on upstander training for attending physicians at the VA. Her exceptional teaching skills are reflected in consistently high evaluations from residents, highlighting her talent in fostering a safe, inclusive, and high efficiency learning environment.

Department of Otolaryngology Nandini Govil Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

Dr. Nandini Govil has developed a world class pediatric ENT research division. She currently manages multiple clinical trials, mentors multiple medical students and presents at national and international meetings. The medical student interest in ENT continues to grow and the interest of potential ENT resident applicants has been significantly impacted by her work and diligence!

Department of Anesthesiology Stephanie Grant Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

Dr. Stephanie Grant is the Director of the Pediatric Cardiac Anesthesiology Fellowship and has been integral in the evolution of the program. She has worked on national committees to develop an ACGME accreditation process for this fellowship. She is also developing a rotation for residents in pediatric cardiac anesthesiology, which will be an excellent and unique experience for Emory Anesthesiology residents. She provides exceptional mentoring through personal feedback and career advising.

Department of Otolaryngology Jennifer Gross Emory University Hospital Midtown, Winship Cancer Institute

Dr. Jen Gross is a committed educator, benefiting colleagues at all levels of training. She teaches Facial Anatomy Cadaver Dissection for the medical student, mentors medical students on research projects and regularly participates in otolaryngology residency didactics and microvascular courses. She is already a frequently invited speaker and instructor for grand rounds and courses at outside institutions and regional and national meetings.

Department of Human Genetics Gwen Gunn Emory University Hospital

Dr. Gwen Gunn has gone above and beyond to provide her expertise in several genetic counseling courses. In addition, she has provided mentorship on at least two capstone research projects annually. She is always willing to provide a listening ear to students, provide support, and offer potential solutions. The Genetics Counseling Training program is grateful to have Dr. Gunn as a faculty member!

Department of Emergency Medicine Amanda Haan Emory University Hospital

Dr. Amanda Haan has been a rising star in education from the time she joined us as a fellow. She has continued the same level of engagement and enthusiasm towards teaching medical students, PA students, residents and fellows alike as a faculty member. She can be found weekly either at the bedside teaching residents or in the classroom lecturing to students, residents or fellows. She is an enthusiastic teacher and her passion for point of care ultrasound is seen reflected in the excitement of her learners. Her particular talent is providing timely, specific and actionable feedback to learners that help improve not only their clinical care but also their teaching and presentation skills. What stands out most to me is that she has also celebrated and acknowledged useful and creative educational innovations I've been able to incorporate into my educational materials, which helps reinforce successful methodology when it comes to presenting material to learners.

Department of Urology Jessica Hammett Emory University Hospital

As the Assistant Program Director for the Urology Residency Program, Dr. Jessica Hammett is instrumental in supporting the strategic growth and expansion of the education mission of the department. She is a recent recipient of the Department of Urology Teaching Award for her commitment to resident training both in and out of the operating room.

Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics Chanhee Han Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital, Emory University Hospital Midtown

Dr. Chanhee Han is such an asset to the OBGYN Clerkship. She is always willing to host M3 students in her clinics (as well as undergraduates!) and she pushes students to get their hands dirty, emphasizing the importance of learning through experience. Students have commented that she challenged them, gave constructive criticism, and she also filled out 100% of the evaluations students have requested from her, an effort that shows how important she believes giving feedback is to their learning.

Department of Urology Lindsey Hartsell Emory University Hospital, Grady Memorial Hospital

Dr. Lindsey Hartsell goes above and beyond for the advocacy of urology as a subspecialty for interested medical students; over the past several years, she has single-handedly organized a number of workshops and programs for medical students of all years, including a robotics workshop, anatomy labs, and informal get-togethers. She has been particularly instrumental in helping with diversity and inclusion efforts and oversees the visiting medical student program as well.

Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics Michael Heit Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital

Dr. Michael Heit receives excellent feedback on his teaching in the OR. He clearly loves teaching learners at all levels and it shows. He is committed to the success of his mentees and we are lucky to have him in our department.

Department of Pediatrics Sunita Hemani Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

Dr. Sunita Hemani is a fantastic educator for the medical students, residents and fellows! She is knowledgeable, supportive and dedicated. She co-founded and is now a co-chair of the AAP teaching scripts subcommittee which provides innovative educational resources for physicians. She is a committed educator in the community as well, and recently gave a talk to her daughter’s preschool class about the heart!

Department of Medicine Nicole Herbst Grady Memorial Hospital

Dr. Nicole Herbst is an amazing educator. She teaches medical students as the critical care assistant clerkship director and also attends in the Grady ICU with teams of residents and fellows. Her passion for critical care is evident in her bedside and hands-on teaching. She teaches compassion by emphasizing the importance of talking to loved ones of those in the ICU. Her learners appreciate how she conceptualizes and explains even the most difficult concepts with ease.

Department of Medicine Jason Higdon The Emory Clinic

Dr. Jason Higdon is a tremendous inspiration and role model to many levels of learners at Emory and beyond. As Educational Lead in the Seavey Clinic, he has championed intra-professional team-based practice and education, implementing programs to improve clinical decision making, creating exceptional operational protocols, launching a comprehensive orientation process, and offering weekly conferences to students, residents, and many healthcare professionals. He chairs the medical student program for the American College of Physicians, motivating students to submit abstracts, participate in workshops and begin their career-spanning involvement as active organization members to expand their professional impact. For his continued focus on improving medical education, he is most deserving of this recognition.

Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics Heather Hipp Emory University Hospital Midtown

Dr. Heather Hipp is a committed educator and mentor. She has been recognized by mentoring awards and serves on several national education committees. She enthusiastically teaches at the bedside and her learners have nothing but glowing things to say about Dr. Hipp. She is a shining example of excellence in medical education!

Department of Radiology Ranliang Hu Emory University Hospital

Dr. Ranliang Hu is an amazing neuroradiologist and educator. He is calm, kind and very intentional in his advocacy for our trainees. He has been our Neuroradiology fellowship associate program director for 3 years and recently became the program director. He is doing an outstanding job and the best evidence is seeing how it affects the well-being of our fellows!! His ears would be burning as he is universally loved.

Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Kallio Hunnicutt-Ferguson The Emory Clinic

Dr. Kallio Hunnicutt-Ferguson is dedicated to providing quality education to future providers. She is in charge of the practicum for both the Addiction Clinic and the OCD/Anxiety Intensive Outpatient Program. She also works with trainees within the Grady Trauma Project. She sees these opportunities as some of the most enjoyable and rewarding responsibilities as a faculty member. Dr. Hunnicutt-Ferguson is a warm, thoughtful, and dedicated teacher and supervisor across many contexts within the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. Her students and mentees appreciate and remark on her calm and accepting demeanor, creative attentiveness to ways they can build and practice new skills, and responsiveness to their questions and individualized training goals. She is definitely deserving of recognition as an outstanding educator at Emory!

Department of Anesthesiology Matt Hunter Grady Memorial Hospital

Dr. Matt Hunter is one of the strongest clinicians I know. Day in and day out he shares his skills with anesthesiology residents and AA students to improve their technical skills and physiologic understanding. He has an excellent ability to teach nerve blocks.

Department of Neurology Spencer Hutto Emory University Hospital

Dr. Spencer Hutto embodies the ideals of a clinician-educator. He is a model clinician for the residents and leads the department as the associate program director. But even beyond that, he is constantly willing to provide an insightful analysis of some of the most complex neuro-inflammatory patients. Day and night he takes time to review the case and then helps his colleagues understand the disease process and weigh risks and benefit for treatment. I am so grateful for his expertise!

Department of Urology Noura Ismaeel Grady Memorial Hospital

Dr. Noura Ismaeel does an amazing job and is consistently rated highly by her trainees at Grady. She is well liked, patient, and the residents love working with her. She is a hidden gem!

Department of Anesthesiology Greg Jarvis Emory University Hospital Midtown

Dr. Greg Jarvis is a solid educator for the Emory Anesthesiologist Assistant Program. He works hard to make material that is difficult to understand more relatable and practical for the students. Students always rave about his passion for anesthesiology education. Dr. Jarvis is an incredible course director and clinical teacher.

Department of Anesthesiology Nerlyne Jimenez Emory University Hospital

Dr. Nerlyne Jimenez has been the most engaged, caring, and honest mentor and coach I have ever met. She has supported me like family throughout my time in medical school, advising me on both professional and personal matters as they relate to a career in medicine. She has shaped my understanding of what it is like to be a woman in medicine, and I am beyond grateful for her advice. She is the only mentor I have ever had who has made the effort to reach out and frequently check in with me, providing me with an unparalleled level of support during some of my most challenging times in medical school. Her coaching and encouragement have empowered me to advocate for myself and feel like I can truly succeed as as a student and future physician, and for that, I am forever grateful to Dr. Jimenez.

Department of Biomedical Engineering Hanjoong Jo

Dr. Hanjoong Jo, Professor and Associate Chair for Emory in Biomedical Engineering, is an internationally recognized thought leader whose work spans cardiovascular research. Dedicated to the success of the next generation, for 24 years he has engaged students at Emory with effective and inclusive teaching practices that have earned him consistently high teaching scores and classes that are always in high demand. Equally a devoted mentor, he has also been an amazing advocate for his trainees - especially women and minorities - committed to fostering their well-being, academic accomplishments and professional endeavors in the lab, classroom and beyond!

Department of Surgery Laura Johnson Grady Memorial Hospital

Dr. Laura Johnson has only been at Grady a short time but in that period has revised and transformed the education experience in the burn unit. Furthermore, she has assumed the role of Associate Program Director of the General Surgery Residency and has established herself as a passionate advocate for the trainees. She is an exemplary and passionate educator.

Department of Medicine Michael Jones Emory University Hospital

Despite being in his first year as an attending, Dr. Michael Jones has hit the ground running as an education champion! Most recently, he won the Emory Division of Hospital Medicine Teaching Competition where he beat out far more senior faculty for the prize. He is an amazing teacher and will represent all of Emory at the national-level teaching competition next month.

Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics Nadi Kaonga Emory University Hospital

In the 8 months Dr. Nadi Kaonga has been at Emory, she has already shown herself to be committed to student teaching. She is serving as a faculty mentor to our M4 students, is always willing to host M3 students in clinic, and has volunteered for teaching for the OBGYN Clerkship. Students have commented that she has a gift for teaching, is encouraging, and gives excellent feedback. We are thrilled to have her in the OBGYN Department and are thankful for all she has done in such a short amount of time!

Department of Anesthesiology Joelle Karlik Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

Dr. Joelle Karlik is an integral member of the Pediatric Anesthesiology group at CHOA as the Director of Transplant Anesthesiology. She has previously received the Pediatric Anesthesiology Fellowship Teacher of the Year Award. Her most recent teaching endeavor has been with the Morehouse Pipeline Project, which gives Morehouse medical students interested in a career in anesthesiology the opportunity to shadow with Emory Anesthesiologists while also receiving research and career mentorship. Students in the program have already been involved in 2 publications and 5 poster presentations at national meetings. All 5 of the initial program students were recently matched into top anesthesiology residency positions.

Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics Robert Kelley Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital

Dr. Robert Kelley is such an asset to the OBGYN Clerkship and to the Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery elective learners. He is always willing to host M3, M4 and undergraduate students in his clinics and does so with grace and humor. Students love working with him because he is "so nice and welcoming", "makes them feel like part of the team", and "brings positive energy." He always makes time for teaching despite his hectic clinics, and explains concepts clearly. The OBGYN Department is lucky to have him!

Department of Radiation Oncology Mohammad Khan Emory University Hospital

Dr. Mohammad Khan is an exceptional educator and faculty member. He has individually mentored and taught dozens of trainees, has directed many of the department’s educational programs, and is the Vice Chair of Education. He is a prominent leader in education institutionally, regionally, and nationally/internationally. He has given dozens of invited presentations and CME lectures, hosts national mock oral board review sessions, and is a writer, reviewer, and examiner for national exams. In short, Dr. Khan is dedicated to enhancing education at all levels, and radiation oncology has benefited greatly from his outstanding contributions.

Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics Namita Khanna Emory University Hospital

Dr. Namita Khanna does a wonderful job providing learners at all levels (medical student, resident, and fellow) the opportunity to participate in her cases. When I have worked with her, everyone has a part to play and each person is able to actively learn. She has also done a wonderful job building and strengthening the advanced pelvic surgery fellowship. Through her leadership, this fellowship has become a highly sought after opportunity for graduating general obstetrics and gynecology residents to strengthen their surgical skills. Many of the prior graduates of the program have gone on to secure coveted gynecology oncology fellowship programs all because of the mentorship provided by Dr. Khanna.

Department of Medicine Erin Kim Atlanta VA Medical Center

Dr. Erin Kim is a phenomenal teacher who has stepped up to play a key role in our Division’s efforts to find, bring in, and learn from visiting professors. She is loved by trainees for her calm demeanor and her clear way of explaining complex ideas.

Department of Pediatrics Anjali Kirpalani Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

Dr. Anjali Kirpalani is a master educator and clinician! She has trained hundreds of trainees in her time as faculty at Emory. Over the past decade, she has grown the pediatric hospital medicine fellowship program into one of the largest in the country! It is a truly a privilege for both trainees and junior colleagues to be able to learn from Dr. Kirpalani!

Department of Urology Haydn Kissick

Dr. Haydn Kissick serves as the Curriculum Chair for the Immunology and Molecular Pathogenesis Graduate Program. In addition to being a tremendous role model for everyone he teaches and mentors, he is also a passionate advocate for his trainees.

Department of Medicine Abiodun Kukoyi Grady Memorial Hospital

Dr. Abiodun Kukoyi is the ultimate educator. She is the Associate Program Director for the pulmonary and critical care fellowship and was voted by the fellows as the teacher of the year. The following quote by a learner summarizes it all: "She is an incredible teacher, clinician and role model. She took dedicated time out of her shift to teach and assist with procedures. She does everything kindly, and with a blend of humility and confidence. She is very perceptive and is able to meet each learner and trainee where they are which is a very rare skill for an attending. I wish she could always be on her service."

Department of Medicine Karen Law The Emory Clinic

Dr. Karen Law embodies all aspects of a medical educator. She has mentored and championed countless trainees and junior faculty. She is constantly thinking of ways to elevate her mentees and frequently sends them information on opportunities and career advice. She is an advocate for residents and has led multiple gender equity initiatives for trainees.

Department of Dermatology Leslie Lawley Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, The Emory Clinic

Dr. Leslie Lawley is a committed educator and mentor in the Department of Dermatology. She is the Director of the Pediatric Dermatology Fellowship program. A critical educational resource for trainees in dermatology and pediatrics, she has inspired many residents to pursue careers in pediatric dermatology. This year, she has also taken on the Vice Chair of Faculty Affairs, providing structured mentorship for all dermatology faculty. Thank you for your tremendous contributions, Dr. Lawley!

Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics Meg Lawley Emory University Hospital, Grady Memorial Hospital

Dr. Meg Lawley is always willing to take the time to teach, whether it be in clinic, lectures, or didactics. Her teaching style is fun and lively, and she has an infectious sense of humor. She is approachable which makes learning with her even more successful, as students feel comfortable asking questions. She gives focused feedback to assist students in their techniques and always take time to address any learning gaps. So grateful for all she does for the students and the OBGYN department!

Department of Emergency Medicine George Leach Grady Memorial Hospital

Dr. George Leach is an outstanding educator in and out of the Emergency Department at Grady. He continually seeks new and innovative ways to deliver educational content to residents and students, serving as a role model for his colleagues. Additionally, he perfectly balances the need to challenge learners with creating a comfortable and safe learning environment.

Department of Anesthesiology Rupeng Li Emory University Hospital Midtown

Dr. Rupeng Li is passionate about teaching, which has been recognized with his most recent promotion to Associate Program Director of Emory's Multidisciplinary Pain Fellowship. He has done a stellar job crafting an exciting and useful curriculum for our pain trainees!

Department of Dermatology Jordan Lim Atlanta VA Medical Center

Dr. Jordan Lim is a rising-star educator in the Dermatology Department. She has excelled in bed-side and didactic teaching in procedural dermatology at the Atlanta VA Medical Center. She will also be Associate Program Director for the Dermatology Residency Program next academic year. Through the Junior Faculty Development Course at Emory, Dr. Lim has coupled her natural gift for education with formal leadership and teaching training. She has a bright future, and we are grateful to work with her!

Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Noriel Lim The Emory Clinic

Dr. Nori Lim is an outstanding child and adolescent psychologist. He is the training director for Emory CAMP's child and adolescent psychology internship program, and in that role provides teaching, supervision, and administrative oversight to the program. He also teaches and supervises psychiatry residents and child and adolescent psychiatry fellows on a variety of topics including assessment of pediatric anxiety disorders, evidence-based psychotherapies for anxiety in the pediatric population, DBT, and trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy. He is always rated highly for his teaching and supervision.

Department of Anesthesiology Christopher Little Emory University Hospital

Dr. Christopher Little is a recent addition to our department but already a dedicated faculty educator. Our residents often request to work with him, especially for challenging airway cases. He also readily volunteers for opportunities to teach in the classroom and at bedside. He’ll be the only new faculty member participating in our “staff rooms” this year where CA-1 residents spend their first week in the operating room buddied with a faculty anesthesiologist.

Department of Pediatrics Christopher Lumpkin Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

Dr. Christopher Lumpkin is a junior pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) faculty member leading the way to increase the use of, and trainee skill with, point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS). Despite his junior faculty status, he is already a member of national level academic groups establishing the “ground-rules” for appropriate POCUS use within the PICU context and is an instructor for ultrasound use at national level ultrasound courses sponsored our professional organization, the Society for Critical Care Medicine. He is also a leader within our own POCUS curriculum for the PICU fellows and is the go-to faculty for any POCUS-related education within the division.

Department of Pediatrics Tabitha Lyon Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

Dr. Tabitha Lyon is renowned for her exceptional bedside teaching and afternoon lectures, where she enriches her teaching team's learning experience. Her leadership in recreating the resident pediatric hospital medicine curriculum demonstrates her commitment to education. Moreover, her readiness to mentor colleagues on challenging cases exemplifies her dedication to fostering professional growth. Her impact as an educator is profound, inspiring both learners and peers alike.

Department of Medicine Manpreet Malik Grady Memorial Hospital

Dr. Manpreet Malik is a nationally recognized expert in point-of-care ultrasound. Each year, he teaches multiple courses at regional and national conferences on how to use this modality, which improves patient care and experience while lowering length of stay, burden to subspecialty providers, and unnecessary costs. He also serves as the Program Director for our Emory Medicine Transitional Year program!

Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics Audrey Marsidi Emory Decatur Hospital

Dr. Audrey Marsidi directs the Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (REI) sub-I rotation. She devotes a tremendous amount of time and energy into maximizing the medical student experience and learning potential while on the rotation. She forms a lasting bond with the students that is reflected in their continuing to partner with her in their learning and career trajectory planning even after the REI rotation is over. She has done a wonderful job mentoring the fourth-year medical students who are interested in pursuing Ob/Gyn and in organizing their 4th-year elective on REI. She gets to know her mentees personally, meeting with them multiple times during their last year of medical school and advocating for them during the residency application process.

Department of Medicine Annie Massart Emory University Hospital

Dr. Annie Massart is a ceaseless advocate for effective medical education. She is a renowned teacher at the national level, where her talks draw huge crowds at conferences. She is a leader of our Division's Education Council and a caring mentee to trainees and colleagues alike—even to other mentors!

Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Joseph Mathias Emory University Hospital at Wesley Woods

Dr. Joseph Mathias is the Associate Education Director of the Addiction Alliance of Georgia and an exceptional teacher. He co-developed an immersion program for interdisciplinary healthcare professional students to learn about addiction. He provides lectures and clinical supervision to medical students, psychiatry residents, and fellows. He has been a Lead Clinical Assessor for the Emory SOM and in 2023 received a medical student teaching award.

Department of Anesthesiology Ian McCullough Emory University Hospital

Dr. Ian McCullough spearheads Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS) education for the Anesthesiology Department’s faculty and residents, directs the Neuroanesthesiology resident rotation, and leads the POCUS & Echocardiography resident rotation at Emory University Hospital. Education is a priority for Dr. McCullough. He excels at bedside teaching, inspires his learners to understand complicated concepts, and always finds time to teach even on busy operating room days.

Department of Radiology Amy Mehollin Ray Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

Dr. Amy Mehollin Ray’s gift is her unique mix of enthusiasm, experience, and meeting the learner where they are. Her expertise in learning management, coordination, and developing relationships has set the stage for new collaborations and renewed educational growth, with a confident and sure outlook on the future of education in our department.

Department of Anesthesiology Katherine Monroe Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

Dr. Katherine Monroe is the leader of the Emory Anesthesiologist Assistant (AA) Program. Her passion for making sure the students of the program succeed is remarkable. She wants her students to graduate the program with a level of clinical expertise that is lauded nationally (and is considered the benchmark for other AA programs in the US). She is an advocate, an incredible teacher, and a fantastic mentor.

Department of Medicine Nyina Muigai Emory University Hospital Midtown

Dr. Nyina Muigai is one of our nocturnists and despite working at night, she is actively engaged in teaching! She represented Emory University Hospital Midtown in this year’s hospital medicine teaching competition. She also engages in our Division's Clinical Vignettes competition with our group. She is an engaging, energetic teacher who never fails to bring humor to her teaching.

Department of Pediatrics Gargi Mukherjee Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

Dr. Gargi Mukherjee is a fantastic educator. She routinely provides effective bedside teaching, facilitates a capstone course titled “Introduction to Clinical Informatics, and is a mentor for the National Pediatric Hospital Medicine Fellow interest group for informatics. Dr. Mukherjee also delivers impactful small group interactive lectures on introduction to research and quality improvement for our pediatric hospital medicine fellows. Her formal educational roles and informal daily bedside teaching make her a powerhouse educator.

Department of Pediatrics Brittany Murray Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

Dr. Brittany Murray is a world-renowned leader in pediatric emergency medicine education. She spends time every year teaching pediatric emergency medicine in resource poor countries like Tanzania. Here at CHOA, she is well known for her clinical skills, strong knowledge base, and passion for teaching. She is well liked by learners and nursing staff as she is approachable and eager to teach!

Department of Biomedical Engineering David Myers

Dr. David Myers, Assistant Professor in Biomedical Engineering, is a remarkable educator, dedicated to engaging students with effective and inclusive teaching practices which have earned him consistently very high teaching scores and multiple honors for instruction excellence. A devoted and compassionate mentor, he actively supports trainees to publish in high-impact journals, present at national conferences, and successfully apply for prestigious fellowships and awards. In 2021, he initiated an educational social media campaign aimed at humanizing scientists, showcasing diversity, and making science more accessible to all: The Scieneers currently has 16,400+ followers and 125+ short videos created and produced by his trainees.

Department of Urology Vikram Narayan Emory University Hospital, Grady Memorial Hospital

Dr. Vikram Narayan is the site director for Urology at Grady. He always goes above and beyond to educate our residents. Dr. Narayan’s work with EPIC has shaped the health system and he is always finding new and innovative ways to work and lead. He is dedicated to student education and attends and participates in journal club activities outside of the hospital to engage our residents' learning and well-being. Dr. Narayan has served as an excellent mentor in our department.

Department of Emergency Medicine Gina Nichols Atlanta VA Medical Center, Grady Memorial Hospital

Dr. Gina Nichols is an excellent teacher, both at Grady and at the VA hospital. Not only does Dr. Nichols consistently and enthusiastically provide excellent education to our residents and students at both locations, but her passion for evidence-based practice shines through in other activities such as the running the VA Journal Club.

Department of Cell Biology Donald Noble

For the past several years, Dr. Donald Noble has taught undergraduate courses on human health and physiology, incorporating unique research on breathing techniques and meditation, along with student wellness surveys. Dr. Noble consistently receives stellar teaching evaluations and is exactly the type of researcher-educator we need. Moreover, he has mentored multiple undergraduate researchers. His most recent mentee defended his Neuroscience thesis project with Highest Honors in Spring 2024.

Department of Emergency Medicine Komal Paladugu Emory University Hospital Midtown

Dr. Komal Paladugu is a phenomenal educator. She is one of the most welcoming people in the department and makes herself easily accessible to learners. Dr. Paladugu has only been with Emory for a very short time but has already made herself integral to the educational offerings of the Emergency Medicine Ultrasound Section. She is the glue that holds the residency ultrasound conferences together by simultaneously mentoring ultrasound fellows and giving them the space to plan engaging teaching sessions while also stepping in and filling any gaps in planning when needed. Dr. Paladugu can be found weekly either at the bedside teaching residents or in the classroom lecturing to students, residents or fellows. She is a fountain of knowledge and assesses her audiences to tailor her lectures to meet the needs of all learners. She encourages curiosity and creativity and brings a joy to learning to which many people can only hope to aspire.

Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology Nikolaos Papadantonakis Emory University Hospital, Winship Cancer Institute

Dr. Nikolaos Papadantonakis, already an expert in the treatment of leukemia, has also taken on a leadership role with the Medical Student Rotation, in collaboration with the Tbilisi State Medical University in the country of Georgia and Emory School of Medicine. Dr. Papadantonakis has overseen curriculum development, teaching programs, clinical rotations, and direct teaching and mentorship of the students. The impact of the program is evident in how many of its alumni have gone on to prestigious residencies throughout the United States.

Department of Anesthesiology Alexander Papangelou Emory University Hospital

Dr. Alex Papangelou is the most engaging teacher in the operating room. Dr. Papangelou’s humble demeanor in combination with his confidence in his skills allow students to further their autonomy with new and different techniques. Even when students are successful, Dr. Papangelou provides pointed feedback on ways to improve, making them better doctors after every shift.

Department of Pediatrics Pratik "Tik" Patel Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

Dr. Pratik "Tik" Patel is lauded for his efforts to teach a variety of members of the healthcare team. He has been instrumental in the education of our advanced practice providers and fellows as they have cared for children who are a part of our Transplant & Oncology Infectious Disease team. Dr. Patel’s comprehensive approach to teaching makes patients with the most complex conditions seem more straightforward, and this enhances the commitment of those whom he teaches to the mission of patient care.

Department of Anesthesiology Gaurav Patel Emory University Hospital

Dr. Gaurav Patel's teaching is exceptional. He is considered a top educator to medical students, anesthesiology residents, and anesthesiologist assistant students. Dr. Patel works hard to ensure trainees of all levels feel empowered to learn. He is always looking for ways to turn a case into a teaching case for all trainees. Dr. Patel’s patience in the operating room is a virtue.

Department of Emergency Medicine Deepa Patel Emory University Hospital, Grady Memorial Hospital

Dr. Deepa Patel is an amazing educator who oversees critical care education time. She plans the entire curriculum for the multidisciplinary critical care fellows in the Anesthesia, Medical Critical Care, Neuro Critical Care, and Surgical Critical two-hour conference. Not only does she plan an expansive curriculum but also hosts regular review sessions for spaced repetition. Dr. Patel has created impressive flow and value while serving as both a chief resident and education coordinator.

Department of Pediatrics Amy Pattishall Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

Dr. Amy Pattishall has dedicated her career to pediatric urgent care education. She is a national leader in this field and started one of the first pediatric urgent care fellowships in the country. Dr. Pattishall has also developed national pediatric urgent care competency guidelines and aims to improve acute care for all pediatric patients. Her bedside teaching is commendable, and she is well-liked by all students, residents, and fellows. We are lucky to have Dr. Pattishall in our division.

Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics Marissa Platner Emory University Hospital Midtown

Dr. Marissa Platner is the new Assistant Program Director of our Maternal Fetal Medicine Fellowship. We are enthusiastic about her leadership and for the future direction of our program. Dr. Platner leads the educational experiences for our medical students and residents as well as on her service. Everyone is very appreciative of her dedication to teaching.

Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Jeffrey Rakofsky Emory University Hospital

Dr. Jeff Rakofsky is a respected physician, scientist and scholar. He has achieved an international reputation through his leadership role in the primary medical student education organization, the Association of Directors of Medical Student Education in Psychiatry. Dr. Rakofsky has been invited to conduct education seminars internationally, notably in Ethiopia and India, and has delivered grand rounds at a national level in four academic institutions. Dr. Rakofsky is a valued educator.

Department of Biomedical Informatics Matthew Reyna

Dr. Matthew Reyna is the Vice Chair for Education in BMI and serves as the Co-DGS for the BMI-BIOS-CS joint PhD program. This involves countless hours of unnoticed grind to keep the program running, and includes managing faculty, students and administrators in order to schedule courses, plan lessons, submit marking, allocate TAs, engage in rotations, submit paperwork, organize committee reviews, and ensure all students are on track. He has also redesigned the PhD program to create a new and innovative offering for AI-Health. Moreover, Dr. Reyna takes the time to provide engaged and active mentorship to every single student in the CSI program and postdoctoral fellows throughout their studies.

Department of Pediatrics Anna Rodenbough Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

Dr. Anna Rodenbough is a junior PICU faculty member who “jumped into the deep end” during her first year as faculty to become the Associate Program Director for the PICU fellowship program. She is an outstanding educator for the fellows and is a tireless advocate for expanding and supporting educational and training opportunities for the fellows. Dr. Rodenbough has successfully advocated for expanded support for academic scholarly travel, additional research training, and has expanded participation of fellows in regional and national training opportunities.

Department of Pharmacology and Chemical Biology Asheebo Rojas Emory University Hospital

Dr. Asheebo Rojas is a gifted and talented educator within the Department of Pharmacology and Chemical Biology. He is beloved by Emory students who consistently reward him with glowing reviews for the genuine passion he exhibits in his classroom teaching. Dr. Rojas contributes in meaningful ways to the teaching mission of programs within the School of Medicine and graduate education in the Graduate Division of Biomedical and Biological Sciences. In addition to classroom teaching, Dr. Rojas is a dedicated and wise mentor to many junior trainees. He is an exemplary citizen who consistently goes beyond the call of duty to serve the greater Emory community.

Department of Anesthesiology Michelle Romej Emory University Hospital

Dr. Michelle Romej is the educator everyone strives to be. She works tirelessly to make the experience for anesthesiology residents meaningful. As the associate residency program director, Dr. Romej has worked hard to improve the educational experience for our residents. She is truly a great teacher, mentor, and doctor. She is constantly teaching and recently assumed the role of organizing morning didactics at the EUH campus for the residents and learners. Dr. Romej cares about the wellness and wellbeing of residents and is an educator I want to emulate.

Department of Medicine Ronnye Rutledge Emory University Hospital

Dr. Ronnye Rutledge is an exemplary educator for patients, residents, students, and colleagues alike. Dr. Rutledge’s passion for medical education is unparalleled, and it fuels her incredible desire to advocate for all people in need. Her chalk talks are especially impressive, easily captivating the mind while driving home essential information within a short window of time. It is a pleasure to watch her work.

Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Faisal Saeed Emory University Hospital

Dr. Faisal Saeed is the Genitourinary Pathology Rotation Director within the Department of Pathology. He provides supervision and oversight of residents, fellows, and visiting medical students, ensuring that diagnostic interpretations are appropriate and aligned with best practices. In this role, he delivers exceptional lecture-based as well as ‘at-the-microscope’ based learning. His ability to combine professionalism and warmth encourages open communication and fosters a culture of teamwork.

Department of Anesthesiology Jay Sanford Emory University Hospital

Dr. Jay Sanford remains one of our most reliable and consistent teachers for our trainees. Trainees routinely request to work with him and report that he is an excellent clinical teacher. Dr. Sanford is also known to be both a mentor and coach for our trainees and junior faculty. He is a lifelong learner and pushes our trainees to do similarly!

Department of Anesthesiology Joanna Schindler Grady Memorial Hospital

Dr. Joanna Schindler is a dedicated educator for medical students and residents. As Director of the Department of Anesthesiology's 3rd and 4th Year Medical Student Clerkships, Dr. Shindler has revamped the curriculum and learning opportunities. She also spends countless hours mentoring students considering a career in Anesthesiology. During her tenure, the number of Emory medical students applying to and matching into Anesthesiology has increased four-fold. At Grady, Dr. Shindler can always be counted on to work with residents during the most challenging cases while maintaining safe patient care and providing excellent instruction. In addition, Dr. Shindler is a consistent presenter and participant in our morning didactics, and she is willing to cover even last minute openings in the conference schedule with a high-yield oral board review featuring clinical scenarios she has faced at Grady.

Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics David Schirmer Emory University Hospital

Dr. David Schirmer not only incorporates teaching in all of his patient encounters but also goes out of his way to make all learners feel included. He is never rushed and is always eager to give detailed, timely mini-didactic sessions on the fly. Dr. Schirmer is also the Gyn/OB APD and devotes hours of his week to optimizing the resident learning experience and quality.

Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Ann Schwartz Grady Memorial Hospital

Dr. Ann Schwartz is the vice chair for education in Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and a leader in educational initiatives. Throughout her career she has emphasized developing the next generation of academic and clinical leaders. Dr. Schwartz has also been a leader in supporting professionalism at Emory and a strong proponent of learners understanding the importance of being both clinically astute but also attuned to the emotional needs of their patients. She is a role model for our residents.

Department of Surgery Jason Sciarretta Grady Memorial Hospital

Dr. Jason Sciarretta has completely redesigned and enhanced the Trauma and Critical Care fellowship. He has worked to create a complete curriculum for the fellows which compliments their clinical work, and he serves as a mentor and advisor. Dr. Sciarretta has made this fellowship one of the most sought after in the nation.

Department of Pediatrics Neema Shah Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

Dr. Neema Shah's dedication to teaching deserves recognition. Excelling at bedside teaching, Dr. Shah fosters an environment where students thrive. She mentors medical students, residents, and pediatric hospital medicine fellows, currently guiding one on a national MedEd project. Her devotion to medical students is also evident in her engaging clerkship lectures and participation in OSCEs.

Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Andrew Sherrill The Emory Clinic

Dr. Andrew Sherrill is an incredible mentor. He is so knowledgeable and thoughtful in every interaction, and he adapts his feedback to the training needs and interpersonal style of his students. Dr. Sherrill is always encouraging of students’ professional growth. Rather than simply giving directives, he works collaboratively with students. He goes above and beyond as a supervisor in providing direct feedback and brings his fun and honest personality to make mentees feel supported and at ease. He encourages mentees to find their own voice and this leads to greater confidence. Dr. Sherrill is a shining star within the Psychiatry department and Emory as a whole.

Department of Pediatrics Whitney Sherry Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

Dr. Whitney Sherry’s teaching expertise is exemplified not only by the bedside teaching she does with medical students, residents, and fellows, but also by the numerous lectures she gives for board review and grand rounds. Dr. Sherry has advised countless residents and fellows, not only in their clinical growth, but also regarding their scholarship and career growth. She is a leader in education.

Department of Radiology Kush Singh Emory Johns Creek Hospital, Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital

Dr. Kush Singh is the ideal mentor. He takes students, even from other departments, under his wing to navigate academic medicine. Dr. Singh demonstrates a commitment to excellence, and Emory is lucky to have him.

Department of Anesthesiology Susan Smith Emory University Hospital

Dr. Susan Smith is an inspiration. She is the perfect program director of our anesthesiology residency. Dr. Smith works to advocate for the residents' best interests and considers their education to be of the utmost importance. She strives to provide the best didactics and training possible. Dr. Smith’s ability to mentor and work with students and trainees of all levels is impressive.

Department of Family and Preventive Medicine Veketa Smith

Dr. Veketa Smith is an exceptional educator, and a true gem in the physician assistant program. She is instrumental in the planning and execution of hundreds of clinical rotations while inspiring and guiding students on their difficult journey. Dr. Smith also teaches in the classroom and clinically in infectious disease. She is an outstanding teacher that has already improved numerous program policies, processes and curriculum. She is an amazing person whose commitment to education and Emory is very appreciated.

Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics Christina Smith-Winfield Emory Decatur Hospital

Dr. Christina Smith-Winfield is such an asset to our M4 students applying to residency, serving as a crucial member of the Career Advising team. She serves as a scheduling mentor, leading virtual Career Advising sessions, assisting with personal statements, and welcoming M4 elective learners in clinic and on labor and delivery. Dr. Smith-Winfield is always looking for ways to be more involved and to support students with their career paths. The OBGYN Department is so lucky to have her!

Department of Anesthesiology Roman Sniecinski Emory University Hospital

Dr. Roman Sniecinski continues to make considerable contributions to our trainees. He has years of experience caring for complex patients that he willingly shares with trainees. Dr. Sniecinski is an excellent evidence-based physician who encourages his trainees to base their practice on evidence as well. In addition, he spends a considerable amount of time helping senior residents prepare for boards. We are grateful for Dr. Sniecinski’s continuing and significant contributions!

Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics Jessica Spencer Emory University Hospital, Emory University Hospital Midtown

Dr. Jessica Spencer served as the Vice-Chair of Education, and no one has ever been more committed to creating a better system across all levels of trainees that focuses on improving the global education for every learner. This is a position which requires tough love for both faculty and trainees. Dr. Spencer was instrumental in the creation of two new departmental fellowships. She is an educational leader and an inspiration.

Department of Rehabilitation Medicine Peter Sprague

Dr. Peter Sprague is an outstanding educator. He creates a learning environment that allows all students to thrive.

Department of Dermatology Mary Spraker Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, The Emory Clinic

Dr. Mary Spraker is a legendary career educator in dermatology at Emory. For many years, she directed the M3 Dermatology Clerkship and co-directed the M1 Skin, Muscle, Bones and Joints course. Her teaching has touched countless medical students, residents, fellows, colleagues, patients and parents. Dr. Spraker has been a model teacher and a trusted advisor for many faculty as well.

Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics Jade Stafford Emory University Hospital Midtown

Dr. Jade Stafford is a phenomenal physician educator. Her reviews from students and trainees highlight her ability to translate difficult concepts into high-yield digestible information. Dr. Stafford has been such a support for the OBGYN Clerkship and M4 students. Students have commented that she obviously cares about student learning and is an exceptional teacher, exuding patience and bringing the best out in learners by giving them autonomy and being open to answering any and all questions. Outside of clinical teaching, Dr. Stafford is committed to the success of her mentees and revels in their successful launch into competitive postgraduate positions and desired employment. We are so grateful to have her in the OBGYN Department!

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

Dr. Cleo Stafford II is a highly respected physician educator. He is consistently invited to lecture on various sports medicine topics and provide hands on musculoskeletal ultrasound instruction at the national level. Both students and trainees thrive in Dr. Stafford’s clinic where he is able to uniquely challenge them with compassion while encouraging them to provide exceptional care. His mentorship has allowed future physicians to win awards and obtain highly sought after postgraduate positions and employment.

Department of Human Genetics Christine Stanislaw Winship Cancer Institute

Ms. Christine Stanislaw has been part of the Genetics Counseling Program since its inception. This year, she returned to the role of Clinical Rotations Director. Ms. Stanislaw went the extra mile in this role to make sure that students get their most preferred rotation experiences. She was able to coordinate experiences in South Africa and Savannah, GA for students who were seeking experiences beyond the greater Atlanta area.

Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics Kristen Starbuck Emory Decatur Hospital, Winship Cancer Institute

Dr. Kristen Starbuck is an amazing and patient surgical mentor who is always willing to sit down and walk a fellow through a procedure and then give them space (with guidance) to do it solo. Dr. Starbuck is truly able to embody the practice of giving trainees graduated autonomy. In the clinic, she also ensures the trainees understand the rationale for treatment decisions--complete with references! Dr. Starbuck truly cares about her learners and does everything to be the educator they need.

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

Ms. Jennifer Stever is a fantastic educator and advocate for anesthesiologist assistant (AA) students. Her teaching skills have won other awards, but her passion for making sure the students at the Emory AA program succeed is certainly second to none. Ms. Stever works hard to stabilize the program and is an asset to the Emory School of Medicine.

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

Dr. Sejal Tamakuwala is an outstanding instructor. She has won multiple teaching awards from the Emory Department of GYN/OB and has served as the associate director for their clerkship for several years. Dr. Tamakuwala recently instituted a new "Residents as Teachers" program to improve teaching by postgraduate trainees to medical students; this has received excellent feedback from the resident "teachers" as well as the students. She mentors multiple residents in the department and provides advice and feedback on applications/personal statements for students looking to match into OB/GYN. Dr. Tamakuwala is appreciated by the leadership in her department and several others as well.

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

Dr. Yilang Tang directs the Addiction Psychiatry Fellowship and is also the director of the addiction psychiatry module for the general psychiatry residency program. He turns each patient interaction into a profound learning moment. He asks thought-provoking questions which stimulate critical thinking and enrich the educational experience. Dr. Tang’s approach to clinical teaching is centered on evidence-based practice and clinical reasoning. He synthesizes complex topics and makes them easier to understand for learners. Dr. Tang imparts his vast knowledge base to the next generation of psychiatrists, helping to shape the future of the field. He shows a genuine concern for the well-being of trainees and is committed to supporting the development of their professional identity.

Department of Emergency Medicine Todd Taylor Grady Memorial Hospital

Dr. Todd Taylor is an excellent educator and works hard to disseminate his expertise. He does this at an institutional level by assisting with multiple faculty development sessions. Taylor is an eloquent speaker who shares his expertise and passion and represents himself and Emory very well.

Department of Medicine Meredith Trubitt Atlanta VA Medical Center

Dr. Meredith Trubitt brings her calm, thoughtful teaching energy to her role as a hospitalist physician at the Atlanta VA Medical Center as well as a co-host of the Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast. Dr. Trubitt has won several teaching awards and never misses an opportunity to cheer on and promote her learners.

Department of Radiology Monica Umpierrez Emory University Hospital, Grady Memorial Hospital

Dr. Monica Umpierrez is an excellent teacher of musculoskeletal radiology and teaches fellows in other departments. She volunteers her time to teach the rheumatology fellows at the bimonthly Radiology-Rheumatology Musculoskeletal Radiology Conference.

Department of Pediatrics Sarah Varghese Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

Dr. Sarah Varghese embodies all the qualities of an exemplary physician educator. She combines deep clinical expertise with a profound commitment to teaching and helping her students, residents, fellows, and even junior faculty grow within their field of medicine. Dr. Varghese guides, inspires, and supports her trainees’ and mentees’ professional and personal growth by providing constructive and supportive feedback, helping them navigate challenges, and encouraging them to pursue their interests. Her role as an educator and mentor extends to the broader medical community through her extensive workshops and presentations at national conferences. Dr. Varghese is truly an invaluable asset to our medical and academic community.

Department of Medicine Srihari Veeraraghavan Emory University Hospital

Dr. Srihari Veeraraghavan is the director of the interstitial lung disease clinic at Emory. He has an encyclopedic knowledge of both pulmonary and critical care medicine which he does not hesitate to share with his learners. He further fosters an environment of learning by pushing his learners to present a teaching point on rounds each day. Veeraraghavan role models empathy and advocating for patients both in clinic and the intensive care unit.

Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Kartik Viswanathan Emory University Hospital Midtown

Dr. Kartik Viswanathan is an exceptional pathologist and a skilled educator who brings an amazing energy to our training program. He is talented, well read, inquisitive, tireless, and productive. All of these inspire motivation in the trainees he interacts with to go the extra mile. His teaching approach extends beyond imparting foundational concepts in Pathology; he also emphasizes the essential skills of effective and timely communication with clinicians, as well as methods to prioritize cases based on urgency and complexity. Dr. Viswanathan has included a number of residents from multiple departments on published and presented research projects as a young faculty. Residents, fellows, and even fellow faculty consistently express appreciation for his thoughtful and comprehensive approach.

Department of Medicine Pam Vohra-Khullar The Emory Clinic

Dr. Pam Vohra-Khullar is the director of the Outpatient Experience (OPEX) for medical students and the resident clinic at 1525 Clifton Road. She is a strong advocate for students and residents in these roles and is dedicated to ensuring a supportive learning environment. In her role as site lead for the Academic Internal Medicine Center, she fosters the professional development of her colleagues at the 1525 clinic as well as an environment of growth and collaboration.

Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Qun Wang Emory University Hospital

Dr. Qun Wang is passionate about and dedicated to trainee education, consistently delivering high-quality lectures and unknown slide sessions, and providing invaluable guidance and feedback. As the Rotation Director of Breast Pathology, Dr. Wang has tailored the educational goals and objectives of the Breast Pathology Rotation to provide Breast Surgical Oncology Fellows with a comprehensive, multidisciplinary education crucial for the patient care. Additionally, She serves on and contributes to the Emory Pathology AP Education Committee, striving to maintain an excellent training environment and foster trainee growth. Dr. Wang’s dedication and advocacy for trainees mark her as an outstanding educator.

Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Constantina Watson Atlanta VA Medical Center

Dr. Constantina Watson is a dedicated and experienced psychotherapy supervisor and educator. She supervises and mentors psychology interns at the Atlanta VA and provides education on psychodynamic interventions. Dr. Watson also provides supervision for Emory Addiction Psychiatry fellows and provides lectures on the assessment and treatment of Veterans with co-occurring PTSD and substance use disorder. She is highly sought after as a clinical supervisor, and her trainees speak highly of their educational experiences with her. Dr. Watson actively seeks opportunities to provide supervision and goes above and beyond with her supervisees.

Department of Medicine Andrew Webster Atlanta VA Medical Center

Dr. Andrew Webster understands the value of education and teaching to the learner and teacher. He is able to provide clear explanations and guidance, ensuring that his learners fully understand the concepts being taught. Dr. Webster takes the time to listen and uses clear and concise language to convey his thoughts and perspectives. He established the Infectious Diseases Microbiology rounds at the VA, in addition to teaching students and residents.

Department of Anesthesiology Devin Weinberg Emory University Hospital

Dr. Devin Weinberg leads the medical students at Emory University Hospital. He inspires those interested in Anesthesiology and works hard to improve the educational experience for all trainees at the EUH. Dr. Weinberg is truly an inspiration.

Department of Family and Preventive Medicine Erin Weinisch Emory Decatur Hospital

Dr. Erin Weinisch is an exceptional leader within the Emory Physician Assistant (PA) Program as the Director of Didactic Education. She embodies excellence in education. In addition to ongoing enhancements to the didactic curriculum, faculty onboarding, and collaborating with clinical education team, she also leads innovative inter-professional educational opportunities to integrate curriculum with the DPT and MD Programs. Her use of active learning kept students engaged as she taught seven courses last year--an incredible number of credit hours and a wide range of topics. She advised more than 20 students, providing support and guidance to didactic and clinical year students. Beyond Emory, Dr. Weinisch is working at the national level in PA education to continue to push our program and profession forward.

Department of Urology Aaron Weiss Emory Johns Creek Hospital, Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital

Dr. Aaron Weiss is universally well-regarded by the residents for his patience, and his ability to recognize and support the strengths of the trainees. Dr. Weiss’ feedback is always welcomed and always dedicated to improving their performance.

Department of Medicine Byron Williams Jr. Emory University Hospital

Dr. Byron Williams Jr. has served as the program director of the cardiology fellowship for over 10 years. In this position, he has dedicated himself to the education and mentorship of hundreds of fellows. As Dr. Williams moves into a new role this year, it is fitting to recognize him for all his dedication and hard work.

Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Raymond Young Emory University Hospital

Dr. Raymond Young is the clinical leader of the consult programs across all of the Emory Hospitals and has mentored medical students, residents, and fellows who have gone on to become leaders in the field. Dr. Young emphasizes professionalism and respect for the patient and is a model clinician.

Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics Marisa Young Grady Memorial Hospital

Dr. Marisa Young is an outstanding educator, consummate professional, and true example of an academic OB/GYN generalist. She tirelessly provides evidence-based care while teaching her residents and medical students the importance of compassion and empathy for her patients. Despite the situation, Dr. Young keeps her sense of humor and calm, setting an example for her learners and other faculty. She makes our department better.

Department of Family and Preventive Medicine Ali Zarrabi Emory University Hospital Midtown

Dr. Ali Zarrabi is a fantastic teacher who inspires our trainees to understand patients and families better, thereby more effectively ameliorating suffering associated with chronic pain.

Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Wei Zheng Emory University Hospital

Dr. Wei Zheng stands out as an exceptional educator and mentor. He oversees the GI and Liver Pathology rotation and consistently fosters an encouraging learning environment where trainees thrive. Dr. Zheng’s approachability and enthusiasm for teaching are evident, ensuring that trainees receive ample support whenever needed. He tirelessly contributes to developing whole slide imaging (WSI) educational materials for liver pathology. Dr. Zheng also wholeheartedly dedicates himself to mentoring residents and fellows in their research endeavors, empowering them to deliver impactful platform presentations in national and international conferences.