Awards - Alumni Association
Congratulations to the 2013 Alumni Association Award Recipients!
The awards committee, chaired by Vanessa Boyce, Ph.D., CoM '07, has announced the recipients of this year's Alumni Association Awards. The awards will be presented on Saturday, May 4 during the Alumni Weekend Awards Luncheon. Join us as we celebrate and honor our distinguished alumni.
WMC/MCP Alumnae/i Achievement Award
Elizabeth E. Frauenhoffer, M.D., MCP '83
This award was established to recognize a WMC/MCP graduate who is highly acclaimed for excellent service and accomplishment in his/her respective professional field, leadership in the medical profession, participation in professional organizations, and scholarly activity that brings recognition to the medical school and the Association.
HU Distinguished Alumnus/a Award
Michael Rhodes, M.D., HU '70
This award was established to recognize a Hahnemann University graduate who is highly acclaimed for excellent service and accomplishment in his/her respective professional field, leadership in the medical profession, participation in professional organizations, and scholarly activity that brings recognition to the medical school and the Association.
Boots Cooper Community Service Award
William N. Bernhard, M.D., HU '57
This award was established to recognize a graduate of Drexel University College of Medicine or any of the predecessor schools who has, over the years, achieved significant accomplishments in his/her professional field, touched the community through leadership involvement, and provided a significant impact on community health aspects.
Lifetime Achievement Award
Mark H. Wholey, M.D., HU '53
The Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes alumni for outstanding achievements in their professional lives, personal integrity and stature, and who have made lasting contributions to their chosen profession. The Lifetime Achievement Award is the highest honor given by the Alumni Association.
Outstanding Alumni Awards
These awards were established to recognize graduates of the Drexel University College of Medicine or any of the predecessor schools for significant accomplishment and excellence in one or more of the following areas: clinical practice, research, teaching, mentorship, or entrepreneurship.
Outstanding Alumni Teacher – Arnold J. Smolen, Ph.D., M.D., M.S., HU ’72
Outstanding Researcher – Michael Jonah Fine, M.D., HU ’83
Outstanding Mentor – Lanny Edelsohn, M.D., HU '67
Graduate Citation Award
Jim M. Burns, Jr., Ph.D., HU '89
This award was established to recognize a Ph.D. graduate of Drexel University College of Medicine or any of the predecessor schools who is highly acclaimed for his/her significant accomplishments in the field of medical research as evidenced by notable publications and presentations or who has made significant contributions by bringing notable medications, devices, or technologies to market which significantly impact the medical profession.
The Graduate Citation Award will be presented at the
Discovery 2013 Awards Dinner held on October 3, 2013.
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