Awards & Honors
Departmental Leadership and Service Award
Other Department of Emergency Medicine, Duke University School of Medicine · June 2025 This award is given to the individual who exemplifies and epitomizes the foundational principles of the department in clinical excellence and values, supports the advancement of discovery, dedicates themselves to educating future leaders, participates in collaborative administration, and combines leadership and citizenship to promote the department both within and outside the institution.Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award
University Duke University Office of the Provost & The Algernon Sydney Sullivan Foundation · April 2025 Duke University gives this award annually to recognize members of the Duke community who have demonstrated generosity of character and acted as humble community members, placing service to others before self-interest. Qualities and contribution to others should be practically applied to daily living, distinct from academic and professional achievements.Recent Alumni Award
Other Wayne State University School of Medicine · May 18, 2024 More about this awardHealth Justice Award
Department University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) · November 2, 2023Kathleen J. Clem Distinguished Faculty Award
Department Duke University Department of Emergency Medicine · June 20222022 National Junior Faculty Teaching Award
National American College of Emergency Physicians · 2022 More about this awardFaculty Teacher of the Year Award
Department Duke University Department of Emergency Medicine · June 2020Clinical Service Award - Productivity
Other Section of Emergency Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine · 2019 More about this awardLeadership Scholarship
Other Illinois College of Emergency Physicians · 2017 Leadership & Advocacy Award More about this awardHumanitarian Award
Department Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine · 2017Ralph Wadley, M.D. Scholarship
Other Wayne State University School of Medicine · 2014 Awarded for Leadership & Civic EngagementArthur Johnson Leadership Award
Other Wayne State University's Office of Government and Community Affairs · 2013 The awards, named after late civil rights leader and Wayne State administrator Arthur L. Johnson, honor individuals and organizations — nominated by the public — whose contributions positively affect the community.20 in their 20's Award
Other Crain's Detroit Business · 2013 Crain's Detroit Business' "20 in their 20s" award recognizes young professionals in the Detroit area who are making significant contributions in their fields. The program highlights individuals who are making a difference in the region and showcases their achievements in business, philanthropy, and various other sectors. The award has been recognizing these rising stars for over 15 years. The award is part of Crain's Detroit Business's recognition programs, which celebrate individuals who are making an impact in the Detroit area. The "20 in their 20s" program specifically focuses on those in their twenties who are demonstrating leadership, innovation, and dedication in their respective fields. More about this awardIn the News
Published January 18, 2024
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Published June 29, 2023
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Published May 15, 2023
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Published September 8, 2022
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Published June 13, 2022
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Published August 11, 2021
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