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Academic Honors
Pediatric Trials Network (PTN) Recognition Award
National Pediatric Trials Network · 2025 Received in recognition of contributions as Protocol Chair and Site Principal Investigator for the HYP01 Study, acknowledging leadership in a national, multicenter pediatric clinical trial conducted through the Pediatric Trials Network.Career Service Milestone
University Duke University · 2024 Recognized for achievement of a significant career service milestone at Duke University.Relative Value Unit (RVU) Achievement Reward
University Duke University Health System · 2023 Awarded in recognition of RVU achievement following transition from the Private Diagnostic Clinic (PDC) to Duke Health Integrated Practice (DHIP).Gayle G. Arnold Award for Best Scientific Paper
National American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine (AACPDM) · 2021 Awarded for best scientific paper presented at AACPDM; contributor and middle author on the award‑winning abstract related to the ACCeNT‑CP study.Clinic Care Partner Recognition
National Spina Bifida Association · 2020 Recognized for excellence in clinical care. Serving as Co Director of the Spina Bifida multidisciplinary clinic throughout the period of recognition, contributing to program leadership and quality initiatives.Research Poster Award
National Down Syndrome Medial Interest Group · 2015Physician Scholar participating in global health work in Eritrea, Africa.
International Yale / Johnson & Johnson Physician Scholar, Global Health Program · 2008Compassionate Caregiver Award
University Yale New Have Pediatric Residency · 2008 Recognized for extraordinary compassion in caring for patients and their families.Dr. William E. Jacott Award
Other University of Minnesota Medical School · 2005 Awarded for best performance in the Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE).Nicolette Norton Scholarship Award
Other University of Minnesota Medical School Students · 2005 Scholarship recognizing empathy, dignity, integrity, and compassion in patient care.Dr. Charles Ruth Bagley Scholarship Award
Other University of Minnesota Medical School Students · 2005 Awarded in recognition of ability to interact with patients in a positive and professional manner.Student Service Award
University University of Minnesota Medical School Students · 2005 Recognized for humanism and service to the community.The Memorial Award
University University of Minnesota Medical School Students · 2005 Awarded for generosity and kindness to others.Edwin Eddy Foundation Essay Scholarship Award
University University of Minnesota Medical School · 2004 Competitive scholarship awarded for excellence in essay writing.Academic Award
University University of Minnesota Medical School · 2004 Recognized for academic excellence during medical school.Alpha Omega Alpha
Scholarly Society University of Minnesota Medical School · 2001 2001-2005University of Minnesota Academic Award
Scholarly Society University of Minnesota Medical School · 2001 2001-2005Tennessee Nurse Student Leadership Award
Other State Nurse Association · 1994 Awarded for leadership during nurse training.Outstanding Graduate Nurse Student of the Year
University Vanderbilt School of Nursing · 1994 Recognized for academic and professional excellence as a graduate nursing student.Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society
Scholarly Society Vanderbilt School of Nursing · 1994National Health Service Corps Scholarship
National Department of Health and Human Services · 1994 1994-1996Recipient of national scholarship supporting service to underserved communities.