School of Medicine Office of Professional Oversight Announces Award Winners
04/10/2024
The Saint Louis University School of Medicine has the Professional Oversight Professional Award Recipients for the period of June 2023 to February 2024.
The awards recognize educators and staff for their work.
Excellence in Professionalism Award Recipients
The Excellence in Professionalism Award recognizes educators (faculty, fellows, residents, students, nurses, administration, etc.) who exceptionally model the core principles of professionalism as stated below:
- Investment and engagement in learner education
- Practices civility and an understanding of respect
- Recognizes and honors the vast diversity within our learning environment
- Displays patience, empathy and care
- Is trustworthy and committed to the practice of medicine
The winners are:
- Kevin Jagessar, Ph.D,, Research Scientist, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
- Raymond Okeke, M.D., Resident, General Surgery
- Vimita Patel, M.D., Resident, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience
- Joseph Espiritu, M.D., Faculty, Internal Medicine
- Adam Newlin, M.D., Resident, Psychiatry
- Samuel Rhienehardt, M.D., Faculty, Colon and Rectal Surgery
- Wissam Kiwan, M.D., Faculty, Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
Staff Pillar of Professionalism Award Recipients
Criteria for the Staff Pillar of Professionalism Award:
- Strong nominations will address the nominees ability to rise above their peers in one or more of the following categories.
- Collaboration with internal and/ or external stakeholders
- Fosters positivity and a supportive work environment
- Significantly contributes to established unit goals
- Role models professional behavior
- Leads with courage
- Commitment to creating an inclusive working environment
- Dedication to individual growth and professional development
This year the winners were:
- Lisa Israel, Director, Office of Professional Oversight
- Patricia Anderson, Program Coordinator, CASE
- Bernadette Wylie, Technologist, IT Services, SOM
- Avery Levinger, Administrative Assistant, Office of Curricular Affairs
- Emily Hines, Director, Office of Admissions
- Denise Parker, Business Manager, Office of Curricular Affairs
- Mersiha Skokic, Nurse Navigator, Oncology
- Madeleine Rowe, Clerkship Coordinator, Internal Medicine