2023 GRADUATE AWARDS
DR . HELEN RODRIGUEZ-TRIAS AWARD — Named for the Latina Pediatrician who was the first president of the American Public Health Association . She was an advocate for social justice for underserved and disadvantaged populations , especially children and women . The award is presented to the graduating students who exemplifies Dr . Rodriguez-Trias ’ commitment to social justice in Pediatrics and Women ’ s Health .
RECIPENT : Kimberly Juarez
DR . THEODORE Q . MILLER PEER ADVOCACY AWARD — This award is named for the former Medical Student Affairs Dean , who was an outstanding mentor and advisor to medical students . This award is presented to the graduating student who has advocated for their classmates throughout their medical school careers and demonstrated outstanding leadership . ( For example , class officers , medical student council representatives , SNMA or LMSA student leaders , etc .)
RECIPENT : Katherina Tanson
DEAN ’ S AWARD OF EXCELLENCE — This award is presented to the student who has excelled academically throughout their medical school career .
RECIPENT : Aileen Arevalo
DEAN ’ S HUMANISM IN MEDICINE AWARD — This award is presented to the student who best demonstrates the ideals of outstanding compassion in the delivery of care , respect for patients , their families , and healthcare colleagues , as well as demonstrated clinical excellence .
RECIPENT : Micaela Torres
DR . DELFORD WILLIAMS III SURGERY AWARD — This award is named for the former Surgery Clerkship Director that provided excellent mentorship to medical students interested in the surgical specialties . This award is presented to the graduating student who has excelled academically in the field of surgery .
RECIPENT : Dominic Williams
MEDICAL STUDENT RESEARCH THESIS PROGRAM AWARDS — This award is presented to the top three graduating seniors who have met all research requirements with punctuality , a high degree of independence , organization , and professionalism and have earned an outstanding score on their theses evaluation by producing a quality scholarly work .
GOLD : SILVER : BRONZE :
Roberto Gonzalez Cristina Valdovinos Janae Chatmon and Angelica M . Johnsen
39th ANNUAL COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY 19