2024 GRADUATE AWARDS
7 . CESAR CHAVEZ AWARD This award is named for the noted Mexican American labor leader and civil rights activist and is presented to the graduating student who exemplifies Ceasar Chavez ’ s commitment to education and service .
8 . 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 exemplify Dr . Rodriguez-Trias ’ commitment to social justice in Pediatrics or Women ’ s Health .
9 . 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 .)
10 . DEAN ’ S AWARD OF EXCELLENCE This award is presented to the student who has excelled academically throughout their medical school career .
11 . 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 .
12 . 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 surgical specialties . This award is presented to the graduating student who has excelled academically in surgery .
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