2024 GRADUATE AWARDS
18 . DAISY AWARD The DAISY Foundation , as part of its service to the nursing profession ’ s role in patient care , established this Student Award to provide colleges / schools of nursing a national recognition program that they may use to recognize and celebrate nursing students who demonstrate commitment to care and compassion and make the nurse-patient connection that makes such a difference in the healthcare experience .
COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND HEALTH
19 . DR . CHARLES W . BUGGS AWARD The College of Science and Heath ’ s highest award , named after the prominent microbiologist and first dean of the College of Science and Health at Charles R . Drew University , is presented to the graduate who has maintained the highest GPA throughout their training and has exemplified the personal characteristics of excellence and compassion .
20 . DR . JACK MITCHELL AWARD Named for a community physician who was an early advocate of allied health education at Charles R . Drew University , this award is presented to the graduating senior who has demonstrated leadership among their peers in college and university activities and in the provision of healthcare to community residents .
21 . DR . RAYMOND KIVEL AWARD Named for the medical director whose leadership garnered nationwide prominence for the MEDEX Physician Assistant Program , this award is presented to the graduating student whose voluntary community service has demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to the delivery of healthcare in medically underserved communities .
22 . DR . MARY McLEOD BETHUNE AWARD Named honor of the outstanding educator whose life and legacy serves as an inspiration to all , this award is presented to the graduating student who has demonstrated the ability to persist in the face of adversity .
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