Texas Academy of Internal Medicine awards Diehl its most prestigious honor Andrew Kemper Diehl, M.D., M.Sc., F.A.C.P., professor of general medicine who holds the O. Roger Hollan Endowed Professorship, was selected by the Texas Academy of Internal Medicine as a 2006 Laureate. This is the academy’s highest honor.
The Laureate Award honors fellows and masters of the American College of Physicians (ACP) who have demonstrated a commitment to excellence in medical care, education or research, and in service to their community, the chapter and the ACP.
“Dr. Diehl is a highly accomplished academic general internist who has contributed across the full range of our Health Science Center missions,” said Robert A. Clark, M.D., M.A.C.P., assistant vice president for clinical research at the Health Science Center. “His achievements in patient care, medical education, research, medical administration and academic leadership are exceptional. He is a paradigm of academic internal medicine and well deserving of this award.”
Dr. Diehl has been recognized nationally for his clinical research contributions, and has been listed in numerous regional and national “Best Doctors” designations for more than 10 years.
Papagerakis presented with prestigious fellowship The John Clarkson Fellowship was presented to Sylvana Papagerakis, M.D., Ph.D., assistant professor of dental diagnostic science, at the 84th General Session and Exhibition of the International Association for Dental Research (IADR) held in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
The John Clarkson Fellowship allows investigators to obtain training and experience in public dental health at a center of excellence. As the recipient, she will spend up to six months at a research facility outside of the Health Science Center studying aspects of public dental health of relevance to the United States. She will receive funding for accommodations, subsistence and travel up to $15,000.
The fellowship is in honor of John Clarkson, who served as executive director of the IADR/American Association for Dental Research from 1990-97.
Department of Surgery honors its dedicated employeesWilliam “Niel” Brown, vascular technologist in the surgery department, and Jeni Wilson, clinical nurse specialist in the trauma division, were recently recognized as the surgery department’s June and July Employees of the Month.
Brown, honored in June, is a model employee who possesses exceptional characteristics, his colleagues said. He recently partnered with Maureen Sheehan, M.D., assistant professor of surgery, to perform endovenous laser therapy (EVLT), a leading laser treatment for varicose veins, in the clinical setting. He is the technologist who offered to commit time for additional training to assist Dr. Sheehan in EVLT and he plays an integral part in this new endeavor.
Wilson, honored in July, is considered a role model to her colleagues, as she demonstrates exceptional knowledge, skills and morals. Although she holds a heavy work load, she still finds time to mentor nursing students and assists residents. Her colleagues say her positive attitude and enthusiasm are infectious.
Thanks to Brown and Wilson for their dedication!
