Dean’s Recognition Award
Dean’s Recognition Award recipients are chosen for each school by the leadership of Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine. Recipients exemplify exceptional service to medical education.

• Kelly J. Yardley, Arizona
• Dana Herrigel, M.D., Florida
• Kendall H. Lee, M.D., Ph.D., Minnesota

Distinguished Service Award
Chosen by Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine leadership, Distinguished Service Award recipients are Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine educators or leaders who have exemplified outstanding service and dedication to the medical school over the course of their career.

• Mira T. Keddis, M.D., Arizona
• Gerardo Colon-Otero, M.D., Florida
• Rick A. Nishimura, M.D., Minnesota

Dean’s Award for Belonging
Belonging is important at Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine, which is committed to creating an environment that embraces this value for our students and faculty. The recipients of the Dean’s Award for Belonging exemplify exceptional service to the medical school for their efforts related to fostering a sense of belonging.

• Dan J. Thompson

Distinguished Teacher Award
Chosen by Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine leadership, Distinguished Teacher Award recipients are Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine educators or leaders who have demonstrated an exceptional commitment to medical education.

• Jeffrey B. Geske, M.D.
• David J. Rosenman, M.D.

Teaching Excellence Award
The Teaching Excellence Award is based on MedHub evaluations, and it celebrates the most effective educators as nominated by students. Award recipients scored the highest in the category of overall effectiveness of teaching and had the highest number of nominations for the award.

• Shaun D. Daidone, M.D., Arizona
• Edward T. Haupt, M.D., Florida
• Omar M. Ghanem, M.D., Minnesota

Teacher of the Year Award
Each year, graduating medical students on each campus select one faculty member to receive the Teacher of the Year Award. This award is given in recognition of outstanding contributions to undergraduate medical education at Mayo Clinic.

• James Kelley, M.D., Arizona
• Brian P. Shapiro, M.D., M.A., Florida
• Ryan M. Giddings Connolly, M.D., Minnesota

Golden Stethoscope Award
Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine third-and fourth-year students on each campus select up to three residents or fellow educators to receive the Golden Stethoscope Award. Students recognize these residents and fellows for their outstanding commitment to medical student education and for going above and beyond expectations during the students’ clinical experiences.

• Cody A. Cunningham, M.D., Ph.D., Arizona Resident
• Brian A. Parker, M.D., MBA, Arizona Resident
• Christopher N. Kanaan, M.D., Arizona Fellow
• Claire E. Wilson, M.D., Florida Resident
• Eric C. Zuberi, M.D., Florida Resident
• Kevin G. Tayon, M.D., Florida Fellow
• Becky T. Brooks, M.D., Minnesota Resident
• Jason K. Lee, M.D., Minnesota Resident
• Bonnie C. Sohn, M.D., Minnesota Fellow

Mayo Brothers Award
Given in memory of William and Charles Mayo’s service to the Army, this prestigious award is presented to graduating medical school students who embody the values of Mayo Clinic as well as the values of the United States Armed Forces: academic performance, leadership, service, integrity, dutifulness, and dedication to patients. Recipients of this award have honorable military service and are chosen by Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine leadership.

• Robert J. Kelly III
• James Youngsoo Kim

Dean’s Recognition Award
Dean’s Recognition Award recipients are chosen by Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences leadership. Recipients exemplify exceptional service to graduate school education.

• Felicity T. Enders, Ph.D.
• Nhan L. Tran, Ph.D.

Teacher of the Year Awards
Each year, the graduate students select faculty members to receive Teacher of the Year Awards. The awards are given to faculty members who have made significant contributions to graduate student education.

• Pam J. McLean, Ph.D.
• Leigh G. Griffiths, MRCVS, Ph.D.

Outstanding Mentor Award
Outstanding Mentor Award recipients are chosen by the Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences predoctoral students to recognize effective mentors. Mentorship refers to the facilitation of individual student success and independence by providing appropriate tools and promoting skill learning in a mutually respectful environment with open communication. Effective mentors advise and help the mentee develop the numerous skills they need to be scientific leaders.

• Marina R. Walther-Antonio, Ph.D.