The College of Community Health Sciences hosted its 2nd Annual Distinguished Faculty and Staff Awards March 30. The award ceremony recognized employees for their hard work, excellence and dedication to CCHS and its University Medical Center and University of Alabama Student Health Center and Pharmacy.
Awards:
Distinguished Innovation Award
Recognizes excellence in innovation in research, quality improvement, or College operations
Faculty: Dr. Maryam Bidgoli, assistant professor in the Department of Community Medicine and Population Health
Staff: Allyson Cooper, director of the College’s Business Office
Distinguished Teaching Award
Recognizes excellence in teaching, mentorship, and curricular innovation
Faculty: Dr. Meenakshi Arora, associate professor in the Department of Biomedical Sciences
Staff: Dr. Kingsley Nwaobasi, second-year resident in The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa Family Medicine Residency Program, operated by the CCHS
Distinguished Patient Award
Recognizes excellence in patient care, clinical operations, and patient experience
Faculty: Dr. Sachin Shenoy, clinical assistant professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Staff: Sally Blakney, nursing supervisor at University Medical Center in Tuscaloosa
Distinguished Professionalism Award
Recognizes excellence in exemplifying teamwork, integrity, ethical conduct, and respect for all
Faculty: Dr. Russ Guin, clinical assistant professor in the Department of Family, Internal, and Rural Medicine
Staff: Mandi Mitchell, medical receptionist supervisor at the UA Student Health Center and Pharmacy
Distinguished Service Award
Recognizes excellence in going above and beyond to serve the College, University and/or the broader community
Faculty: Dr. Ray Stewart, clinical associate professor in the Department of Family, Internal, and Rural Medicine
Staff: Emily Davis, program coordinator in the Department of Translational Science and Medicine