Congratulations to the faculty and CRNAs who were selected as recipients of our department’s Chair’s Excellence Award. These individuals are recognized by our Chair Dr. Aman Mahajan and department leaders for going above and beyond in their service to our patients and department. This annual award was established to recognize and honor outstanding contributions by our faculty and CRNAs who exemplify our guiding principles, core values, and embody the attributes outlined by our clinical, research, and educational mission.
These clinicians are recognized as ambassadors of our department’s expectations of values and behaviors. They drive excellence in everything they do, achieve ambitions (for themselves and others), enable quality improvements, provide exceptional patient care and support for colleagues, exemplify outstanding service through their work, and exhibit a positive and supportive attitude.
Our Chair’s Excellence Award aligns with UPP and our department’s select shared values and honors the following faculty and CRNAs for their exceptional contributions in the following areas:
Compassionate Care Award
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| Brandon L. Beach, MHS, CRNA | Bryce Bernard, MD | Susan M. Kelly, MSN, CRNA |
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| Danielle M. Meholic, DNAP, CRNA | Steven L. Orebaugh, MD | Daniel Springer, MD |
Professionalism Award
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| Franklyn P. Cladis, MD | Joseph S. DeRenzo, MD | Kevin I. Dom, MSN, CRNA |
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| Jennifer Fleegle-Vitsas, MSN, CRNA | Daniel Sabo, MD | Emily M. Whitco, MSN, CRNA |
Exceptional Service Award
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| Jamie Artman, MSN, MBA, CRNA | Ivan V. Colaizzi, MD |
Outstanding Leadership Award
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| Robert K. Lorah, MSN, CRNA | Cynthia M. Wells, MD |