The Department of Pediatrics is pleased to honor these faculty members. They have attained a level of excellence recognized by their peers due to their exceptional contributions for the development of the department and in turn, the achievers of tomorrow - our children.

Please join us in congratulating the winners in each category.

2019 DOP Faculty Achievement Awards

Community Educator Award

Vera Egorshin, M.D.
Jefferson County Department Of Health

Research Achievement Award

Senior
Randy Cron, M.D.
Pediatric Rheumatology

Junior
Vivek Lal, M.D.
Neonatology

Diversity And Inclusion Award

Brian Sims, M.D.
Neonatology

Educational Achievement Award

Senior
Ann Klasner, M.D.
Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Junior
Sarah Novara, M.D.
Pediatric Neurology

Service Achievement Award

Senior
Joe Chewning, M.D.
Pediatric Hematology/Oncology

Junior
Erin Swanson, M.D.
Pediatric Rehab Medicine

Mentoring Achievement Award

David Bernard, M.D.
Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Model of Team Excellence Award

Division Of Pediatric Nephrology- Drs. David Askenazi, Erica Bjornstad, Sahar Fathallah-Shaykh, Daniel Feig, Michael Seifert, and Tennille Webb.

Lifetime Achievement Award in Pediatric Healthcare

Carden Johnston, M.D.
Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Tom Howard, M.D.
Pediatric Hematology/Oncology