2011 ICRE Commencement Ceremony

The Institute for Clinical Research Education celebrated its commencement on May 24, 2011, at the University Club. During the ceremonies, it honored individuals who completed ICRE degrees and programs. It also gave awards to faculty who are outstanding teachers and mentors, to alumni who have forged highly successful careers, and to students and trainees who excelled in clinical research or medical education.

Keynote Speaker

Eric Bass, MD, MPH, gave the keynote speech. Dr. Bass was the first fellow in the Division of General Internal Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh. He is currently a professor in the Department of Medicine at Johns Hopkins University, with joint appointments in the Department of Epidemiology and the Department of Health Policy and Management. His research focuses on the assessment of the effectiveness, safety, and costs of medical and surgical management strategies.

Awards

• The Excellence in Teaching Award was given to Joyce Chang, PhD.
• Distinguished Mentor Awards were presented to Judith Lave, PhD, and to Steven Webber, MBChB.
• The Distinguished Alumnus in Clinical Research Award was presented to Drahomir Aujesky, MD, MS.
• The Distinguished Alumnus in Medical Education Award was presented to Carla Spagnoletti, MD, MS.
• The Outstanding Grant Proposal Award was presented to Lovie Jackson, PhD, MSW.
• The Outstanding Thesis Award was presented to Matthew Gingo, MD.
• The Outstanding Scholarship in Medical Education Award was presented to Briar Duffy, MD.
• The Innovation in Medical Education Award was presented to Paul Larson, MD.

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