Teaching Awards of Excellence

This award was established in 1981 as a memorial to Leonard Berwick by his family and the Department of Pathology.  It recognizes “a member of the medical faculty who in his or her teaching effectively fuses basic science and clinical medicine.”  It is intended that this award recognize persons who are outstanding teachers, particularly among younger faculty.

This award was established by the Department of Anesthesia in 1984.  As a pioneer in the specialty of anesthesia and chair of the department from 1943 to 1972, Dr. Dripps was instrumental in the training of more than 300 residents and fellows, many of whom went on to chair other departments.  This award is to recognize excellence as an educator of residents and fellows in clinical care, research, teaching, or administration.

The Dean's Award for Excellence in Graduate Student Training was established in 1993 to recognize excellence in graduate student teaching. This award was renamed in 2009 as the Jane M. Glick Graduate Student Teaching Award, in remembrance of Jane Glick, PhD, and her dedication to graduate student teaching. All Biomedical Graduate Faculty are eligible for this award, which recognizes excellence in graduate (PhD) teaching, mentoring, and education. 

This award was established in 1961 with the help of the Christian R. and Mary F. Lindback Foundation to recognize excellence in teaching.  Awards are granted each year for distinguished teaching in health and non-health areas.

The Michael P. Nusbaum Graduate Student Mentoring Award was established in 2017 to honor Mikey Nusbaum as he stepped down from his role of BGS Director.  Mentors embody the skills, experience, and wisdom essential to success in science; they serve as models for how one conducts his or her life in balance with a demanding career; and certain faculty – such as Mikey – play pivotal roles in guiding students in reaching their scholarly potential. All BGS faculty are eligible for this award, which will recognize excellence in graduate (PhD) mentoring. 

This award was established in 1988 as a teaching award similar to the Lindback Award, but given only to full-time members of the associated faculty or academic support staff.  Awards are granted each year for distinguished teaching in health and non-health areas.