Department of Medicine Awards

Paul B. Beeson Award

Recognizes outstanding clinical teaching, scholarliness, humility, compassion & integrity

Robert S. Evans Award

Reflects the qualities of warmth, understanding, and concern for the needs of others

Marvin Turck Award

Career achievement award to honor long-term contributions that have defined standards for patient care and teaching.

Tina Juul-Dam Teacher of the Year Award

Honors a patient-centered focus, enthusiasm, honesty and humility, and compassion and genuine care for patients and colleagues.

Richard M. Tucker WWAMI Excellence in Teaching Awards

Recognizes enthusiasm and dedication to providing outstanding teaching and service to medical students.

C. Scott Smith Community Teacher of the Year Award

Recognizes those who have a deep enthusiasm for and excellence in teaching and using evidence-based medicine in clinical care.

Chair of Medicine Scholars Award

Fosters the transition from trainee to Jr. Faculty physician-scientist and principal investigator (PI)

Equity Academic Scholarship Award

Helps the transition for trainees advancing from post-doctoral and clinical fellowship to faculty positions. 

Fialkow Scholarship Award

Recognizes outstanding achievements of Jr. Faculty in research, teaching, clinical work & academic citizenship

Violet Zuvela Primary Care IM Scholarship Award

Fosters the transition from medical school to IM primary care residency 

Housestaff Fellowship Mentor Awards

Appreciation of outstanding mentorship and support of residents during the fellowship process.

Resident Scholarship Mentor Awards 

Appreciation of outstanding mentorship and support of resident research.

William J. Bremner Endowed Mentorship Awards

Honors scientific, educational, and patient care contributions through exemplary mentorship

Gender Equity Champion Awards

Recognizes and celebrates individuals who are advancing women/gender minorities in medicine through mentorship, leadership, advocacy, teaching and/or research.

Hindson Award

Honors the resident who embodies excellence in leadership, teaching and clinical care at the Boise VAMC.

Tina Juul-Dam Primary Care Award

Memorializes Dr. Juul-Dam and celebrates her boundless spirit and zest for life, her dedication and genuine caring for her patients, and her passion for the principles and responsibilities of primary care.

Outstanding Student Award

Honors medical students who provide outstanding patient care, compassion, and          exemplary professional interactions.

Outstanding Staff Award

Recognizes and celebrates exceptional staff members who are dedicated to supporting our organization’s mission and demonstrate excellence in the areas of diversity and inclusion, learning, teamwork, and innovation.

UWMC Chief of Medicine Service Awards

Recognizes Department of Medicine faculty members who have contributed significantly to the clinical and scholarly missions of the University of Washington Medical Center.