Awards

Dean’s Teaching Fellowship – URMC School of Medicine

The Dean's Teaching Fellowship is a competitive two-year program open to faculty at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, who are committed to academic careers. Generally, 3-5 fellows are selected annually. Fellows spend 15% of their time on the program, which includes a three-hour biweekly seminar series and completion of an educational project.

The following General Medicine faculty have received this award:

Jared Walsh, MD | 2020-2022
Project: Development and Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Online Learning Modules on Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder and Motivational Interviewing

Catherine Gracey, MD, MS | 2018-2020
Project: Development of a Medical Resident Educator Pathway

Thomas Carroll, MD, PhD | 2015-2017
Project: Primary Palliative Care:  What is it, and can it be taught?

Research & Education Pilot Awards – URMC Department of Medicine

Through the Research and Education Pilot Awards, the Department of Medicine fosters innovation and faculty development by funding 4-6 pilot projects annually for research, quality and educational initiatives.

General Medicine faculty member, Dr. Melissa Mroz received this award in 2018 to fund the project titled “Addressing Obesity & Mental Health through a Primary Care Based Lifestyle Management Intervention at Strong Internal Medicine.”

Dr. David Satcher Community Health Improvement Awards

The Satcher Community Health Improvement Awards recognizes University of Rochester Medical Center faculty and staff for significant contributions to the health of the community through research, teaching, practice, and/or service programs.

General Medicine faculty member, Dr. Mahala Schlagman was the 2020 junior faculty award winner for developing the Internal Medicine Health Equity Curriculum, initiating the Health Equity Advocacy Team, and her role in the formation of a medical legal partnership at Strong Internal Medicine.