2009 Graduation Banquet

Michael R. Polin:  Alpha Omega Alpha.  Students are selected for membership in the third and fourth years of medical school based on high academic achievement, moral character and professional potential.

Departmental Awards

Benjamin C. Chastain:  Medical Student Excellence in Emergency Medicine Award.  This award is sponsored by the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine and the Indiana University School of Medicine recipient is chosen by the leadership of the Department of Emergency Medicine.  It is given to the senior medical student who distinguishes her/himself by overall medical school academic performance.  Emergency Medicine clinical clerkship evaluation, and contributions to the discipline.  The award includes membership in the society and subscription to its publications.

Julia L. Ruckman:  Floyd T. Romberger Jr., MD Teaching Award.  To honor the teaching skills and loyalty of Dr. Romberger, the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology gives this award to a distinguished senior medical student.  Third-year students, residents, and the faculty in the department have selected this senior for skills in teaching others.

Carly D. Snipes: Medical Student Professionalism and Service Award.  The American College of Emergency Physicians has chosen to recognize students who excel in compassionate care of patients, professional behavior, and service to the community and/or specialty.  The student is chosen by the leadership of the Department of Emergency Medicine.  This award is complemented by a certificate from ACEP and a reception for award winners at the ACEP annual Scientific Assembly. The criteria for medical student selection include the following:  outstanding care to patients in a manner that exemplifies professionalism and a humanistic approach to patients, their families, and fellow health care workers; and evidence of active service to medical organizations and the community that demonstrates a substantial commitment of them and effort with evidence of leadership.

Paul Hae-Yong Park:  Gold Humanism Honor Society:  Students selected for membership in their fourth year of medical school demonstrate excellence in clinical care, leadership, compassion, and dedication to service.  The IUSM Chapter of the Gold Humanism Honor Society was made possible by a grant from the Arnold P. Gold Foundation.

2009 Indiana University School of Medicine Commencement Ceremony