Ten members of the Lewis Katz School of Medicine (Katz) faculty were recognized for their outstanding contributions to teaching, mentorship, research, and service at the Annual Faculty Educational Excellence Awards reception.

“I am so proud of our faculty and all that they do. Their commitment to our students, our mission, our research, and our community is what makes Katz truly special. Through their teaching, mentorship, discovery, and service, they are shaping the future of medicine and making a meaningful impact every day.” said Amy J. Goldberg, MD, FACS, the Marjorie Joy Katz Dean of the Lewis Katz School of Medicine. 

MEDICAL PROGRAM TEACHING AWARDS

Kathleen Keefe, PhD 
Medical Program Teaching Award (Phase 1) 

Xin (Linda) Zhou, MD 
Medical Program Teaching Award (Phase 2/3) 

GRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION (GME) PROGRAM TEACHING AWARD

Suzanne Boyle, MD 

GRADUATE/NON-MD PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM TEACHING AWARD

Erin Kaesshaefer, MS, PA-C 

RESEARCH MENTORING AWARD

Michael Autieri, PhD 
Lin Zhu, PhD 

EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP AWARD

Amanda Gavin, MD 

EDUCATIONAL SERVICE AWARD

Sara Jane Ward, PhD 
Hiu Ying Joanna Choi, MD 

COMMUNITY OUTREACH AWARD

Christine Santoro, MA