The Department of Pediatrics is pleased to honor these faculty members. They have attained a level of excellence recognized by their peers due to their exceptional contributions for the development of the department and in turn, the achievers of tomorrow - our children.
Please join us in congratulating the winners in each category.
2020 Department of Pediatrics Faculty Achievement Award Winners

Research Achievement Award
Senior
Gregory Friedman, M.D.
Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
Junior
Ariel Sala, M.D.
Neonatology

Diversity And Inclusion Award
Senior
Tina Simpson, M.D.
Adolescent Medicine
Junior
Samantha Hill, M.D.
Adolescent Medicine

Educational Achievement Award
Senior
Michele Nichols, M.D.
Pediatric Emergency Medicine
Junior
Adolfo Molina, M.D.
Pediatric Hospital Medicine

COVID-19 Service Achievement Award
Senior
Cecelia Hutto, M.D.
Pediatric Infectious Diseases
Junior
Claudette Poole, M.D.
Pediatric Infectious Diseases

Service Achievement Award
Senior
Susan Walley, M.D.
Pediatric Hospital Medicine
Junior
Brett Turner, M.D.
Pediatric Pulmonology

Mentoring Achievement Award
Namasivayam Ambalavanan, M.D.
Neonatology

Lifetime Achievement Award in Pediatric Healthcare
Robert Pass, M.D.
Pediatric Hospital Medicine

Community Educator Award
Jennifer McCain, M.D.
Mayfair Medical Group

Model of Team Excellence Award
Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases
(From L-R, standing) David Kimberlin, M.D., Scott James, M.D., Richard Whitley, M.D., Claudette Poole, M.D., and Karen B. Fowler, Ph.D. (From L-R, seated) Cecelia Hutto, M.D., Shannon Ross, M.D., MSPH, Stephanie Moore, Ph.D., and Swetha Pinninti, M.D., (not pictured) Suresh Boppana, M.D., William Britt, M.D., Larisa Pereboeva, M.D., Veronica Sanchez, Ph.D., and Sergio Stagno, M.D.