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Med students recognize seven faculty for Outstanding Block Instructor Awards

In recognition of outstanding performance in the encouragement, enrichment, and education of tomorrow’s physicians, the medical classes of 2021 and 2022 have recognized seven faculty for Outstanding Block Instructor Awards in Block III and Block VII of the 2018–19 academic year.

The Class of 2021 (Year 2) Block VII awardees are the following individuals:

  • Rick Clarens, PharmD, Associate Professor, Education Resources
  • Catherine Brissette, PhD, Associate Professor, Department of Biomedical Sciences
  • Andrea Lays, MD, Clinical Faculty (Altru Health System)

The Class of 2022 (Year 1) Block III awardees are the following individuals:

  • Collette Lessard, MD, Clinical Faculty (Altru Health System)
  • Holly Brown-Borg, PhD, Chester Fritz Distinguished Professor, Department of Biomedical Sciences
  • Chernet Tessema, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of Biomedical Sciences
  • Colin Combs, PhD, Professor, Department of Biomedical Sciences

Congratulations!