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First- and second-year med students recognize six faculty for Outstanding Block Instructor Awards for blocks 3, 7

In recognition of outstanding performance in the encouragement, enrichment, and education of tomorrow’s physicians, the medical classes of 2022 and 2023 have recognized six faculty for Outstanding Block Instructor Awards in Block III and Block VII of the 2019-2020 academic year.

The Class of 2022 (Year 2) Block VII awardees are the following individuals:

  • Andrea Lays, M.D., Clinical Faculty (Altru Health System)
  • Collette Lessard, M.D., Clinical Faculty (Altru Health System)
  • Jon Allen, M.D., Director of Simulation and Co-Director, Year 1 and 2, Clinical Science Curriculum Team, SMHS Department of Education Resources

The Class of 2023 (Year 1) Block III awardees are the following individuals:

  • Colin Combs, Ph.D., Chester Fritz Distinguished Professor, UND Department of Biomedical Sciences
  • Holly Brown-Borg, Ph.D., Chester Fritz Distinguished Professor, UND Department of Biomedical Sciences
  • Lindsay Snow, M.D., Clinical Faculty (Grand Forks Air Force Base)

Congratulations!