2016 Service & Excellence Celebration

The 2nd Annual Department of Internal Medicine Service & Excellence Celebration was held on Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at the North Campus Research Complex (NCRC). Staff Award for Excellence winners were honored in administrative, clinical, and research support activities and over 200 faculty and staff Milestone Anniversaries were recognized.  The Department of Internal Medicine thanks all of these special individuals for their continued contributions, commitment, and dedication.  

Dinner Program

Staff Excellence Award Winners

Award for Excellence in Administrative Activities

  • Jeni Chapman, Lab Program Coordinator in the Division of Nephrology
  • Delores Mortimer, Administrative Assistant Senior in the Division of Gastroenterology
  • Heather Refalo, Administrative Specialist Intermediate in the Division of Gastroenterology
  • Debra Ventura, Administrative Specialist Senior in the Chair’s Office

Award for Excellence in Clinical Support

  • Susan Olsson, Registered Nurse in the Division of Rheumatology
  • Nancy Polmear-Swendris, Health Educator in the Division of Allergy
  • Lisa White, Call Center Supervisor for the Divisions of Gastroenterology and Infectious Diseases

Award for Excellence in Research Support

  • Colleen Harvey, Research Process Coordinator in the Division of Hematology/Oncology
  • Carole Ramm, Clinical Research Project Manager in the Division of Metabolism, Endocrinology & Diabetes
  • Kerry Ryan, Research Area Specialist Intermediate in the Division of General Medicine

Milestone Anniversaries

Over 200 Internal Medicine faculty and staff were recognized for achieving milestone anniversaries. Special recognition goes to those who celebrated 40 or more years of service:

  • Karri Looker, RN - Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine
  • Michael Shea, MD - Division of Cardiology