The MUSC College of Health Professions Alumni Association recognizes several alumni and friends of the college annually for service, dedication, research, leadership and contributing to the field of health professions.
Established in 1986, the Distinguished Alumnus/Alumna Award – Health Administration and the Distinguished Alumnus/Alumna Award – Clinical Practice are the highest honors bestowed by the College of Health Professions Alumni Association. The awards are given annually to one or more graduates of the MUSC College of Health Professions in recognition of outstanding professional achievement, service to the individual’s profession, the community, the college, and/or the university, excellence in leadership, professional growth, and/or educational advancement or service.
Established in the fall of 2016, the Emerging Leader Award is given annually to one or more graduates of the MUSC College of Health Professions who have shown exemplary leadership and dedication towards the Medical University's College of Health Professions and/or their organized profession as a whole.
Deadline for nominations is August 15.
Nominate a CHP Alumnus/Alumna.
Selection Criteria
College of Health Professions Distinguished Alumnus/Alumna Award – Health Administration
Established in 1986, the Distinguished Alumnus/Alumna Award – Health Administration is one of the highest honors bestowed by the College of Health Professions Alumni Association. The award is given annually to one or more graduates of the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) College of Health Professions (CHP) in recognition of outstanding professional achievement, service to the individual’s profession, the community, the college, and/or the university, excellence in leadership, professional growth, and/or educational advancement or service.
Criteria:
The Distinguished Alumnus/Alumna Award is presented to an alumni member for outstanding, unique, and enduring service to the alumni association, the college, their community, and/or their profession over a period of 10 years or more. Previous recipients are not eligible.
Leadership
- Demonstrated leadership in professional practice, education or community.
Professional Growth
- Current or previous participation in a professional organization at the community, state or national level.
- Current or previous service in professional organization(s) (i.e. serve in leadership role, participate on committee).
- Published articles or submitted grant applications.
- Introduced new technology, invention or practice techniques.
- Demonstrates active involvement with the College of Health Professions through membership in the CHP Alumni Association or participation in its activities, providing guest lectures, participation in recruitment or admissions activities, etc.
Educational Advancement
- Current or previous participation in continuing education either through attendance or as a speaker.
- Received or is pursuing an advanced degree.
Community Involvement
- Current or previous participation in service to the community in civic organizations and/or service groups.
- Received recognition for outstanding accomplishment in activities unrelated to profession.
Please note: The alumnus/alumna need not meet all criteria to be nominated and considered for this award.
College of Health Professions Distinguished Alumnus/Alumna Award – Clinical Practice
Established in 1986, the Distinguished Alumnus/Alumna Award – Clinical Practice is one of the highest honors bestowed by the College of Health Professions Alumni Association. The award is given annually to one or more graduates of the MUSC College of Health Professions in recognition of outstanding professional achievement, service to the individual’s profession, the community, the college, and/or the university, excellence in leadership, professional growth, and/or educational advancement or service.
Criteria:
The Distinguished Alumnus/Alumna Award is presented to an alumni member for outstanding, unique, and enduring service to the alumni association, the college, their community, and/or their profession over a period of 10 years or more. Previous recipients are not eligible.
Leadership
- Demonstrated leadership in professional practice, education or community.
Professional Growth
- Current or previous participation in a professional organization at the community, state or national level.
- Current or previous service in professional organization(s) (i.e. serve in leadership role, participate on committee).
- Published articles or submitted grant applications.
- Introduced new technology, invention or practice techniques.
- Demonstrates active involvement with the College of Health Professions through membership in the CHP Alumni Association or participation in its activities, providing guest lectures, participation in recruitment or admissions activities, etc.
Educational Advancement
- Current or previous participation in continuing education either through attendance or as a speaker.
- Received or is pursuing an advanced degree.
Community Involvement
- Current or previous participation in service to the community in civic organizations and/or service groups.
- Received recognition for outstanding accomplishment in activities unrelated to profession.
Please note: The alumnus/alumna need not meet all criteria to be nominated and considered for this award.
College of Health Professions Alumnus/Alumna Service Award
Established in the fall of 2016, the Alumnus/Alumna Service Award is presented annually to one or more graduates of the MUSC College of Health Professions who have given selflessly through extraordinary activities that benefit the university, the college, their community/organizations, and/or their profession. Nominees must demonstrate an ongoing commitment to service and serve as a model of volunteerism for others.
Criteria:
These service activities should reflect a member's contribution in terms of time and/or expertise. The activities should serve to benefit a deserving population and as an inspiration to others. Previous recipients are not eligible.
College of Health Professions Emerging Leader Award
Established in the fall of 2016, the Emerging Leader Award is given annually to one or more graduates of the MUSC College of Health Professions who have shown exemplary leadership and dedication towards the Medical University's College of Health Professions and/or their organized profession as a whole.
Criteria:
The nominee must be an alumnus/alumna of the College of Health Professions who has been in practice 10 years or less. The nominee must have demonstrated leadership in practice, education, service, research, and/or the community. Nominees must demonstrate an ongoing passion to participate in CHP Alumni Association activities and/or in alumni activities within the College of Health Professions. Previous recipients are not eligible.
College of Health Professions Outstanding Achievements in Research Award
Established in the fall of 2016, the Outstanding Achievements in Research Award is presented annually to one or more graduates of the MUSC College of Health Professions whose contributions to the field of research is helping to advance their profession.
Criteria:
The nominee must be an alumnus/alumna of the College of Health Professions who makes meaningful contributions to scientific knowledge of their profession and has demonstrated excellence in the performance of research. Accomplishments may include one or more of the following:
- Development and/or advancement of technology.
- Innovation or advancement of treatment efficacy and effectiveness for patient care.
- Translation of research evidence into clinical practice.
- Grant funding.
- Scholarly publications.
- Scientific presentations.
- Management of a research lab/team.
- Previous recipients are not eligible.
Previous Health Professions Alumni Award Recipients
Distinguished Alumnus/Alumna Award
2023
James Lee Decker ‘12 (Doctor of Health Administration)
Natalie Gamble Johnson ‘21 (Doctor of Health Administration)
Dr. Kendrea Focht Garand ’14 (Doctor of Health & Rehabilitation Science)
2022
Dr. James Daniel Gentry, Jr. ’90 (Master of Health Services Administration)
Dr. Kimberly Denise Bryant ’03 (Master of Science in Occupational Therapy)
Georgina Sheneque Dukes ’15 (Master of Health Administration)
2021
Dr. Timothy L. Putnam ’10 (Doctor of Health Administration)
Megan B. Fulton ’07 (Clinical Practice)
2020
Eva Karp ’18 (Doctor of Health Administration)
Luke Benko ’07 (Cytology/Biosciences)
2019
Larry Mullins ’03 (Doctor of Health Administration)
Barry Cranfill ’94 (Anesthesia for Nurses)
2018
Damond W. Boatwright ’99 (Masters in Health Administration, Health Information Administration)
2017
Michael O. Ugwueke ’01 (Doctor of Health Administration)
2016
Kevin D. Briggs ’00 (Cytotechnology)
2015
Michael R. Burcham ’03 (Doctor of Health Administration)
Brian R. Poplin ’10 (Doctor of Health Administration)
2013
Eleanor H. Durgee ’89 (Medical Technology)
2012
John M. Sanders ’89 (Health Services Administration)
2009
Stephen L. Jones ’99 (Doctor of Health Administration)
2008
Ninfa M. Saunders ’06 (Doctor of Health Administration)
2007
Marilyn M. Swygert ’85 (Health Sciences)
2006
Ervin Blair Holladay ’85 (Cytotechnology)
2005
Richard K.Toomey ’01 (Health Administration)
2003
Ruby W. Sonnett ’70 (Medical Technology)
2002
Diane K. Mathews ’97 (Health Professions Education)
2001
David L. Somers ’80 (Physical Therapy), ’81 (Health Sciences)
2000
James B. Smith, Jr. ’81 (Medical Technology), ’97 (Health Information Administration)
1999
E. Dargan Ervin ’81 (Physical Therapy), ’82 (MHS in Physical Therapy)
William F. Minikiewicz ’95 (Health Sciences)
1998
W. Sean Irvin ’76 (Physician Assistant Studies), ’01 (Health Sciences)
1997
A. Michelle Hard ’85 (Physical Therapy), ’00 (MHS in Physical Therapy)
1996
Wanda C. Hancock ’84 (Radiation Therapy), ’87 (Health Services Administration), ’99 (Physician Assistant Studies)
1995
Stephen G. Lutfy ’87 (Health Services Administration)
1994
Mary G. Callahan ’53 (Medical Technology)
1993
Mary Eileen Leonard ’47 (Medical Technology)
1992
Mary D. Q. Jansen ’74 (Medical Technology), ’84 (Health Sciences)
1991
Patricia H. Sullivan ’86 (Respiratory Technology)
1990
Robert D. Hibdon ’79 (Radiologic Technology)
1989
Janet C. Parmalee ’77 (Health Information Administration)
1986
Janet S. Leech ’75 (Health Information Administration)
Service Award
2021
Sherlonda T. Adkins ’14
2020
Tiyi “Ty” Moori ’15 (Doctor of Health Administration)
2019
Patty Coker-Bolt ’98 (Occupational Therapy), ’99 (MHS in Occupational Therapy)
2018
Steven F. Giammona ’96 (Physical Therapy)
2017
Adrienne T. Hunter ’05 (Doctor of Health Administration)
Outstanding Achievements in Research Award
2021
Dr. Rebekah J. Walker ’14
2020
Emily Johnson ’01 (Masters in Health Administration), ’14 (Ph.D. in Health and Rehabilitation Sciences)
2019
Kathleen Cartmell ’13 (Ph.D. in Health and Rehabilitation Sciences)
2018
Annie N. Simpson ’12 (Ph.D. in Health and Rehabilitation Sciences)
2017
Kendrea L. Garand ’14 (Ph.D.in Health and Rehabilitation Sciences)
Emerging Leader Award
2021
Russell B. Calicutt ’12
2020
Lucas Marsh ’18 (MS in Health Informatics)
2019
William “Bill” Stalvey ’17 (Masters in Health Administration)
2018
William R. Render ’12 (Masters in Health Administration)
2017
Eric S. Weaver ’16 (Masters in Health Administration)
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