Outstanding Clinician Award

Photo of 2022 Outstanding Clinician Award recipient, Jason R. Buckley, M.D., standing with provost, Lisa K. Saladin, PT, Ph.D., FAPTA, and president, David J. Cole, M.D.
2022 Outstanding Clinician Award recipient, Jason R. Buckley, M.D., standing with provost, Lisa K. Saladin, PT, Ph.D., FAPTA, and president, David J. Cole, M.D. (Photo/Jonathan Coultas)

In 2000, the Outstanding Clinician Award was established to honor full-time faculty of any duration of service who have made outstanding contributions to patient care at the Medical University of South Carolina. Recipients are those that have gained recognition as dedicated, compassionate, and highly effective clinicians. Their clinical excellence and service commitment identify them as role models for residents, students, and faculty colleagues.

Eligibility Criteria

The criteria for the Outstanding Clinician Award are as follows:

  • Must be a full-time MUSC faculty member
  • Must be an active clinician committing a significant portion of their time caring for patients in an ambulatory or inpatient setting
  • Must demonstrate a high level of professionalism, integrity, and devotion to patient care
  • Must collaborate in an effective interprofessional manner

Nomination Process

Nominations for this award will be accepted by faculty, staff, and students. To submit your nomination, please complete the online nomination form and provide a statement (not to exceed 1,000 words) outlining the nominee's qualifications for this award.

Nomination Portfolio

Upon nomination, nominees will be notified and asked to provide a nomination portfolio which should include the following.

  • Full curriculum vitae with an expanded description of the clinical activity section
  • Three (3) letters of support, with at least one from a peer

Faculty Awards Nomination

Please review the award's eligibility criteria and nomination process before submission to ensure your nomination is accepted.

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Past Award Recipients

Year Name Position
2022 Jason R. Buckley, M.D. Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine
2021 Christine A. Holmstedt, D.O. Professor, Department of Neurology, College of Medicine
2021 Virgilio V. George, M.D. Associate Professor, Division of Colon & Rectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, College of Medicine
2021 W. Ennis James IV, M.D. Assistant Professor, Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, Allergy, & Sleep Medicine, Department of Medicine, College of Medicine
2020 Andrew S. Eiseman, M.D. Professor, Department of Opthalmology, College of Medicine
2020 Evert A. Eriksson, M.D. Associate Professor, Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, College of Medicine
2020 Nagraj Kasi, M.D. Assistant Professor, Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology & Nutrition, Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine
2018 Minoo N. Kavarana, M.D. Associate Professor, Division of Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery, Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine
2017 Katherine A. Morgan, M.D. Professor, Department of Surgery, College of Medicine
2017 Kelly S. Barth, D.O. Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, College of Medicine
2017 Theresa S. Gonzales, D.M.D. Professor, Department of Stomatology, James B. Edwards College of Dental Medicine
2004 Terry A. Day, M.D. Professor, Department of Surgery, College of Medicine
2004 Paul B. Underwood, Jr. M.D. Professor, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, College of Medicine
2004 Richard M. Silver, M.D. Professor, Department of Medicine, College of Medicine