Annual Surgery Banquet 2018 Awards

We proudly recognize the following residents and faculty for their recent awards and accomplishments:

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BRUCE G. FREEMAN, Ph.D., MD AWARD 
WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY – DEPARTMENT OF SURGERY

Presented to a Surgical Resident who exemplifies the attributes of a surgeon 
including compassion, excellence in patient care and fearlessly advocates for the patient.  

The recipient of this award must exhibit a tireless spirit in the representation of the surgical patient.

AMANDA J. PALMER, MD

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IN-SERVICE SCHOLARSHIP AWARD
WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY – DEPARTMENT OF SURGERY

Established by David C. Fogarty, MD

Presented annually to the Resident in Surgery who has achieved 
the highest In-Service Examination Score

KELSEY A. MUSGROVE, MD

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INTERN OF THE YEAR AWARD
WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY – DEPARTMENT OF SURGERY

Presented annually to the first year resident
who best exemplifies the attributes of a surgeon in 
patient care, teaching, and investigative spirit

STEVAN BUDI, MD

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OUTSTANDING RESIDENT TEACHER AWARD
WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY – DEPARTMENT OF SURGERY

Presented annually to the Resident in Surgery who has made the greatest 
teaching contribution to the members of the Junior Class - students

CARA A. LYLE, MD

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PETER MUCHA, JR., MD
OUTSTANDING RESIDENT IN TRAUMA AWARD
WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY – DEPARTMENT OF SURGERY

CARA A. LYLE, MD

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FRANKLIN SCHIEBEL, MD
EXCELLENCE IN CRITICAL CARE AWARD
WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY – DEPARTMENT OF SURGERY

JAD M. ABDELSATTAR, MD

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THOMAS H. COVEY JR. MD
OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE IN GENERAL SURGERY AWARD
WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY – DEPARTMENT OF SURGERY

JACINTA C. ROBENSTINE, MD

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EXCELLENCE IN STUDENT TEACHING AWARD
WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY – DEPARTMENT OF SURGERY

Established in honor of Ronald G. Albuquerque, MD

Presented in recognition of a faculty member in Surgery who has made the greatest 
teaching contribution to student education

CRISTIANE UENO, MD

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OUTSTANDING ATTENDING SURGEON
WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY – DEPARTMENT OF SURGERY

Established in honor of H. Bernard Zimmermann, MD

Presented in recognition of their outstanding contribution 
to resident education

SHAILINDER J. SINGH, MD

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SURGICAL EDUCATOR AWARD
WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY – DEPARTMENT OF SURGERY

Established in honor of Donald E. McDowell, MD

Presented in recognition of their outstanding contribution 
to resident education

GREGORY SCHAEFER, DO