Faculty awards are given each academic year. Eligible faculty must be involved in medical student education, mentorship, or advising with a track record of success and excellent student feedback.

2025 Award Recipients

Dean’s Recognition Award

The Dean's Recognition Award is given to a Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine educator or leader who has exemplified the vision of the medical school; devoted to educating our medical students; committed to excellence in teaching; and dedicated to advancing the mission of our medical school and Mayo Clinic.

• Kelly Yardley (Arizona)
• Dana Herrigel, M.D. (Florida)
• Kendall Lee, M.D., Ph.D. (Minnesota)

Distinguished Service Award

The Distinguished Service Award is given to a Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine educator or leader who has exemplified exceptional education and service to the students and medical school over the course of their career.

• Mira Keddis, M.D. (Arizona)
• Gerardo Colon-Otero, M.D. (Florida)
• Rick Nishimura, M.D. (Minnesota)

Distinguished Teacher Award

Awarded to a MCASOM educator who has made significant contributions to excellence in MCASOM education.

• Jeffrey Geske, M.D. (Minnesota)
• David Rosenman, M.D. (Minnesota) 

Teaching Excellence Award

The Teaching Excellence Award is given to faculty members based on MedHub evaluations.

• Shaun Daidone, M.D. (Arizona)
• Edward Haupt, M.D. (Florida)
• Omar Ghanem, M.D. (Minnesota) 

Teacher of the Year

Teacher of the Year (Clinical Science) recipients are chosen by fourth-year medical students in recognition of outstanding contributions to undergraduate medical education. 

• James Kelley, M.D. (Arizona)
• Brian Shapiro, M.D., M.A. (Florida)
• Ryan Giddings Connolly, M.D. (Minnesota)

Golden Stethoscope Award

The Golden Stethoscope Award recipients are chosen by third and fourth-year medical students to recognize residents and fellows within Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education for their outstanding commitment to medical student education and for going above and beyond expectations during the students' clinical experiences.

Residents

• Cody Cunningham, M.D., Ph.D. (Arizona)
• Brian Parker, M.D., M.B.A. (Arizona)
• Claire Wilson, M.D. (Florida)
• Eric Zuberi, M.D. (Florida)
• Becky Brooks, M.D. (Minnesota)
• Jason Lee, M.D. (Minnesota)

Fellows

• Christopher Kanaan, M.D. (Arizona) 
• Kevin Tayon, M.D. (Florida)
• Bonnie Sohn, M.D. (Minnesota)