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Jennifer Forbes
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Nation’s Medical Students Honor Three UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Professors
New Brunswick, NJ - The American Medical Student Association (AMSA), the nation’s largest independent medical student organization, honored three UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School faculty members at its 61st Annual Convention this past weekend in Washington, DC.
The 2011 National Golden Apple for Teaching Excellence Award was presented to the residency program directors in the department of psychiatry: Barbara Palmeri, MD, a clinical associate professor who resides in Summit, NJ, and Anthony Tobia, MD, assistant professor, who lives in Monmouth Junction, NJ. The award honors the contributions of medical school professors who have made a significant impact on the educational value that medical students receive. Drs. Palmeri’s and Tobia’s students and residents revere them as esteemed mentors and role models who have made a significant impact not only on their medical education, but on their personal lives as well.
“Dr. Tobia works diligently to develop innovative teaching techniques and a well-rounded curriculum that will prepare us for our careers in clinical psychiatry,” said Dr. Jennifer Platt, the psychiatric resident who submitted the nomination. The submission also states, “Dr. Palmeri makes me want to be a better person. She inspires me on a daily basis and always puts her patients first. That is the kind of physician I want to be.”
“I would too like to thank AMSA and its selection committee, as well as Dr. Jennifer Platt for her nomination,” said Dr. Palmeri. “I have been blessed to know and work with so many wonderful students and residents. Through this work, I have received much more than I have given.”
Dr. Tobia concurred, thanking AMSA and the students for their support. “It has been a privilege to be involved with the education of future physicians,” he said. “The knowledge and determination of our students and residents will lead them to very successful careers and allow them also to serve as great mentors.”
Gloria Bachmann, MD, professor and chair of obstetrics, gynecology and reproductive sciences, received the 2011 Raising Our Voices – Women Leaders in Medicine Award. One of eight honorees, Dr. Bachmann, a resident of Highland Park, NJ, was nominated by medical students at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School who identified her as a source of inspiration, leadership and support during their time in medical training.
"Dr. Bachmann is not only a brilliant clinician and researcher, but also an inspiring and dedicated educator,” said third-year medical student Shazia Mehmood, who nominated Dr. Bachmann. “She serves as an advocate for women and their health, as well as a role model for students, and is an ideal recipient of this award."
“I am truly honored and humbled at being chosen as a recipient of the 2011 Raising Our Voices – Women Leaders in Medicine Award. My heartfelt thanks goes out to AMSA, the selection committee and Shazia Mehmood for making this recognition a reality,” Dr. Bachmann said.
Dr. Bachmann is an alumna of UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Dr. Palmeri received her medical degree from Duke University School of Medicine and Dr. Tobia received his medical degree from St. George’s University – School of Medicine.
About the American Medical Student Association
AMSA is the oldest and largest independent association of physicians-in-training in the United States. Founded in 1950, AMSA is a student-governed, non-profit organization committed to representing the concerns of physicians-in-training. To learn more about AMSA, our strategic priorities, or joining the organization, please visit us online at www.amsa.org. To learn more about the awards presented at the 2011 convention, visit: http://www.amsa.org/AMSA/Homepage/Events/Convention/AwardWinners.aspx.
About UMDNJ-ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON MEDICAL SCHOOL
As one of the nation’s leading comprehensive medical schools, UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School is dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in education, research, health care delivery, and the promotion of community health. In cooperation with Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, the medical school’s principal affiliate, they comprise New Jersey’s premier academic medical center. In addition, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School has 34 other hospital affiliates and ambulatory care sites throughout the region.
As one of the eight schools of the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey with 2,800 full-time and volunteer faculty, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School encompasses 22 basic science and clinical departments, hosts centers and institutes including The Cancer Institute of New Jersey, the Child Health Institute of New Jersey, the Center for Advanced Biotechnology and Medicine, the Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences Institute, and the Stem Cell Institute of New Jersey. The medical school maintains educational programs at the undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate levels for more than 1,500 students on its campuses in New Brunswick, Piscataway, and Camden, and provides continuing education courses for health care professionals and community education programs. To learn more about UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, log on to rwjms.umdnj.edu. Find us online at www.Facebook.com/RWJMS and www.twitter.com/UMDNJ_RWJMS.
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