2009 ACEP NATIONAL FACULTY TEACHING AWARD RECIPIENTS

J. Stephen Huff, MD " He was one of the founding faculty of the Department of Emergency Medicine at the University of Virginia in He has been very active with resident teaching throughout his career and continues to be one of the most active faculty with resident education. The residents have recognized him with outstanding teaching awards in the past.

Christine B. Irish, MD, FACEP “In this role, she has quickly emerged as one of the most dedicated and skilled clinician- educators within the residency. Dr. Irish chose to focus her attention and energy on ultrasound education and in this capacity she has contributed tangibly to the continued success, growth and advancement of our specialty, our department, and our institution.”

Amy H. Kaji, MD, MPH, PhD " Her recent teaching evaluations place Dr. Kaji as the top teacher in our department. Dr. Kaji’s peer evaluations place her among the top 10% of our faculty. Dr. Kaji presents several lectures each year on topics related to EMS and disaster medicine, consistently receiving excellent evaluations."

Joseph LaMantia, MD, FACEP "Dr. LaMantia’s aptitude for teaching is impressive. His prodigious grasp of clinical knowledge and commitment to educating is well respected by residents and attending physicians alike.”

Robert E. O’Connor, MD, MPH, FACEP "Dr. O’Connor has demonstrated excellence in the teaching and mentoring of students, residents and fellows in Emergency Medicine for the past 20 years. His combined accomplishments have spanned many years, two institutions – Christiana Care Health System in Delaware and the University of Virginia - and multiple professional organizations.”

Robert L. Sherwin, MD Dr. Sherwin is an extremely well-rounded, energetic emergency physician with exceptional strength in teaching. His love for teaching is evident in all that he does and exemplifies his commitment to academic emergency medicine. He is a wonderful emissary for our department and an outstanding role model for our residents and students.

Jeremy Sperling, MD, FACEP “Jeremy Sperling has taken on all assignments in a variety of clinical and academic settings and established himself as an innovative and gifted teacher who serves as a role model for our residents and medical students. Judged by his performance in either area alone (educational or clinical), Dr. Sperling would be considered a superstar, with an assured role in our program’s future for many years to come.”

Brian Walsh, MD “Dr. Walsh represents all of the important aspects of what makes a great emergency medicine teacher and academician. He is an outstanding bedside clinical teacher, an excellent resident research mentor and a leader in pre-hospital and disaster medicine. More importantly, he is truly a mentor and friend to a number of our emergency medicine residents and junior faculty.”

Michael E. Winters, MD, FACEP “Dr. Winters is an educator in the truest form. He consistently demonstrates a commitment to education and advancing the field of emergency medicine. He is a leader who leads by example…Dr.Winters is proactive and involved in all levels of medical education.”

Daniel T. Wu, MD "His exceptional teaching abilities, communication and clinical skills, and deep commitment to education, put him 'in a league of his own'…it is both eye opening and jaw dropping to watch him teach.”