2015 Sophomore Award Winners

GRAND FORKS, N.D.—The 2015 Sophomore Awards lunch and presentation of awards took place on Thursday, May 14, in the UND Memorial Union Ballroom. North Dakota Medical Association Awards Awarded to second-year students nominated by their peers, the Class of 2017, and recognized for outstanding performance in the following three curricular areas: Group Leadership and Professionalism — Mark W. Schlotterback, Billings, Mont. Engages in ethical conduct, facilitates group interaction and productivity, motivates others to learn, exhibits personal integrity, and interacts with others appropriately with respect and courtesy. Peer Teaching — Amy R. Borys, Cando, N.Dak.; and Scott M. Poswilko, Dickinson, N.Dak. Outstanding contributions to the group\u27s database and facilitating group learning, skillful and accurate presentations, and willingness to assist fellow classmates to learn concepts they do not understand. Integration of Basic Science and Clinical Application — Kyle E. Rudningen, Clearwater, Minn. Ability to analyze problems, generate hypotheses, set priorities, test hypotheses and formulate alternative hypotheses, draw appropriate conclusions, and apply the knowledge to patient cases. Academic Awards The following awards are presented to second-year medical students in recognition of their overall academic achievements: The DeBoer Memorial Award — Kyle E. Rudningen, Clearwater, Minn. Given in memory of Mrs. Benjamin DeBoer and presented by the Department of Basic Sciences (formerly by the Department of Pharmacology, Physiology, and Therapeutics). Dr. Philip H. Woutat Memorial Scholarship Award — Christopher D. Hellekson, Billings, Mont. Presented by the Department of Basic Sciences (formerly by the Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology) on behalf of Mrs. Philip H. Woutat in memory of her husband for his longtime service as a radiology instructor. Dr. William Eugene Cornatzer Award — Rebecca A. Asp, Hankinson, N.Dak. Presented by the Department of Basic Sciences (formerly by the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology) in recognition of Dr. William Eugene Cornatzer, the founder of the department, the first chair, and a pioneering and innovative leader in medical education and biomedical research. Dr. James Kelleher Award — Laurel L. Wessman, Fargo, N.Dak. Presented by the Department of Basic Sciences (formerly by the Department of Microbiology and Immunology) in honor of Dr. Kelleher\u27s outstanding service to the School of Medicine and Health Sciences and his dedication and contributions to the teaching of medical students. Service Award Kevin Monk Award — Hassanga Samaraweera, Fargo, N.Dak. Given to a second-year medical student for outstanding service to the School of Medicine and Health Sciences. Outstanding Teacher Awards Portrait Award — Ann M. Flower, PhD, Associate Professor, Basic Sciences. For outstanding support of students during their first two years of medical education. Golden Apple Award For excellence in teaching, presented to the instructor whose instruction has had the greatest impact on the class. Presented by Sophomore Students to Thomas M. Hill, PhD, Professor, Basic Sciences Presented by Freshman Students to Patrick A. Carr, PhD, Associate Professor, Basic Science