Graduate Medical Education

Best Clinical Teaching Award

This award is given to a resident/fellow that demonstrates a consistent & remarkable enthusiam for teaching our medical students.

Gabrielle Notorgiacomo, M.D.

PGY-2 –Orthopaedic Surgery
 
Nominator Notes:
Dr. Notorgiacomo is one of the most passionate and invested residents I have ever worked with. Despite her long hours and demanding clinical duties, she consistently creates opportunity for education and student involvement. In the operating room, she will make sure there are ample opportunities for you to participate. It really stood out to me that while operating, she takes the time before getting started to make sure there is room for you at the table, that you can see, and that you know the exact plan so you are able to participate and take responsibility.

She asks for your input, and genuinely considers it, taking your opinion and proposals into account while working together to create patient treatment plans. That may sound small, but as a medical student it is so nice to be seen and feel truly responsible for our patients care (under supervision) and is excellent preparation for becoming a resident.

Dr. Notorgiacomo opens opportunities for you that she doesn't have to and many others often don't. These little moments are often where we learn the most, and it is nice to have someone who thinks of you and considers everything as a teaching experience for students rather than a hinderance. 

I cannot recommend Dr. Notorgiacomo enough for this award. She is the most kind, compassionate, enthusiastic, and motivated teacher and mentor I have encountered, and she consistently demonstrates an obvious dedication to teaching in everything she does. She is truly more than deserving.

Excellence in Patient Care Award 

This award is given to a resident/fellow who exemplifies the highest standards in professionalism including compassion, commitment, honor & integrity, respect for the patients, colleagues, & all members of the healthcare team.

Sabrina Khuder, M.D.

PGY-2 – Psychiatry
 
Nominator Notes:
Dr. Khuder consistently exemplifies the highest standards of compassionate, patient-centered psychiatric care through her clinical insight, emotional intelligence, and unwavering professionalism. Her ability to integrate evidence-based medicine with empathy and patience leaves a lasting and meaningful impact on her patients and their families.
Dr. Khuder approaches each patient encounter with attentiveness, respect, and a deep commitment to understanding the individual beyond the diagnosis. Her communication style is calm, supportive, and developmentally attuned, allowing patients of all ages to feel safe and heard. She demonstrates careful diagnostic reasoning while maintaining a flexible, human-centered approach to care.
Dr. Khuder’s professionalism, reliability, and collaborative spirit have earned the trust of faculty, peers, and multidisciplinary team members alike. She approaches complex cases with diligence and humility, seeking guidance when appropriate while remaining confident in her clinical reasoning.
While her academic accomplishments and leadership roles are impressive, it is her genuine dedication to her patients that most clearly distinguishes her. She approaches each therapeutic relationship with sincerity, consistency, and a desire to help patients build lasting resilience.

Professionalism as a Member of the House Staff 

This award is given to a resident/fellow who best exemplifies professionalism & compassionate clinical care of patients as well as the science & art of medicine in the care of patients.

Maram Albandak, M.D.

PGY-2 – Internal Medicine
 
Nominator Notes:
Maram proved during her second year how effective she can be during work, along with her passion to take care of patients, and lead her interns to shine day by day. She was always on time, and she gave others space and trust to improve and to be on time too. She was leading by showing how to be professional during a stressful job all the time.

Best Clinical Teaching Award

Brock DeAngelo, D.O. 

PGY-4, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Excellence in Patient Care Award 

Amanda Springer, M.D.

PGY-2, Psychiatry

Professionalism as a Member of the House Staff 

Mitra Patel, M.D.

PGY-6, Cardiology

Best Clinical Teaching Award

Mohamad Ali Cheaito, M.D. 

PGY-3 - Emergency Medicine

Excellence in Patient Care Award 

Zohaib Ahmed, M.D.

PGY-4 - Gastroenterology

Professionalism as a Member of the House Staff 

Sidra Saleem, M.D.

PGY-4 - Neurology

Best Clinical Teaching Award

Jeff Cross, M.D.

PGY-5 – Orthopaedic Surgery

Professionalism as a Member of the House Staff 

Sumayya Naz, M.D.

PGY-5 – Neurology

Excellence in Patient Care Award

Kara Richardson, M.D.

PGY-4 – OBGYN