Three students were honored with awards at the UMHS Student Clinician Ceremony, held on Friday, August 5, 2016 at the Marriott Hotel in St. Kitts.
The banquet featured keynote speakers, dinner, the awards ceremony and a night of dancing. The UMHS Endeavour takes a look at the winners.
The envelope, please.
Dr. Robert Ross Scholar Award: Shane O’Toole received this award, given to the top student by academic rank
UMHS DEAN & WINNER: Edwin Purcell, PhD, UMHS Associate Dean of Academic Affairs & Professor of Anatomy and Professor of Histology, gives Dr. Robert Ross Scholar Award to Shane O’Toole, the top student by academic rank. Photo: GP Vision Photography
UMHS Student Physician Award: James McNevin received this award, determined by fellow students.
UMHS STUDENT PHYSICIAN AWARD: Dr. Purcell giving award to James McNevin. The award was determined by fellow students. Photo: GP Vision Photography
UMHS "H.E.A.L" Award (Humility, Excellence, Achievement, Leadership) : Matthew Maggio received this award, determined by the Faculty.
UMHS 'H.E.A.L' AWARD: Dr. Purcell gives this award, determined by the Faculty, to Matthew Maggio. 'H.E.A.L' stands for 'Humility, Excellence, Achievement, Leadership.' Photo: GP Vision Photography
Each winner received a trophy and a cash prize of $200 each from UMHS. Congratulations to all the winners.
(Top photo) : Edwin Purcell, PhD, UMHS Associate Dean of Academic Affairs & Professor of Anatomy and Professor of Histology, gives Dr. Robert Ross Scholar Award to Shane O’Toole, the top student by academic rank. Photo: GP Vision Photography
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Scott is Director of Digital Content & Alumni Communications Liaison at UMHS and editor of the UMHS Endeavour blog. When he's not writing about UMHS students, faculty, events, public health, alumni and UMHS research, he writes and edits Broadway theater reviews for a website he publishes in New York City, StageZine.com.