Louis A. and Ruth Siegel Awards for Excellence in Teaching

The Siegel Awards are the foremost means for recognizing extraordinary teachers in our school.

Louis A. Siegel received his medical degree from UB in 1923 and served as an assistant professor of obstetrics-gynecology for 21 years. He was a dedicated clinical teacher who was able to inspire both medical students and house officers with enthusiasm and the spirit of inquiry.

Considerations for the Siegel Awards include: instructional skill, ability to stimulate thinking and develop understanding, demonstration of sensitivity toward the human condition and serving as a role model for students.

A student award committee comprised of representatives from each medical class reviews nominations provided by students and selects awardees in the four categories.

Siegel Teaching Award Winners

Siegel Awards Recognize Excellence in Teaching
3/19/26
The annual tradition of honoring exemplary instruction at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences took place March 11 with the announcement of the Louis A. and Ruth Siegel Awards for Excellence in Teaching.
2025 Siegel Awards Celebrate Outstanding Educators
4/29/25
On April 23, teacher awardees, including faculty members, students, trainees, and staff were honored during a ceremony at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences.
Siegel Awards Recognize Educators’ Admirable Traits
4/12/24
Admirable traits among educators were highlighted as the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences community gathered April 10 to honor the winners of the 2024 Louis A. and Ruth Siegel Awards for Excellence in Teaching.
Talented Medical Teachers Honored With Siegel Awards
4/14/23
A celebratory mood was evident as the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences community gathered April 12 to recognize the winners and honorable mentions in the 2023 Louis A. and Ruth Siegel Awards for Excellence in Teaching.
Siegel Awards Acknowledge Excellence in Teaching
5/5/22
Six Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences faculty members, five residents and three medical students received 2022 Louis A. and Ruth Siegel Awards or honorable mentions for excellence in teaching.
Talented Medical Teachers Honored With Siegel Awards
4/29/21
Fourteen Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences teachers, five residents, four medical students and three staff members received 2021 Louis A. and Ruth Siegel Awards or honorable mentions for excellence in teaching.
Siegel Awards Acknowledge Teaching Excellence
6/26/20
Fourteen Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences teachers, seven residents, four medical students and three staff members received 2020 Louis A. and Ruth Siegel Awards or honorable mentions for excellence in teaching.
Talented Teachers Honored With 2019 Siegel Awards
5/21/19
Eight medical school teachers, a fellow, four residents and three medical students received 2019 Louis A. and Ruth Siegel Awards or honorable mentions for excellence in teaching.
Outstanding Teachers Honored With Siegel Awards
4/17/18
Eleven medical school teachers, three residents and four medical students received 2018 Louis A. and Ruth Siegel Awards or honorable mentions for excellence in teaching.
Siegel Awards Acknowledge Teaching Excellence
4/11/17
Fourteen teachers in eight departments received 2017 Louis A. and Ruth Siegel Awards or honorable mentions for excellence in teaching at an April 4 ceremony.
Exceptional Medical Teachers Honored With Siegel Awards
4/19/16
Fourteen medical school teachers, three residents and a fellow received 2016 Louis A. and Ruth Siegel Awards or honorable mentions for excellence in teaching.
Dedicated Medical Teachers Receive 2015 Siegel Awards
4/17/15
Eighteen medical school teachers and a medical student received 2015 Louis A. and Ruth Siegel Awards or honorable mentions for excellence in teaching.
Talented Medical Teachers Honored With 2014 Siegel Awards
4/17/14
Thirteen medical school teachers and four residents received Louis A. and Ruth Siegel Awards during the School of Medicine and Biomedical Science’s 2014 Teacher Appreciation Day and award reception April 16.
Outstanding Medical Teachers Honored With Siegel Awards
4/26/13
Eleven medical school teachers and five residents received 2013 Louis A. and Ruth Siegel Awards during an April 17 ceremony.
Siegel Awards Recognize Excellence in Teaching
4/19/12
Teachers in pediatrics, pathology and anatomical sciences, family medicine and surgery received Louis A. and Ruth Siegel Awards at this year’s ceremony.
Siegel Awards Announced
4/11/11
The recipients of the 2011 Louis A. and Ruth Siegel Awards for Excellence in Teaching were announced April 11.
Siegel Awards for Excellence in Teaching
7/20/10
Students recognize SMBS faculty for their excellence in teaching.