Published April 11, 2011 This content is archived.
The recipients of the 2011 Louis A. and Ruth Siegel Awards for Excellence in Teaching were announced April 11 during a reception in the atrium of the Biomedical Education Building.
The Siegel Awards are the foremost means for recognizing extraordinary teachers in our school.
The recipients are:
Full-Time Teaching in the Basic Sciences
Full-Time Teaching in the Clinical Sciences
Volunteer Physician
Resident Teaching
Recipients of honorable mention are:
Full-Time Teaching in the Basic Sciences
Full-Time Teaching in the Clinical Sciences
Volunteer Physician
Resident Teaching
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.