Published April 19, 2012 This content is archived.
Teachers in the departments of pediatrics, pathology and anatomical sciences, family medicine and surgery received Louis A. and Ruth Siegel Awards at the 2012 ceremony, held April 18 in the atrium of the Biomedical Education Building.
The awards are the foremost means for recognizing extraordinary teachers in the School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences.
The winners are listed below, along with comments from nominating students.
“If Dr. Cohan had only been a great lecturer, it would have been enough. Instead, he is just as dedicated to his students outside the classroom as he is within it.”
“Dr. Erbe has a great rapport with his patients, and his wealth of knowledge is humbling.”
“Dr. Berke’s attitude is impressively positive and invigorates his students to perform at a higher level.”
“Dr. Jafree was the best resident I’ve ever had the pleasure to work with. He is the reason I will always look back fondly on my 27-hour shifts on the surgery rotation.”
“It’s clear that Dr. Brownie cares about every one of the students and our individual success.”
Recipients of honorable mention were also recognized at the ceremony. They are:
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 inspired both medical students and house officers with enthusiasm and the spirit of inquiry.
Considerations for the Siegel Awards include nominees’ instructional skill, ability to stimulate thinking and develop understanding in students, demonstration of sensitivity toward the human condition and ability to serve as a role model for students.
A student committee comprised of representatives from each medical class reviews nominations from students and selects awardees.