Excellence in Teaching Awards
The Faculty Affairs' Excellence in Teaching Awards recognize individuals who have demonstrated excellence in teaching within the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. These awards acknowledge that teaching occurs in diverse settings that are part of the Jacobs School including classrooms, laboratories, clinics and community.
Criteria
Awardees demonstrate a consistent commitment to the education mission of the school that goes beyond expectations. Evidence of commendable teaching practices and effective engagement of trainees. Awardees demonstrates evidence of inclusive pedagogy and innovation in instructional teaching that enhances trainee learning.
Eligibility
Current faculty at the Jacobs School, in any track (tenure, clinical, research), and volunteer faculty who is actively engaged in teaching and training.
Previous recipients of this award are not eligible.
Who Can Nominate
Faculty, residents, trainees, post-doctoral fellows and staff at the Jacobs School may nominate individuals deserving of these awards. Multiple nominations for the same individual are welcome.
Deadline
Nominations are now closed! Check back in 2027.
2026 Award Winners
Joseph Costa, PhD, Instructor (HS) Department of Pathology and Anatomical Sciences
Zackary Falls, PhD; Department of Biomedical Informatics
John Improta, MD Department of Psychiatry
Lisa Jane Jacobsen, MD, MPH, MSHPEd; Department of Obsterics and Gynecology
Michael Morales, PhD; Department of Physiology and Biophysics
Ashley Rogers, MD; Department of Surgery