Award of Excellence for Promoting Inclusion and Cultural Diversity

This honorary award acknowledges individuals whose actions, example and efforts contribute to a respectful and supportive environment at the university and in the Western New York community.

2022 Awardees

Sarah J. Ventre MD, MPH; Department of Pediatrics; Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo; 2019.

Sarah J. Ventre MD, MPH
Community Service Award

Archana Mishra, MD.

Archana Mishra, MD, MS, FACP, FCCP
Faculty Award

Dori Marshall, MD.

Dori Marshall, MD
Faculty Award

Moleca Ghannam, MD.

Moleca Ghannam, MD
Resident Award

Tanya Biscardi.

Tanya Biscardi
Staff Award

Murad Ali, MD.

Murad Ali, MD
Resident Award

Janine Meurer, MD ’24.

Janine Meurer, MD ’24
Medical Student Award

Maria L. Wilson Portrait.

Maria L. Wilson
Staff Award

About this Award

A diverse and inclusive campus community enhances excellence in research and academic medicine by broadening and strengthening teaching, learning and scholarship. If you actively work to create a welcoming climate of respect and inclusiveness, you may be a good candidate for the Award of Excellence for Promoting Inclusion and Cultural Diversity.

The awards are presented by the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences’ Office of Inclusion and Cultural Enhancement.

Elegibility

Awards are given annually to recipients in each the following categories:

  • Medical (MD or MD/PhD) Students
  • Medical residents
  • Graduate (PhD or MS) Students
  • Clinical or basic sciences faculty
  • Staff
  • Community Service Award for Jacobs School Faculty*
    *For faculty members in the Jacobs School who have made significant contributions to support inclusion, diversity, equity and social justice in Western New York.

Previous recipients are not eligible for nomination.

Self nominations are not acceptable.

Senior associate deans and department chairs are not eligible.

All nominees must be a member of the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences.

Nominators

Faculty, residents, students and staff at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences may nominate individuals deserving of these awards.

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Award Ceremony

Awards are presented during the Jacobs School’s annual Faculty and Staff Recognition Awards ceremony following the Stockton Kimball Lecture on June 14th, 2023

Prior Recipients

See all prior recipients

Contact

For questions about this award please contact smbs-inclusion@buffalo.edu