UofL Department of Medicine Awards Day recognizes DOM trainees, faculty
June 5, 2026
Drs. Kim WIlliams (far left) and Jennifer Olges (far right) join graduating members of the UofL Internal Medicine Residency Program at Department of Medicine Awards Day on May 28, 2026.
The University of Louisville Department of Medicine and Internal Medicine Residency Program presented the annual Department of Medicine Awards Day on May 28, 2026, honoring the trainees, faculty and staff who maintained a strong commitment to medical education over the past three years.
"We celebrate our graduating residents and fellows as they embark on the next chapter of their medical careers, and we recognize the achievements and dedication of our trainees and faculty who advance the mission of the Department of Medicine every day," Dr. Jennifer Olges, director of the UofL Internal Medicine Residency Program said.
Graduating members from the department's fellowship programs were also recognized, and wished well as they continue their medical careers in various academic and private practice opportunities.
This year's awards winners include:
Forest Arnold Award for Grand Rounds Attendance
- Robert Emmons (Faculty)
- Varun Rameswara (Resident)
Resident Program In-Training Awards
- Rushabh Gujarathi - PGY-1 Highest Score
- Matthew Hill - PGY-2 Highest Score
- Matthew Hill - PGY-2 Most Improved Score
- Emily Converse - PGY-3 Highest Score
- Varun Rameswara - PGY-3 Most Improved Score
Residency Program Excellence in Teaching Awards
- Division: Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Disorders Medicine
- Faculty: Rodrigo Cavallazzi
- Fellow: Zachary Meili (Cardiovascular Medicine)
Residency Program Awards
- Heba Boustany and Jack Dillon - Most Professional Residents
- Suneil Bhaskara - Outstanding PGY-2 Teaching Award
- Emily Converse - Outstanding Senior Resident
Dr. Ephraim Otieno Humanism Award
- Joseph Holland
Med-Peds Faculty Teaching Award
- Jordan Hendrickson
General Internal Medicine Awards
- Jordan Hendrickson - Best General Internal Medicine Teaching Faculty - Hospital Medicine
- Ryan Bailer and Yvette Cua - Best General Internal Medicine Teaching Faculty - Ambulatory Medicine
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