Laura E. Schanberg, MD, professor of pediatrics, has been selected to receive the Duke Medical Alumni Association's Distinguished Alumna Award based on her pioneering work in the field of pediatric rheumatology.
In addition, Kanecia O. Zimmerman, MD, associate professor of pediatrics, has been selected to receive the DMAA's Emerging Leader Award in recognition of her clinical work in the field of pediatric critical care, as well as her leadership and dedication as an educator in this area.
The 2022 Distinguished Awardees will be recognized at a special celebratory dinner on Friday, November 4, 2022, as part of this year's Medical Alumni Weekend festivities.
About the Awards
Established in 1968, the Medical Alumni Association Distinguished Awards were created to recognize those who make important contributions to the establishment and growth of the four-year medical school and to the world of medicine. The awards are designed to honor alumni and friends whose distinguished careers and unselfish contributions to society have added luster and prestige to the University and its School of Medicine. A committee appointed by the Dean of the School of Medicine selects the recipients from nominations solicited from alumni and medical school faculty.
Distinguished Alumni Award
This award honors alumni who have made significant contributions to medical education, research and practice through professional achievements and/or dedicated service. Criteria for selection include contributions to the medical profession demonstrated through quality of publications, significant discoveries, or practice improvements that have been widely adopted, community and national leadership in the profession, and by careers that have garnered national and international recognition in ways that bring honor to the medical profession and Duke University School of Medicine.
Emerging Leader Award
This award honors School of Medicine and/or house staff alumni, or School of Medicine faculty who are early in their career for achievement through leadership, education, scholarship, or service in his or her professional or volunteer life.