2026 Student Awards Reception
Annual Student Awards Reception to recognize students earning the following awards. A buffet dinner will be served. Please watch for an RSVP form in April 2026. Foundational Science / Pre-clerkship AwardsShig Yasunaga MD Student AwardLeadership in Inclusive Excellence AwardPeer Leader AwardWomen in Medicine Leadership AwardEmerging Physician Innovator AwardExcellence in Anatomy AwardAward for Academic and Design Excellence (A.D.E.S)Class of 2026 AwardsCarle Illinois Honors (Alpha Omega Alpha proxy)Carle Illinois Humanism in Medicine Award (Gold Humanism proxy)Academic Affairs Service AwardStudent Affairs Service AwardOutstanding Commitment to the Student BodyOutstanding Commitment to Community EngagementACP Illinois Downstate Outstanding Medical StudentExcellence in Family MedicineExcellence in Internal MedicineExcellence in NeurologyExcellence in Obstetrics and GynecologyExcellence in PediatricsExcellence in PsychiatryExcellence in SurgeryJames C.
Leonard, MD, Gold-Headed Cane AwardKing Li, MD, MBA, Physician Innovator AwardFaculty and Staff Peer Educator RecognitionGolden Apple Pre-ClinicalGolden Apple Clinical ImmersionGolden Apple Engineering & EntrepreneurshipOutstanding Faculty and Staff MemberDiscovery Learning AwardsClinical Immersion (1st, 2nd, 3rd Place)Research Immersion (1st, 2nd, 3rd Place)Elective Immersion (1st, 2nd, 3rd Place)