As a community-based medical school, the Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine’s work to train the next generation of Washington physicians is made possible by our community partners.
Outstanding community faculty across healthcare professions were recognized at annual Community Partner Award Ceremonies in Everett, Spokane, Tri-Cities, and Vancouver, including one MD program alum who has returned to the college as faculty.
Please join us in commending their dedication to our medical students and our mission.
Outstanding Clinical Teacher – MS1 & MS2
- Swedish Neuroscience Institute Team, Everett
- Jonathan Kalisvaart, MD, Pediatric Urology, Providence, Spokane
- Iyad Jamali, MD, Cardiology, Kadlec (Providence Health), Tri-Cities
- Christie Kirkpatrick Schmutz, MD (’21), Internal Medicine, Kirkpatrick Family Care, Vancouver
Outstanding Clinical Teacher – MS3
- Melissa Closs-Brewer, MD, Pediatrics, Providence Medical Group, Everett
- Sarah Briscoe, MD, Family Medicine, private practice, Spokane
- Chris Brussow, MD, Family Medicine, Lourdes Health, Tri-Cities
- Laura LeFever, DO, OB/GYN, PeaceHealth St. John, Vancouver
Outstanding Clinical Teacher – MS4
- Kimberlee Hauff, MD, Pediatrics, Swedish, Everett
- Benjamin Arthurs, MD, Internal Medicine – ICU, Multicare, Spokane
- Fermin Godinez, MD, Emergency Medicine, Kadlec (Providence Health), Tri-Cities
- Sarah Landrum, MD, Family Medicine, Valley View Health, Vancouver
Outstanding Clinical Teacher – Academic Half Day
- Gregg Miller, MD, Emergency Medicine, Vituity, Everett
- Keith Ulnick, DO, Urology, Retired, Spokane
- Kevin Hodges, MD, FACEP, Emergency Medicine, Kadlec (Providence Health), Tri-Cities
- Aaron Schoenkerman, MD, Cardiology, Providence Portland, Vancouver
Outstanding Service of Education Award
- Kareena Andreas, Administrator, Multicare, Everett
- Kaydah Parker, Nursing, Kootenia, Spokane
- Justin Huff, Respiratory Therapist, Trios Health, Tri-Cities
- Patrick Hendley, NRP, Paramedic, AMR, Vancouver
Distinguished Service Award
- Kathryn Gilligan, MD, Psychiatry, Compass Health, Everett
- MultiCare Surgical Specialists Team, Spokane
- Chloe Lyon, Administrator, The Vancouver Clinic, Vancouver
Full-time faculty and staff were recognized in Spokane last month at the college’s annual Awards and Recognition Ceremony.