2009 Dean’s Distinguished Service Award Recipients. Left to right, President Harris Pastides, Dr. William Keane, Dr. Janice Bacon, Katherine Stephens, Dr. Jerry Youkey, and Dean Richard Hoppmann. Not pictured, Debbie Truluck and Dr. Alfred Boykin

Dean Selects 2009 Dean’s Distinguished Service Award Recipients

Sponsored by a generous donor, the Dean’s Fall Reception was held on October 7, 2009, at the Columbia Museum of Art. At the event, Dean Richard Hoppmann presented the 2009 Dean’s Distinguished Service Award to a faculty and a staff member who have exhibited outstanding commitment and service to advancing the mission of the School of Medicine. For the first time, Dean Hoppmann also selected community partners who have also been instrumental in supporting the efforts of the medical school.

In addition to the Dean’s Awards, Senator Joel Lourie presented a special Senate Resolution to long-time friend and supporter, Donald Saunders, Jr., MD, for his “distinguished career in medicine and medical education, and for his numerous contributions to his profession and community.”

Complete List of Dean’s Distinguished Service Award Recipients

STAFF:
Debbie Truluck
Alumni Director, University of South Carolina School of Medicine

FACULTY:
Janice Bacon, MD
Chair and Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology

COMMUNITY:
Katherine Stephens:
Vice President for Medical Education, Palmetto Health

Jerry Youkey, MD
Vice President Medical and Academic Services
Greenville Hospital System

Alfred Boykin, MD
Chief of Staff, Dorn VA Medical Center

William Keane, MD
Internal Medicine and Nephrology

SENATE RESOLUTION:
Donald E. Saunders, Jr. , MD
Senator Joel Lourie presented a Senate Resolution for his “distinguished career in medicine and medical education, and for his numerous contributions to his profession and community.”

Senator Joel Lourie presents Dr. Donald Saunders, Jr. with a Senate Resolution for his outstanding service to the community and his profession. Left to right, Senator Joel Lourie, Dr. Donald Saunders, Mrs. Carol Saunders and Dean Richard Hoppmann.