Created in 1998 by the Class of 1999, the Caduceus Club allows students to take an
active role in promoting a standard of excellence in both resident physicians and
faculty. The Club carries out the nominations and voting for awards presented to
outstanding teachers and clinicians at the annual Caduceus Club Faculty and Resident
Teaching Awards ceremony. Nominations are accepted from first- through fourth-year
medical students, who then vote for those individuals they think have best exemplified
the standards of professionalism, academic excellence, and scholarship in both the
clinical and basic science years of medical school.
Explanation of Awards
The Lee Brashears Award
Awarded by the 1st year class to the individual who goes above and beyond his/her
duties as a teacher in the College of Medicine to provide friendship and support to
students (in memory of Mr. Lee Brashears, anatomy instructor and friend of class of
1999)
Outstanding College of Medicine Staff Awards
Awarded to those individuals who go beyond their usual duties to assist students
in the pursuit of their medical education
Outstanding Course of the Year
Awarded to the basic science course which 1st and 2nd year students regard as the
best educational experience including curriculum, content, and professor interaction
with students
Professor of the Year
Awarded by the 1st and 2nd year students to basic science faculty demonstrating exemplary
professionalism, mentorship, and scholarship
Arnold P. Gold Foundation Humanism and Excellence in Teaching Award
Third year students select six residents to receive the Gold Foundation Humanism
and Excellence in Teaching Award, based on their demonstration of commitment to teaching
and compassionate treatment of patients and families, students, and colleagues
Outstanding Resident Awards
Awarded by 3rd year students to individuals who perform as role model residents characterized
by approachability, excellent patient care, and willingness to teach
Clerkship of the Year
Awarded by the 3rd year class to the clinical clerkship that most facilitates teaching
excellence in an effort to mold ethical, caring physicians
Attending's of the Year
Awarded by 3rd year students to the attending physicians who demonstrate superior
teaching skills and serve as an excellent physician role model
Outstanding Fellow Award
Awarded by the 4th year students to the fellow who demonstrates superb teaching skills
as well as an excellent fund of knowledge
Clinical Teaching Recognition Awards
Awarded by the 4th year students to the attendings that have demonstrated the most
dedication to teaching and educating medical students
Mentor of the Year
Awarded by the 4th year students to the attending who in addition to being a physician
role model has been eager to engage and assist students in pursuit of their chosen
medical field
Caduceus Club Founders Award
Awarded by the membership of the Caduceus Club to individuals who promote a spirit
of leadership and academic excellence through his/her support of the Caduceus Club
activities
Basic Sciences Department of the Year
Awarded to the basic sciences department which students feel best prepares them for
the USMLE Step 1 and for the clinical years through a commitment to academic excellence
Clinical Department of the Year
Awarded to the clinical department that achieves the following specific criteria:
provides timely feedback to students, includes material consistent with NBME criteria
in curriculum, upholds current standards of care regarding their discipline, creates
an environment conducive to constructive dialogue, implements professionalism toward
students and patients, and promotes faculty, resident, and staff teaching.
2018 Nominees / Winners
2017 Award Winners
2016 Award Winners
2015 Award Winners
2014 Award Winners
2013 Award Winners
2012 Award Winners
2011 Award Winners
2010 Award Winners
