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Austin Kale Oglesby (left) received the Outstanding Performance on Surgery Award during the Senior Night and Awards Pres...
06/08/2026

Austin Kale Oglesby (left) received the Outstanding Performance on Surgery Award during the Senior Night and Awards Presentation. This award recognizes a senior student for outstanding performance on surgery.

He’s standing alongside Fazlur R. Zahurullah, MD, MBA, FACS, (right) chair of the Department of Surgery and Surgical Specialties.

Carson Florkowski (right) received the Tom C. Reeves Memorial Award during the recent Senior Night Awards Presentation. ...
06/05/2026

Carson Florkowski (right) received the Tom C. Reeves Memorial Award during the recent Senior Night Awards Presentation. Established in memory of Tom C. Reeves, who died in his sophomore year of medical school, this award recognizes an outstanding classmate who demonstrates promise for excellence in the medical profession.

He also received the Excellence in Emergency Medicine Award, which is presented to a senior student for excellence in the field of emergency medicine.

He’s standing alongside Fazlur R. Zahurullah, MD, MBA, FACS, (left) chair of the Department of Surgery and Surgical Specialties.

Dr. Luke Sclamberg (left) was recognized for Outstanding Performance on Surgery Among Students Choosing a Surgical Caree...
06/05/2026

Dr. Luke Sclamberg (left) was recognized for Outstanding Performance on Surgery Among Students Choosing a Surgical Career during the recent Senior Night Awards Presentation. This award recognizes a senior, who is choosing a surgical specialty, for outstanding performance on the surgery clerkship.

He’s standing alongside Fazlur R. Zahurullah, MD, MBA, FACS, (right) chair of the Department of Surgery and Surgical Specialties.

Dr. Sopuluchukwu Anidobu (right) received the Raymond Zbick Memorial Award in Anesthesiology Award during April’s Senior...
06/04/2026

Dr. Sopuluchukwu Anidobu (right) received the Raymond Zbick Memorial Award in Anesthesiology Award during April’s Senior Night and Awards Presentation. This award was established by friends of the late Dr. Raymond Zbick and is presented to a senior student for excellence in anesthesiology.

She’s standing alongside Fazlur R. Zahurullah, MD, MBA, FACS, (left) chair of the Department of Surgery and Surgical Specialties.

Dr. Laura Berger, (left) received the Dr. L.P. Johnson Family Physician Awardduring April’s Senior Night and Awards Pres...
06/03/2026

Dr. Laura Berger, (left) received the Dr. L.P. Johnson Family Physician Award
during April’s Senior Night and Awards Presentation. Here she is with Joe Garry, MD, FAAFP, FACSM (right), head of the Department of Family and Community Medicine.

This scholarship, in honor of Dr. LeBaron Paul Johnson, is presented to a fourth-year medical student at the College of Medicine in Rockford who, during the second and third years of study, has shown interest and achievement in family medicine.

The Fun Committee hosted the annual Summer Sizzle on the front lawn of UIC Rockford on Wednesday, June 3, 2026. Several ...
06/03/2026

The Fun Committee hosted the annual Summer Sizzle on the front lawn of UIC Rockford on Wednesday, June 3, 2026. Several faculty, staff and students took time out of their busy days to enjoy plenty of good food and plentiful sunshine.

Dr. Emily Wilt, (left) received the Donald H. Wortmann Outstanding Student in Pediatrics Award during April’s Senior Nig...
06/02/2026

Dr. Emily Wilt, (left) received the Donald H. Wortmann Outstanding Student in Pediatrics Award during April’s Senior Night and Awards Presentation. Here she is with David E. Deutsch, MD, (right) Chair of the Department of Pediatrics. Awarded by the Department of Pediatrics in memory of Dr. Donald Wortmann, this award recognizes a student for excellence in pediatrics.

She also received the Dr. Arthur Rettig Award for Excellence, Pediatrics, which is given to a fourth-year medical student in memory of Dr Arthur Rettig. Dr. Rettig left an indelible mark on the world, providing care, hope and life itself to countless children in need of medical and surgical care. The award recipient is a student who demonstrated excellence in the curriculum, embodies the attributes of Dr. Arthur Rettig and matched in either pediatrics or surgery.

Dr. Ashley Donald received the Adolph A. Rostenberg, Jr. Award during the Senior Night and Awards Presentation earlier t...
06/01/2026

Dr. Ashley Donald received the Adolph A. Rostenberg, Jr. Award during the Senior Night and Awards Presentation earlier this spring. Selected by the Dermatology Department at the College of Medicine Chicago, this award was established by the Department of Dermatology in honor of Dr. Adolph Rostenberg Jr., distinguished head of the department, 1959-1974. It is awarded annually to a student at the College of Medicine who has demonstrated excellence in research into the basic functions, structure, or pathology of the skin.

She also received the Outstanding Performance on Medicine award. This award recognizes a senior student for outstanding performance on medicine.

Dr. Shruthi Mekala received the Excellence in Family Medicine Award during April’s Senior Night and Awards Presentation....
05/29/2026

Dr. Shruthi Mekala received the Excellence in Family Medicine Award during April’s Senior Night and Awards Presentation. It’s presented to a senior student for outstanding performance on the family medicine clerkship.

She also received Craig E. Booher MD Community Health Scholarship, which was established in memory of former College of Medicine Rockford Dean, Dr. Craig E. Booher. Dr. Booher served as associate dean from 1972-1989 and acting dean in 1975. The scholarship is given to a fourth-year medical student who demonstrates financial need and who matches into a family medicine residency program.

Dr. Anna Snider, (right) received the Dr. Charles Spencer Williamson Award for Excellence in Internal Medicine during Ap...
05/28/2026

Dr. Anna Snider, (right) received the Dr. Charles Spencer Williamson Award for Excellence in Internal Medicine during April’s Senior Night and Awards Presentation. Here she is with Jeffrey R. Smith, MD, FACC, chair of the Department of Medicine and Medical Specialties (left).

This award was established by the faculty and friends of the late Dr. Charles Spencer Williamson, long-time head of the department of medicine. It is presented to a senior student for excellence in medicine.

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