State of the Department – October 2018

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The Department of Pediatrics State of the Department held on September 7th once again showcased our outstanding Department, thanks to all of our faculty, staff, residents, and students contributions! Below are photos from the event. One highlight was Joan Magruder was honored and will be missed as she starts her new role at BJC.

back to front: F. Sessions Cole, Alexis Elward, David Hunstad, Juliane Bubeck Wardenburg, Shalini Shenoy, Gary Silverman, & Joan Magruder

left to right: Gary Silverman, Carmen Halabi, & F. Sessions Cole

Award: F. Sessions Cole, MD Award in Clinical Excellence

left to right: Pam Koger & Joan Magruder

left to right: Ann Desai & Steve Serfass

Awards: Shooting Star Awardees

left to right: Misty Good & Cliff Luke

Awards: 1st time R01 Awards

Kathy Grange

Award: Division Chief Appreciation

William Orr

Award: Unsung Hero

DeAra McGinnist SLCH

Award: Unsung Hero

left to right: Ken Remy & Andrew Janowski

Awards: 1st time K08 Awards
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