Thursday, June 18, 2026
3 to 4 p.m.
Health Sciences Building & Zoom
60 N. 36th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104

Congratulations to the 2026 Faculty Award nominees, who represent an extraordinary group of educators, clinicians, scientists and leaders across the College’s many campuses and affiliate sites. Our community is grateful for their contributions and proud to honor their achievements.

Angelo Pinto Educator Award
(Rank: Associate Professor or Professor)

• Bill Frank, DC
• Anna Tsirka, MD

Award for Impact in Inclusive Excellence
(Open to all ranks)

• Molly Fisher, MD

Clinical Educator Award
(Rank: Assistant or Associate Professor)

• Muhammed Zohaib Ghatala, MD
• Nicole Sacca Izzo, DO

Drexel University College of Medicine Institutional Service Award
(Open to all ranks)

• Michael Nonnemacher, PhD
• Dana Toib, MD

Early Career Clinical Scientist Award
(Rank: Assistant Professor)

• Molly Fisher, MD
• Jaya Mehta, MD
• Shan Modi, MD
• Emily Souder, MD

Early Career Mentoring Award for Basic Science Faculty
(Rank: Assistant or Associate Professor)

• Jenna Hope, PhD

Early Career Mentoring Award for Clinical Faculty
(Rank: Assistant or Associate Professor)

• Joseph Deutsch, MD
• Swosti Joshi, MD

Elias Abrutyn Mentoring Award for Clinical Faculty
(Rank: Professor)

• Peter Bamberger, MD
• Nielufar Varjavand, MD

Emerging Clinical Leader and Innovation Award
(Rank: Assistant or Associate Professor)

• Muhammed Ghatala, MD

Faculty Professional Development, Sponsorship and Allyship Award
(Open to all ranks)

• Akhil Vaidya, PhD

Julian Marsh Faculty Scholar Award
(Rank: Professor)

• David Bartlett, MD

June Klinghoffer Clinical Educator Award
(Rank: Professor)

• Nathalie May, MD

Mid-Career Basic Science Investigator Award
(Rank: Associate Professor)

• Joshua Jackson, PhD

Oksana Korzeniowski Patient Care Award
(Open to all ranks)

• Zach Kassutto, MD
• Lauren Mathos, MD
• Assar Rather, MD
• Patrick Wagner, MD

Vincent Zarro Community Outreach Award
(Rank: Associate Professor or Professor)

• Mary Ann Comunale, EdD
• Roschanak Mossabeb, MD
  
  

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