Service Awards- Recognizing Faculty & Staff
Dr. John Curran gets a thank you hug from Ms. Billie Lee after she received her recognition award for 15 years of service. Ms. Lee is a member of the Revenue Cycle Operations team of USF Physicians Group.
Last week, USF Health honored 277 faculty and staff for their years of service – honorees who’ve been a part of the USF Health family from 5 to 35 years. Awards were presented by the deans in the USF colleges of medicine, nursing and public health – Dean Stephen Klasko, Dean Patricia Burns and Dean Donna Petersen. Also stepping in to assist with the awards was Dr. John Curran, Associate Vice President of Academic & Faculty Affairs, USF Health.
From L to R: Dr. John Curran, recognized for his 35 years of service in the College of Medicine, and Dr. Philip Shenefelt, recognized for his 20 years of service.
One honoree is known for his expertise in the intersection of dermatology and people’s beliefs about their skin and appearance. Honored as a 20-year employee, Philip Shenefelt, MD, Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery, sees patients for general dermatology and allergic contact dermatitis. But his primary research, for some ten years, has been on integrative medicine with an emphasis on hypnosis in dermatology. Dr. Shenefelt is an Approved Consultant with the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis in 2001 and diplomate with the American Board of Medical Hypnosis in January 2007. He has given presentations and published articles on aspects of hypnosis in dermatology and on broader topics in psychodermatology and in use of herbs in dermatology-and conducting research in relaxation for dermatologic surgery. “As David Spiegel, MD, said about hypnosis, it is not mind over matter, but mind matters”, said Dr. Shenefelt.
As is the case each year, the listing of honorees includes names of several faculty and staff who retired earlier this year, including Dr. Greg Nicolosi and Dr. Peter Dunne. Also recognized was Dr. Paul Wallach, who relocated to New Jersey this summer to become Dean of the new medical school at Touro College. All were honored for their service in 2007.
From L to R: Executive Admin. Specialists Charmaine Disimile and Maria Rutter, event organizer, take a moment to stop and enjoy the evening after weeks of planning!
Congratulations to all the honorees! Special recognition goes to Maria Rutter, USF Health administrative assistant, who is tireless in her efforts to make the annual awards dinner special for every honoree at the ceremony!
From L to R: Donna Petersen, Dean of the USF College of Public Health, and Ms. Lyette Pate, recognized for her 10 years of service. Ms. Pate is an Administrative Specialist, Diversity Initiatives, College of Medicine.
From L to R: Dr. Joan Gregory, recognized for 30 years of service in the College of Nursing, received her award directly from the college’s Dean, Patricia Burns. Dean Burns was also recognized for her 10 years of service.
From L to R: Dr. John Curran presented Dr. Peter Dunne with his recognition award for 15 years of service. Dr. Dunne served as Professor and Chair Emeritus of the Department of Neurology in the College of Medicine, prior to his retirement earlier this year.
USF Health faculty and staff marking 20 – 35 years of service included:
35 Years of Service
College of Medicine
Dr. Lewis Barness
Distinguished Professor, Pediatrics
Ms. Maria Costello
Department Manager, Neurosurgery Neurosurgery – USF Physicians Group
Dr. John Malone
Professor, Pediatrics
Dr. Gregory Nicolosi
Assoc Professor, Molecular Pharmacology & Physiology
Ms. Marie Tapia
Staff Assistant, Pediatrics
35 Years of Service
USF Health Administration
Dr. John Curran
Professor & Sr. Associate Dean,College Of Medicine/AVP of Academic & Faculty Affairs, USF Health
30 Years of Service
College of Medicine
Dr. Duane Eichler
Professor, Molecular Medicine
Dr. Neil Fenske
Professor & Chair, Dermatology & Cutaneous Surgery
Dr. Robert Fernandez
Assoc Professor, Psychiatry & Behavioral Medicine
Dr. Bruce Lindsey
Professor & Chair, Molecular Pharmacology & Physiology
Mr. Willie Mitchell
Staff Assistant, Student Affairs
Dr. Samuel Saporta
Professor, Pathology and Cell Biology
Dr. Frank Vasey
Professor, Internal Medicine
30 Years of Service
College of Nursing
Dr. Candace Burns
Professor
Dr. S. Joan Gregory
Assistant Dean
30 Years of Service
USF Health Administration
Ms. Patricia Bickel
Director, USF Health Compliance & Privacy Officer
25 Years of Service
College of Medicine
Ms. Elizabeth Arauz
Medical Educational Program Specialist, Internal Medicine
Dr. Alfonso Campos
Assoc Professor, Pediatric Nephrology
Ms. Julie Dehainaut
Program Assistant, Internal Medicine
Dr. John Dietz
Professor, Molecular Pharmacology & Physiology
Ms. Lydia Gaponiuk
Sr Health Support Technician, Clinical Operations
Mr. Paul Glass
Teaching Laboratory Specialist, Pathology and Cell Biology
Dr. Deborah Roth
Assoc Professor, Psychiatry & Behavioral Medicine
Ms. Daryl Wagner
Executive Administrative Specalist, Office of Educational Affairs
Dr. J. Kell Williams
Professor, Obstetrics & Gynecology
25 Years of Service
College of Public Health
Ms. Paula Knaus
Associate Dean for Faculty & Staff Affairs
20 Years of Service
College of Medicine
Mr. William Barton
Payment Specialist, Revenue Cycle Operations- USF Physicians Group
Ms. Angela Conahey
Medical Records Clerk CLN-Radiology, Clinical Operations – USF Physicians Group
Ms. Ginger Cook
Department Administrator, Radiology – USF Physicians Group
Dr. Arthur Herold
Assoc Professor, Family Medicine
Ms. Janet Jones
Instructor, Internal Medicine
Dr. Jorge Lockhart
Professor & Director, Division of Urology
Ms. Raziah Maraj
Administrative Secretary, Pediatrics – USF Physicians Group
Dr. Frances Marton
Assistant Professor, Psychiatry & Behavioral Medicine
Ms. Jamie Mitchell
Administrative Secretary, Neurosurgery – USF Physicians Group
Dr. Humberto Nagera
Professor Psychiatry & Behavioral Medicine
Ms. Eileen Poiley
Associate, Suncoast Alzheimer’s & Gerontology Center
Mr. John Schoppman
Admissions Recruiter,Office of Educational Affairs
Dr. Kathleen Sheehan
Assoc Professor, Psychiatry & Behaviorial Medicine
Dr. Philip Shenefelt
Assoc Professor, Dermatology & Cutaneous Surgery
Ms. Sandra Shulman
Nurse Practitioner, Pediatrics – USF Physicians Group
Dr. Paul Wallach
Former Professor & Vice Dean of Educational Affairs, College of Medicine
20 Years of Service
College of Public Health
Dr. Andrew Cannons
Assistant Professor & Scientific Director of USF Center for Biological Defense
Dr. Jeannine Coreil
Professor, Community & Family Health
Dr. Alan Sear
Assoc Professor, Health Policy & Management
20 Years of Service
USF Health Administration
Mr. Howard Rich
Sr Storekeeper & Receiving Clerk, Receiving
Story by Lissette Campos
Photography by Eric Younghans, USF Health Media Center
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