September 30, 2025

Please join us in congratulating the recipients of Weill Cornell Medicine’s Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Awards from the Department of Emergency Medicine!
Following WCM's APP Grand Rounds, 10 awards were presented last week to recognize providers who demonstrate exemplary service and leadership within their departments and the greater WCM community. Two members of our EM family received awards:
Rising Star: Physician Assistant
Loryn Fridie, PA-C
Loryn Fridie, PA-C
Physician Assistant of the Year
Matthew Laghezza, MS, MBA, PA-C
Matthew Laghezza, MS, MBA, PA-C
Congratulations to Loryn and Matt!