Members of the Department of Emergency at Weill Cornell Medicine were honored during the recent NewYork-Presbyterian/Cornell & Columbia Emergency Medicine Residency Program graduation ceremony. Please see a full list of recipients below. Congratulations to all on their well-deserved awards!
Suzanne Ciavarella, R.N.
Jose Fernandez, M.D. Compassionate Care Award
The Jose Fernandez, M.D. Compassionate Care Award recognizes a member of the Department of Emergency Medicine who best represents the core values that Dr. Fernandez embodied, including providing excellent and compassionate care to our patients. It serves as a testament to their outstanding dedication, professionalism, and positive impact on their patients, fellow colleagues, and community.
Diksha Mishra, M.D.
Instructor in Clinical Emergency Medicine
Weill Cornell Medicine Faculty Teaching Award
The Faculty Member of the Year Award is given to an exceptional faculty member within the WCM Department of Emergency Medicine. This award acknowledges the recipient's outstanding contributions to teaching, research, mentorship, and overall commitment to academic excellence.
Avital Fishman, R.N.
Weill Cornell Medicine Nurse of the Year Award
The Nurse of the Year Award is bestowed upon a nurse within the WCM Department of Emergency Medicine in recognition of their exemplary clinical skills, compassionate patient care, leadership qualities, and significant contributions to our nursing team.
Paterson Payano
Weill Cornell Medicine Support Staffer of the Year Award
The Support Staffer of the Year Award is given to a member of the Department of Emergency Medicine in acknowledgement of their professionalism, teamwork, and positive impact on the Department.
James (Nathan) Mynard, M.D., Department of Surgery
Weill Cornell Medicine Consultant of the Year Award
The Consultant of the Year Award recognizes a physician from outside the Department of Emergency Medicine whose expertise, professionalism, and specialized knowledge have been of invaluable help to our physicians, clinical staff and trainees.
