Dr. Owen K. Davis, a professor of obstetrics and gynecology and of reproductive medicine, received the Path2Parenthood Joyce M. Vargyas, M.D., Visionary Award in October at its annual gala in New York City. The award honors individuals who have made extraordinary contributions to the fertility field. Path2Parenthood, formerly the American Fertility Association, is an inclusive organization committed to helping people create their families of choice by providing leading-edge outreach programs and timely educational information.
Dr. Shari Lipner, an assistant professor of dermatology, was appointed in March to the audio lecture series Dialogues in Dermatology's Editorial Board. The subscription-based audio program, produced by the American Academy of Dermatology, is offered monthly to dermatologists and other healthcare professionals to enhance and update their knowledge of dermatology. The academy is the largest, most influential and most representative dermatology group in the United States. With a membership of more than 17,000, it represents virtually all practicing dermatologists in the United States, as well as a growing number of international dermatologists.
Dr. Rahul Sharma, an assistant professor of medicine, has been appointed chair of the American College of Emergency Physicians' Emergency Medicine Practice Subcommittee on Triage. In his role, Dr. Sharma is spearheading the committee's efforts to identify best practice triage processes across the nation. The college is the leading advocate for emergency physicians, their patients and the public.
Dr. Neera Gupta, an assistant professor of pediatrics, was selected to serve a second three-year term as co-chair of the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation's America Pediatric Affairs Committee. The Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America is a non-profit, volunteer-driven organization dedicated to finding cures for Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. The committee focuses on the foundation's larger goals as they relate specifically to the care of children.