Excellence in Clinical Teaching in Psychiatry 

Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine at Florida International University, 2020

• Recognized by faculty for his outstanding contributions as an Assistant Clinical Professor in psychiatric clinical education 

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Exceptional People Impacting the Community (EPIC) Award 

Mental Health America of Southeast Florida, 2019 

• Awarded for his dedication, compassion, and care for the homeless at the Bernard P. Alicki Health Center,  struggling with mental issues 

• Other distinguished honorees include Senator Nan Rich and five other remarkable individuals from various sectors, committed to promoting mental health and wellness

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Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Award

Gold Humanism Honors Society at Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine at Florida International University, 2014

• Nominated by students from the Gold Humanism Honors Society 

• Per Leonard Tow, the award honors “outstanding physicians who exhibit extraordinary empathy, humanism in their dealings with patients,” including demonstrating clinical excellence and exceptional compassion for patients, their families, and healthcare colleagues.

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Clinical Scholar Award, Division of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry 

 University of Miami / Jackson Memorial Hospital,  2008

• Awarded for excellence in research

 

In The News

“People on the Move” May 31, 2020

• Excellence in Clinical Teaching in Psychiatry by Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine, Florida International University; awarded in April 2020