Advancing Women in Pediatric Medicine and Science Award
The Advancing Women in Pediatric Medicine and Science Award celebrates individuals who demonstrate exceptional dedication to issues that affect women in Pediatric Medicine within the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Department of Pediatrics. This annual award established in 2023 recognizes a member of the Department whose advocacy has contributed towards progressing the role of women in the department in an exemplary manner, and who has demonstrated contributions and accomplishments that address issues that affect women in pediatric medicine and science.
The recipient must have been a member of the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Department of Pediatrics for at least 4 years, and be a current member at the time of the award. Department chairs and Vice Chairs of the Department of Pediatrics are not eligible.
The next call for nominations will open in the summer, with the award presentation in September.
2025 - Jacqueline Kreutzer MD, FSCAI, FACC
2024 - Anna Wang-Erikson, PhD
2023 - Christine Bishop, MD, MA
Joining Efforts for Dignity and Inclusion (JEDI) Award
The JEDI Award recognizes individuals who champion engagement and inclusion in pediatric medicine within the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Department of Pediatrics. This annual award was established in 2023 to celebrate individuals in the Department of Pediatrics whose advocacy has contributed to enhancing the engagement of our pediatric workforce and promoting dignity within academia.
The recipient must have been a member of the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Department of Pediatrics for at least 4 years and be a current member at the time of the award. Department chairs and Vice Chairs of the Department of Pediatrics are not eligible.
The next call for nominations will open in the summer, with the award presentation in September.
2025 - Onome Oghifobibi, MD, MSc, FAAP
2024 - Andrew McCormick, MD, FAAP
2023 - Sylvia Owusu-Ansah, MD, MPH, FAAP
Dena Hofkosh Medical Education Eudaimonia Award
The Dena Hofkosh Medical Education Eudaimonia Award is an annual UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh (CHP) faculty award given to an outstanding mid- to late-career clinician educator who has substantially impacted the medical education and clinical culture at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh and flourished into educational eudaimonia. Nominees should have demonstrated outstanding innovation in their clinical and teaching abilities.
The nominee will need a letter of support from their primary nominating faculty member, with two additional faculty members to support the nomination and speak with the nominating committee if needed to further discuss the applicant. Nominees must be an Associate Professor or Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, currently or very recently on faculty at CHP.
Call for nominations will open in early spring, with the award presentation in May.
2026 - Lynn Marie Malec, MD, MSc (awarded posthumously)
2025 - Erika Friehling, MD
2024 - Sanjay Lambore, MD
2023 - Arvind Srinath, MD, MS
2022 - Sara McIntire, MD, FAAP (retired)