Awards & Scholarships

Neurosurgeon Dr. Ketan Bulsara of UConn Health Invited to CMS Advisory Committee

UConn Health’s Chief of Neurosurgery Dr. Ketan Bulsara is a newly named advisor to the Medicare Evidence Development & Coverage Advisory Committee (MEDCAC).

UConn’s Gilman Scholars Samantha Valle ’24 (CLAS), Marissa White ’25 (CAHNR), Geraldine Uribe ’23 (CLAS), Guerlina Philogne ’24 (CLAS) (BUS), Rose Pacik-Nelson ’23 (CLAS), and Grace Coburn ’23 (CLAS) posing in the lobby at UConn Hartford.

UConn Produces An All-Time High 17 Gilman Scholars

Each Gilman Scholar is required to complete a service project upon their return from studying abroad in their campus or home community

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Consortium Honors 4 From UConn Health

The Capital Area Health Consortium recognizes two residents, Drs. Meghana Singh and Nancy Presnick, for their work in the community, honors Dr. Scott Allen for his distinguished service, and awards a scholarship to Mariam Zacharias, who’s studying to become a nurse practitioner.

Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr. Katherine Coyner Named Prestigious ELAM Fellow

Dr. Katherine Coyner, associate professor of orthopedic surgery, has been selected for ELAM's prestigious one-year leadership fellowship for women.

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Neurosurgeon Chief Dr. Ketan Bulsara Receives Lifetime Achievement Award

Dr. Ketan Bulsara, chief of neurosurgery at UConn Health, has received a lifetime achievement award from the Connecticut Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (CAPI).

The South Park Inn Honors Dr. Bruce Gould with 2022 Community Leadership Award

The South Park Inn’s new Advisory Committee has awarded Dr. Bruce E. Gould of UConn School of Medicine its 2022 Community Leadership Award for his outstanding contributions.

Dr. David Steffens Named Distinguished Life Fellow by American Psychiatric Association

Chair of Psychiatry Dr. David Steffens has been named a Distinguished Life Fellow by The American Psychiatric Association.

UConn Medical Student Wins National Public Health Excellence Award

Sara Schulwolf, a medical student at UConn School of Medicine, has been awarded a U.S. Public Health Service (USPHS) 2022 Excellence in Public Health Award.

Samantha Gove '23 (CLAS) stands outside The Dodd Center for Human Rights on May 5, 2022.

Rising Junior Named a Udall Scholar

Samantha Gove is just the ninth student in UConn history to receive the prestigious scholarship

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National Accolade for UConn Health’s Dr. Lauren Geaney

American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society recognizes UConn Orthopaedic Residency Program director for her leadership in breaking down gender barriers.