Closing a difficult year with many hurdles, these amazing doctors persevered though it all with grace and humor. These outstanding people were able to celebrate with their fellow residents and faculty in person with a breakfast – not the normal dinner with their families, but… at least it was together!  We all were so happy to see their mostly unmasked faces and wish them every wonderful thing as they move on to their next adventures!

Additionally, we also recognized and celebrated our outstanding 2020/2021 award winners:

• Thao Duong, MD – James D. Thomson, MD Award for the physician who embodies compassion, humility & conciliation
• Jeremy Stanek, MD – Jose C. Montero MD Teaching Award for Excellence in Teaching
• Anita Lowe, MD – Peter T. Singleton Award Resident who exemplified excellence, loyalty & special dedication to the program
• Nathan Barnett, MD – Team Player Award for the resident who most embodied camaraderie & team spirit amongst the residents
• Nolan Gall, MD – Arbor Free Clinic Resident Award - for outstanding service to support the Arbor Free Clinic
• Iris Ortiz – Staff Appreciation Award for the Staff member who most exemplifies the spirit of teamwork & humanitarianism
• Santa Clara Valley Medical Center 3ARU Staff – Special Recognition Award for their continued dedication to patient care through adversity
• Anita Lowe, MD – The Highest Score on the American Academy of Physical Rehabilitation Annual residents Self-Assessment Examination