Dr. Michael Weaver awarded Clinical Professor of Emeritus of Emergency Medicine
Michael Weaver, MD was awarded Clinical Professor Emeritus of Emergency Medicine in August, 2022. Dr. Weaver practiced emergency medicine with Metro Emergency Physicians at St. Luke’s Hospital of Kansas City for 30+ years. Dr. Weaver devoted a significant portion of his professional career to improving care for sexual assault victims. His work with the Department of Justice helped establish national standards for care of sexual assault victims. He also co-founded the Forensic section of ACEP. Dr. Weaver continues to be involved in various efforts at the UMKC School of Medicine.
Dr. Erica Carney selected as 2022 Pinnacle Prize Semi-Finalist
The Pinnacle Prize is awarded annually to Kansas City residents, who are age 40 or under, to celebrate and empower young leaders committed to making a consequential impact in Kansas City. “The Pinnacle Prize is given to recognize visionary young leaders working to improve lives in the Kansas City region. This year’s candidates, like the first year’s, were exceptional. They are truly having a powerful impact in improving the lives of many in our community, especially those in need.”
Dr. Stefanie Ellison receives the UMKC Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Community Engagement.
Stefanie Ellison, MD was awarded the 2023 UMKC Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Community Engagement. The is awarded to a faculty member that demonstrates innovative and sustained leadership in working with the public and community organizations in addressing critical community concerns.
Dr. Emily Hillman receives UMKC Elmer F Pierson Good Teaching Award
Emily Hillman, MD, MHPE, was awarded the 2023 UMKC Elmer F Pierson Good Teaching Award (School of Medicine). This is awarded to a single UMKC School of Medicine faculty member based on the strength of learner evaluations, creative and innovative teaching methods and skills, and educational leadership.
Dr. Kevin O’Rourke is New MOCEP Board Member
Kevin O’Rourke, MD was accepted into the inaugural class of the Quality Improvement/Patient Safety Faculty and Student Scholars and James O’Brien, MD was accepted into the second QIPS class. Launched in 2022, the “QIPS Scholars” program pairs a medical student with a faculty mentor to complete a Quality Improvement project over 12-18 months. The “QIPS Faculty Scholars” program is a scholarship development experience that will prepare faculty to lead healthcare improvement efforts and mentor future physician leaders to engage in the critical work of making today’s healthcare system sustainable for tomorrow.
Dr. O’Rourke’s project with Sydney Edson, MS6, on decreasing turnaround times for point-of-care urinalysis won the award for Best Poster Presentation.
Dr. Christine Sullivan appointed to ACGME
Christine Sullivan, MD has been appointed to the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) Board of Appeals for Emergency Medicine. Panel members serve a six-year term and are responsible for hearing accreditation decision appeals for emergency medicine and EM sub- specialty programs.