Chief's Dinner Awards!!!!

Chief's dinner this past thursday night was a sentimental tearjerker as usual. Our 6 graduating chief residents recounted their fond memories of the past several years and said thanks and goodbye to good friends and mentors. John Byrn took home the Dreiling research award undoubtedly due to his tremendous work presented at the American College of Surgeons meeting. Sergei Khaitov was awarded the Aufses Sr Award for overall outstanding performance. Shalini Aurora got the Aufses Jr. Mentor Prize ... she's been an inspiration to us all. Rachel Wellner received the Medical Student Teaching Award for her endless dedication to education. In addition, Brian Coakley was also recognized with the Junior Resident Student Teaching Award. Big Congrats to all .... you all have done an amazing job!!!!