Faculty and Staff Awards 2026
Stritch Faculty and Staff Awards 2026
Each year at the Stritch School of Medicine, individuals who have had made significant contributions to medical education and to our school are recognized with awards as voted on by students. At an awards reception, the M2, M3, and M4 classes honored individuals across various teams who exemplify our mission and provide valuable contributions to our school community.
The awards ceremony traditionally takes place during St. Luke’s Week, which is an annual tradition at Stritch named for the Patron Saint of Physicians that provides an opportunity to bring us together in community and celebrate the profession of medicine within our medical school community.
Congratulations to the award winners!
The Class of 2029 recognized two individuals with awards
Educator of the Year: Eva Murdoch, PhD, Associate Professor, Leischner Department of Medical Education
Outstanding Staff Member of the Year: Lorenzo Arredondo Anzures, Security Monitor, Campus Safety, Health Sciences Campus
The Class of 2028 recognized three individuals with awards
Educator of the Year: Theresa Kristopaitis, MD, Associate Dean for Curriculum Integration, Medical Education; Professor, Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine; Director, Mechanisms of Human Disease Course
Facilitator of the Year: Nathan Derhammer, MD, Associate Professor, Department of Medicine
Excellence in Student Support: Housekeeping Staff
The Class of 2027 recognized four individuals with awards
Attending of the Year: Monica Edwards, MD, Associate Professor, Internal Medicine
Intern of the Year: Danielle Graves, MD
Resident of the Year: Hannah Milad, MD
Interprofessional Educator of the Year: Taylor Rogers, MSN, RN, CNO, Clinical Nurse Leader, Loyola University Medical Center
OSR Award
Nominated by Stritch student representatives of the Association of American Medical College’s Organization of Student Representatives (OSR).
Humanism in Medicine Award: Anand Germanwala, MD, FAANS, Professor, Neurological Surgery
Additional Resources:
- The Class of 2026 honored two faculty members and one staff member with awards during their Match Day celebration in March 2026. Learn more.
- Learn more about St. Luke’s Week.
October 2026