Code Blue and Gold

The quarterly newsletter of the University of Pittsburgh Department of Medicine

December 2025 – March 2026

Whether it’s in patient care, innovative approaches to education, or new scientific discoveries, the DOM is being awarded. Read about all the latest honors across the department.

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The below is from Spring 2025 – remember to add for 2026

Pitt’s School of Medicine 30th Curriculum Colloquium Award Recipients 

Excellence in Education Awards 

Outstanding Clinical Skills Preceptor
Emily Geramita, MD, PhD // Assistant Professor of Medicine // Malignant Hematology and Medical Oncology

Outstanding Course Lead
Jenifer Lee, MD // Professor of Medicine // Cardiology

Carl R. Fuhrman Clinical Educator of the Year Award 

Rachel Vanderberg, MD, MS // Associate Professor of Medicine // General Internal Medicine
Michael Simonson, MD, MS // Assistant Professor of Medicine // General Internal Medicine

Clerkship Preceptor of the Year Award 

Kathryn Leyens, MD // Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine // General Internal Medicine
Sarah Jones, MD // Clinical Instructor of Medicine // General Internal Medicine

Social Justice Educator Award 

Alfred Shoukry, MD // Assistant Professor of Medicine // General Internal Medicine

William I. Cohen Award for Excellence in Clinical Skills Instruction 

Benjamin Sprague, MD, MS // Assistant Professor of Medicine // General Internal Medicine
Danielle Heffner, MD // Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine // General Internal Medicine

>> Complete list of awardees