Assistant pathology professor, Kammi Henriksen, M.D., was selected for induction into AΩA as one of this year’s Alumni Honorees.
Each year, the AΩA class honors faculty, alumni, and house staff who have demonstrated excellence as physicians, displayed an eagerness and dedication to teaching, and modeled humanism in patient care. While many outstanding physicians were nominated this year, the students’ comments made it clear that you rise above others in embodying the characteristics prized by AΩA. Your remarkable ability to make complex pathology both digestible and engaging has left an indelible mark on countless medical students' education. The students were particularly moved by your incredible patience and dedication to teaching, qualities that shine through in both the preclinical years with the Cellular Pathology and CPPT courses and during pathology clerkships. One student noted, "Dr. Henriksen has a unique gift for breaking down the most intricate concepts in cellular pathology, making them not just understandable, but fascinating." Your impact extends beyond the classroom, as you continue to shape the future of pathology through your role as Residency Program Director and through your prolific research contributions. The combination of your clinical leadership, research excellence, and dedication to student and resident education exemplifies the highest ideals of academic medicine.