During commencement, we honor individuals for their dedication to the Case Western Reserve University Master of Science in Anesthesia program and profession. See the list of recipients of honors, prizes, and awards here.
The Helmut Cascorbi Valedictorian Awards to the graduating Master of Science in Anesthesia student with the highest grade point average at the conclusion of their program of study. Below are the recipients:
Samuel Zander
Nicholas Sirhan
Alex Cela
Delaney Liebbe
The Master of Science in Anesthesia Program Student Chief Honors to the graduating Master of Science in Anesthesia student, as chosen by local program leadership, in recognition of their dedication, service, and leadership among their peers:
Stephen Chu
Victoria Davenport
Delaney Liebbe
Megan Loney
Maireny Mundo
Kendall Peterson
Jaden Seipp
Catherine Syfert
The Professional and Advocacy Representative to the graduating Master of Science in Anesthesia student, as chosen by local program leadership, in recognition of their dedication, service, and advocacy efforts for the anesthesiologist assistant profession:
Jessica Chlebowski
Alex D’Arcy
Kelli Damman
Christian von Harten
Kayla Kerr
Kyle McClellan
Chloe Tarbox
The Biomedical Graduate Student Organization Representative Honors to the graduating Master of Science in Anesthesia student in Cleveland, as chosen by local program leadership, in recognition of their dedication, service, and interprofessional display as liaisons to the Committee of Student Representatives on the Dean’s Council and to the Biomedical Graduate Student Organization, which seeks to unite graduate students in various biomedical program at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, enriching the student experience and promoting career and professional development:
Meghan Franczek
Frankie Pizzo
10 Year Faculty Service Awards to the faculty member who has dedicated 10 years toward the enrichment of Master of Science in Anesthesia student learning and professional achievement:
Craig Brodsky, JD
Chris DeJelo, CAA
Scott Harvey, CAA
Stephen Hunt, CAA
Shannon Kelly, CAA
Noopur Mehta, CAA
Amanda Mohney, CAA
Colleen O’Malia, CAA
Tiffany Sanchez, CAA
Marina Sincerney, CAA
Brian Sunderville, CAA
Tosan Ugbeye, CAA
Bradley WIlliams, CAA
Cheryl Wolkoff, CAA
5 Year Faculty Service Awards to the faculty member who has dedicated 5 years toward the enrichment of Master of Science in Anesthesia student learning and professional achievement:
James Baker, CAA
Zachary Barsman, CAA
Nicole Cabell Moore, CAA
Elizabeth Kate Carvill, CAA
Steven Cox, CAA
Sherry Cucci, CAA
Christine Culver, CAA
Michael Elias, CAA
Ben Ferguson, CAA
Shelby Fullen, CAA
Anya Gartner, CAA
Justine Westover Gaug, CAA
Mason Gibson, CAA
Timothy Goodridge, CAA
Fay Horng, MD
Ermin Husic, CAA
Julie Johnson, CAA
Zachary Jones, CAA
Jasleen Kaur, CAA
Tom Kennelly, CAA
Kevin Kunzleman, CAA
Emily Lanter, CAA
Giselle Lara, CAA
Ashley Lonjak, CAA
Nick Palella, CAA
Nirali Patel, CAA
Sabrina Peterson, CAA
Scott Plunkett, CAA
Lindsay Price, CAA
Jonathan Rifici, CAA
Joseph Shafer, CAA
Bianca Shah, CAA
Pavlo Shkrava, CAA
Alex Solt, CAA
Amy Song, CAA
Michael Steiner, CAA
Carol Stith, CAA
Robert Thall, CAA
Brian Wheatley, CAA
Laura Wyatt, CAA
The Outstanding Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant Awards to the clinical preceptor, voted by Master of Science in Anesthesia students, whose dedication to teaching was voted most influential and best exemplifies the principles aspired to in the Anesthesiologist Assistant Oath:
Chloe Carpenter, CAA
Marcel Gaf, CAA
Helena Guo, CAA
Alaina Jacks, CAA
Kevin Kunzleman, CAA
Alice Lin, CAA
Samuel Lind, CAA
Brooke McDonald, CAA
Hannah Sneyd, CAA
The Outstanding Resident Awards to the resident anesthesiologist, voted by Master of Science in Anesthesia students, whose dedication to clinical teaching has gone above and beyond and has positively influenced MSA student learning of anesthesia now and into the future:
Scott Given, MD
Christopher Nguyen, MD
The Outstanding Attending Awards to the attending anesthesiologist, voted by Master of Science in Anesthesia students, whose dedication to clinical teaching has gone above and beyond and has positively influenced MSA student learning of anesthesia now and into the future:
Seth Akst, MD
Jessica Beer, MD
Grace Bryant, MD
Luke Carroll, MD
Ashlee Gourdine, MD
Ursula Munasifi, MD
Caroll Vazquez-Colon, MD
Russell Wall, MD
Jay York, MD
Master of Science in Anesthesia Legacy Award:
Cathy Syfert
Master of Science in Anesthesia Program Director’s Award:
Dr. Brian Werner
Karin Hagberg, MD
Professionalism Award to the graduating Master of Science in Anesthesia student at each program location who demonstrated unwavering integrity, accountability, and reliability, earning the respect of faculty, staff, and peers:
Ryan Bracken
Min Min Shwe
Maddie Filkorn
Humanism in Healthcare Award to the graduating Master of Science in Anesthesia student at each program location who demonstrated empathy and compassion, delivered patient centered communication, had an excellent bedside manner and served as an advocate for their patients
Sofie Tiguert
Paige Cassibo
Leadership Award to the graduating Master of Science in Anesthesia student at each program location who demonstrated leadership in formal and/or informal roles, initiated projects and positively influenced classmates and program initiatives:
Megan Loney
Victoria Davenport
Excellence in Peer Education Award to the graduating Master of Science in Anesthesia student at each program location who demonstrated excellence in tutoring, mentoring, or leading academic review sessions, received positive peer evaluations, and substantively contributed to peer learning:
Frankie Pizzo
Andrew Lui