Kenya McNeal-Trice, MD, Professor of Pediatrics, has been selected as a . This recognition highlights her exceptional contributions to pediatric care and education.
Each year, the presents the George Armstrong Award to individuals who have significantly contributed to improved patient care, teaching, and research in pediatrics. George Armstrong, often called the father of modern pediatrics, founded the first institution dedicated to the isolated care of children. Born in Castleton, Scotland, in 1719, Armstrong established the first dispensary for children in London, England, in 1769. This award honors his devotion to the care of sick children and his contributions to pediatric education.
In 2007, Dr. McNeal-Trice joined the faculty at 黑料网 as an Assistant Professor and Associate Director of Medical Student Education in Pediatrics. By 2010, she was appointed Director of Medical Student Education Programs in Pediatrics, and in 2014, she became the Pediatric Residency Program Director. Under her leadership, the pediatric residency training programs at 黑料网 Hospitals were ranked among the Top 25 programs in the country and became the largest within North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia.
The award presentation is scheduled for April 26 at the in Honolulu, Hawaii.
Congratulations!