Internal Medicine Honor Roll: June 2026
Below are those named to this month’s Internal Medicine Honor Roll—an employee recognition program where team members (clinicians, researchers, educators, trainees, staff, etc.) can recognize other team members who are doing great things.
We are pleased to recognize their contributions!
Tahuanty Peña, Clinical Associate Professor
Pulmonary, Critical Care and Occupational Medicine
Anonymous nomination
Dr. Pena was a fantastic teacher in the MICU! He put in time to give afternoon chalk talks on topics such as ventilators and ECMO in a way that was easy to understand. He created a relaxed learning environment that encouraged questions, and our team learned a lot while he was on service.
John Wilde, Clinical Assistant Professor
General Internal Medicine
Nominated by Kaustav Mukherjee
He provided excellent constructive feedback for us fellows throughout the academic year and allowed us to grow & develop as palliative care physicians.
Kittika Poonsumbudlert, Clinical Assistant Professor
Hematology, Oncology, and Blood & Marrow Transplantation
Anonymous nomination
Kitt has always gone above and beyond for her patients. The patients adore her. She never loses an opportunity to step in and help her colleagues, when needed.
Meghan McDonough, Administrative Services Coordinator
Hospital Medicine
Anonymous nomination
Meghan consistently takes on responsibilities with poise and a thoughtful approach, always asking insightful questions that move work forward. Her ability to balance competing priorities is truly commendable and does not go unnoticed. She has been a great addition to the HM admin team!
Aimee Foster, Nurse Practitioner
Hospital Medicine
Nominated by Maria Witt
Aimee had a very difficult patient this week and did an amazing job. It was a patient with an uncommon condition that declined very quickly. She was here early to see him and stayed late in an RRT with him. She had the clinical insight to engage specialists early. She kept the family [overseas] in the loop and had to utilize globo (translation) to keep the patient and family at bedside apprised of what was happening in real time. Aimee always treats her patients with such compassion, especially in this situation that was further compromised by the language barrier and distance of family. I would like to recognize her for this high level of care and compassion.
Mohad Awan, Resident
Internal Medicine
Nominated by Stacy Sueppel
[A family member] was recently hospitalized, and although Dr. Awan was not on his service, he checked on him every night when he came in and every morning before he left. Dr. Awan also took the time to send me updates after each visit. The fact that he could have checked on him once and called it good, but instead continued to follow up, speaks volumes about who he is as both a physician and a person. Those morning and evening updates meant so much to me, and I am incredibly grateful for his kindness, compassion, and dedication.
Loretta Bassler, Director, Research Administration and Financial Operations
Internal Medicine
Anonymous nomination
I received excellent support throughout the grant submission process. Although the proposal was complex and involved multiple subawards, Lori managed everything smoothly and efficiently. Her assistance made the process stress-free and allowed me to focus on the scientific content of the application.
Katie White, Clinical Associate Professor
General Internal Medicine
Anonymous nomination
Dr. White is an outstanding primary care physician, medical educator, and mentor. She is a highly effective teacher in the classroom and clinic and is a role model to our residents and students.
Connie Moffit, Nurse Practitioner
Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Occupational Medicine
Nominated by Quan Kaewpoowat
Connie took the time to sit down with the family of a critically ill patient and guide them through an exceptionally difficult and emotionally challenging situation with kindness, honesty, and compassion. She did an extraordinary job helping the family understand the patient’s prognosis while remaining clear, realistic, and empathetic throughout the discussion. Her ability to communicate complex and heartbreaking information in a thoughtful and compassionate manner helped the patient and family make informed decisions that aligned with their goals and values. As a result, the patient received appropriate care, and both the patient and family were able to find greater peace of mind during a very difficult time. Connie’s actions exemplify the highest standards of patient-centered care. This was an outstanding example of meaningful, compassionate communication that focused not only on prolonging life, but on enhancing the patient’s quality of life and preserving dignity. Connie’s professionalism, empathy, and dedication made a profound difference for this patient and family.