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Graduate Medical Education Awards honor faculty, staff who make a difference

Wednesday, June 4, 2025
We are proud to announce the recipients of this year’s Graduate Medical Education Awards, which were presented at the 18th annual GME Leadership Symposium on May 30. Each of these 14 awardees plays a critical role in the success of our medical training programs, providing invaluable service to University of Iowa Health Care and the state of Iowa.

Meet 2025 Radiation Sciences graduate Ellie Peters

Thursday, May 15, 2025
Hometown: Cedar Falls, Iowa Program: Bachelor of Science in Radiation Sciences, radiation therapy track

Meet 2025 MD graduate Kevin Chen

Friday, May 9, 2025
Hometown: Fort Dodge, Iowa Undergrad: University of Iowa Matched: Internal medicine, UnityPoint–Iowa Methodist Medical Center

Meet 2025 MD graduate Peyton Seda

Friday, May 9, 2025
Hometown: Shueyville, Iowa Undergrad: Mount Mercy University Matched: General surgery, University of Iowa Health Care

Meet 2025 MD-PhD graduate Akansha Jain

Friday, May 9, 2025
Hometown: Fairfax, Virginia Undergrad: University of Pennsylvania Matched: Internal Medicine, Washington University in St. Louis

Gold Foundation ceremony recognizes excellence in compassion, professionalism

Thursday, May 8, 2025
The Gold Foundation Humanism Honor Society held its Spring Celebration May 7. The annual event marks the induction of new members of the group, which recognizes students, trainees, and faculty members who exemplify compassion, empathy, and professionalism in the delivery of care to patients. The society is supported by the Arnold P. Gold Foundation.