Leaders in Clinical Excellence Awards
Honoring Clinical Excellence
Since 2018, UT Southwestern’s Leaders in Clinical Excellence Awards have recognized clinical faculty for their exceptional contributions to the care of our patients, to the education of the next generation of health care professionals, and to UT Southwestern overall.
Each of this year’s award recipients represents the best of UT Southwestern, and their efforts are an inspiration to us all. The entire UT Southwestern community is invited to honor them in person at the fifth annual Leaders in Clinical Excellence Awards.
“The faculty and staff whose daily work fulfills UT Southwestern’s clinical mission have made expertise, a commitment to innovation, and the compassionate delivery of high-quality patient care the hallmarks of the UT Southwestern Health System. Their remarkable service to our patients and the institution helps ensure that we fulfill our promise to deliver the future of medicine, today.”
Seven major awards are presented annually to clinical faculty. All UT Southwestern Medical Center faculty and staff may submit a nomination for any of the seven awards. UTSW patients or patient family members may submit a nomination for the Patient and Family Recognition Award. Learn about our Leaders in Clinical Excellence Awards and get to know the past winners.
Patricia and William L. Watson Jr., M.D. Award for Excellence in Clinical Medicine
The Watson Award is UT Southwestern’s highest honor in clinical care. Established in 2009 through a gift from Dr. William L. Watson Jr. and his wife, Patricia, it provides the opportunity to recognize a UT Southwestern faculty physician who exemplifies excellence in patient care, is a leader in advancing clinical innovations, and has had a profound impact on students, trainees, colleagues, and patients.
Rising Star Award
This award recognizes exceptional early-career clinical faculty whose actions and activities consistently exemplify enthusiasm, commitment, professionalism, and leadership.
Institutional Service Award
This award honors clinical faculty who consistently share time and expertise in service to internal committees, task forces, and other institutional activities that make a significant impact on the care delivered to UT Southwestern patients.
Mentoring Award
This award celebrates clinicians who demonstrate exceptional commitment and effectiveness as a mentor to health care providers.
Patient and Family Recognition Award
This award honors clinical faculty whose dedication to the compassionate, respectful delivery of exceptional patient care has garnered the highest degree of patient trust and satisfaction.
Program Development Award
This award celebrates the innovation and collaboration that are foundational to the success of UT Southwestern Medical Center. It recognizes a group of clinical faculty and staff who have partnered to create, develop, and sustain an innovative program that significantly advances our ability to improve patient care.
The President’s Award for Diversity and Humanism in Clinical Care
This award honors clinical faculty who exemplify the humanistic spirit of patient-centered medicine, both through clinical excellence and in outstanding compassion in the delivery of care.
Dr. Lee holds the Atticus James Gill, M.D. Chair in Medical Science.
Dr. Podolsky holds the Philip O’Bryan Montgomery, Jr., M.D. Distinguished Presidential Chair in Academic Administration, and the Doris and Bryan Wildenthal Distinguished Chair in Medical Science.