Congratulations to Our Holly Smith Award Winners!
It is our pleasure to announce this year's recipients of the annual Holly Smith Award for Exceptional Service to the School of Medicine. Please join me in congratulating the recipents from the Department of Surgery:
The award, which recognizes exceptional service to the School of Medicine, is the school's most prestigious honor, and provides an opportunity to celebrate our colleagues who embody the qualities and contributions exemplified by Holly Smith, MD, professor emeritus and former associate dean, who passed away in June 2018.
Based on their contributions, it is clear that this year's winners embody Holly’s innovative spirit, unwavering devotion to leading by example, commitment to sustaining UCSF's position as a world-class institution, and accomplishing all of the above with humor and grace.
Lucy Zumwinkle Kornblith, MD
Lucy Zumwinkle Kornblith, MD, Assistant Professor of Surgery, is an exceptional clinician, educator, and researcher, and has made a significant impact during her time at UCSF. Dr. Kornblith is the co-founder and co-chair of the Muriel Steele Society, an inclusive community that supports and promotes women surgeons at all stages of their careers. With more than 400 members, the society has contributed to the improvement of recruitment and addressed aspects of gender inequality. Her collaborative approach to education has advanced the knowledge of students and residents throughout UCSF. Dr. Kornblith's exceptional clinical care and commitment to her patients has made her a role model to learners at all levels. Finally, her research has impacted the treatment of COVID-19, and her research on platelet genomics is so novel that it is opening a new field of study. Despite her numerous achievements and recognitions, Dr. Kornblith remains humble and inclusive, sharing her knowledge and expertise with others.
Kalpana Harish, MPH
Kalpana Harish, MPH, serves as the Senior Administrative Director for the Division of Transplant Surgery, Division of Adult Cardiothoracic Surgery & the Immunogenetics and Transplantation Laboratory (ITL). Her leadership spans one of the largest interprofessional teams within the Department of Surgery. She also provides oversight for the department’s research programs and biostatistics core. Kalpana is always willing to tackle any challenge, regardless of whether it falls within her defined scope. Her initiative, coupled with insight and strategic thinking, translates to superior effectiveness in her role. Kalpana and her teams are always working hard to improve clinical care, research, and education and are committed to serving the organization and making a positive impact on others. Kalpana embodies the qualities of generosity, humor, open-mindedness, and patience, making her an invaluable asset to the organization.
Please click here to read more about the recipients and what they have to say about being chosen for this exceptional recognition.
Please join us in congratulating these exceptional individuals for their commitment to making the UCSF School of Medicine a great place to work, learn, teach, and discover.