UAB Synopsis, Vol. 24, No. 29, August 1, 2005
Each year at graduation, the Caduceus Club recognizes achievements of selected faculty members and presents each with a $1,000 check .
This year, the club honored Richard E. Powers, MD, as Best Basic Science Professor and Louis W. Heck, Jr., MD, as Best Clinical Professor. Caduceus Club President Ronald W. Orso, MD, presented the checks to Drs. Powers and Heck.
The Medical Alumni Association also presented its annual Alumni Award for Leadership and Community Service (given each year to a graduating senior) to Gigi Youngblood, MD. President of the UASOM Medical Alumni Association Albert J. Tully, MD, presented the award and a $500 check to Dr. Youngblood.