Several CFI graduate students were honored at the 2016 Medical School Honors and Awards Ceremony, which took place on Wednesday, April 20, 2016.  This annual event recognizes students, residents, fellows, and faculty who are outstanding in their endeavors at the University of Minnesota Medical School.

Congratulations to CFI graduate students honored at this years event:

• Lokesh A. Kalekar | J. Jacob Kaplan Award - Gastroenterology/Immunology
                                | Beatrice Z. Milne and Theodore Brandenburg Awards
   

• Sakeen W. Kashem | J. Jacob Kaplan Award - Gastroenterology/Immunology
                                 | Jan Lunden Award 
                                 | Beatrice Z. Milne and Theodore Brandenburg Awards
   
• Shawn Mahmud | J. Thomas Livermore Award
   
• Christine E. Nelson | Schmit-Steer Award
   
• Jason Schenkel | Graduating Medical Student Research Award (with advanced degree)

Congratulations to Dr. Bryce Binstadt for receiving the All-University Award for Outstanding Contributions to Postbaccalaureate, Graduate, and Professional Education

To view the full list of award recipients and to see all the photos from the event click here

Pictured (l to r): Sakeen Kashem, Yoji Shimizu, Bryce Binstadt and Jason Schenkel