It is my pleasure to nominate Dr. Michael Lamberta for the Unsung Hero Award. I believe Dr. Lamberta embodies the “unsung hero”. Dr. Lamberta is a “nocturnist”. He works the busy night shifts every week. Despite this, he still makes time during the days to...
Dr. Angela Barskaya is an Emergency Medicine Physician with fellowship training in Critical Care. She has been instrumental in the creation of a critical care resuscitation unit within the Milstein Emergency Department (ED) to streamline a dedicated team and resources without affecting cost, yet improving...
Dr. Adetunbi Ayeni is a transformative force in pediatric emergency medicine at New York-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital. As a dedicated physician, her commitment to her young patients is evident in the compassionate care she provides, ensuring that each child feels seen, heard, and valued during...
Dr. Daniel Novak has been an integral part of the Maimonides Emergency Department since he first began training here six years ago and currently serves as our assistant medical director. However, his story at Maimonides began long before he started his residency training here. He...
Dr. Daniel Weinick exemplifies the qualities of a dedicated, hard-working Emergency Medicine Physician. He is recognized as a caring, thoughtful, and compassionate integral member of the team, with infectious attributes. Dr. Weinick frequently receives positive patient experience feedback about his excellent bedside demeanor. His compassionate...
As the inaugural Simulation Director for the Columbia University Department of Emergency Medicine, Dr. Shin-Kim plays a pivotal role in departmental simulation initiatives integral to enhancing education, clinical training, and patient care. She creates a safe space with engaging and innovative learning opportunities for faculty...
Dr. David represents the best of emergency medicine. She is a clinical stalwart, providing superior patient-centric care to anyone who seeks care in the ED. She is a maven for patient safety and chairs our department's quality and process improvement committee. She provides detailed review...
As the Director of Clinical Informatics and the Medical Director of Electronic Health Record Integration for the Columbia University Department of Emergency Medicine, Dr. Laurie Malia has improved clinical processes within the electronic medical record and made meaningful impacts towards patient care. As the west...
Dr. Klementowski is a true pillar of the Emergency Department at Mt. St. Mary’s Hospital. He has been providing emergency care to this community, from this ED, for just short of 30 years. He is well respected by staff, administration, and our local EMS providers. ...
Dr. Matthew Bai has significantly impacted our institution as Associate Medical Director, overseeing all risk management initiatives and patient safety protocols. His leadership in coordinating root cause analyses, managing sentinel events, and implementing innovative patient safety solutions has improved operational efficiency and higher standards of...
