During his clinical shifts, Dr. Manka is known for his outstanding communication skills with colleagues, patients, and visitors, and his compassionate approach to patient care. His unwavering commitment to excellence and leadership is impressive; he works tirelessly and has shown resilience and courage in the...
Dr. Tinnesz is exactly who you want to see walk through the door during a busy shift. He brings an energy to the department unlike any other. He has a special interest in stroke care and is often found teaching students, residents, and other attendings...
Dr. Kayla Dueland-Kuhn has made a profound and lasting impact on our institution through her academic leadership, clinical excellence, and unwavering commitment to education. As a NYACEP Academy of Clinical Educators Scholar (ACEP NY Chapter), Dr. Dueland-Kuhn has spearheaded many initiatives within our Emergency Medicine (EM)...
In 2021, Dr. Heslin co-founded the Stony Brook Medicine Patient Experience ED Internship, a groundbreaking initiative that has since grown into the largest undergraduate experiential learning course integrated with our institution. Over 6 semesters, she has mentored 164 students who have supported nearly 12,000 patients...
Dr. Aunchman has had a transformative impact on our Emergency Department. Under his leadership, it has become the most desirable site to work within the network. He has improved staffing, developed a supported and skilled APP workforce, created a successful fast track area, and implemented...
Most emergency physicians gladly wave goodbye to working 24 hours on and 24 off as they complete their trauma surgery rotation in residency. The amazing Jim Whitledge, attending emergency physician in the UVM Health Network, board certified toxicologist, ski Dad extraordinaire, took that as a...
Tom is an excellent physician who provides great care to the patients of Lockport Memorial Hospital. He is one of the most efficient physicians in our ED group and is very well liked by patients. Staff are also always commenting about how much they enjoy...
Most emergency physicians prepare for shifts by listening to podcasts and attending simulation trainings. Dr Kyle Barbour trains for busy rural and academic emergency department shifts in the sky. Dr Barbour is a rural-academic emergency physician in the University of Vermont Health Network and an...
I am honored to nominate Dr. Alyssa Mierjeski for the ACEP Unsung Hero Award in recognition of their unwavering dedication, quiet leadership, and exceptional service to emergency medicine. Dr. Mierjeski exemplifies the spirit of this award—not through public accolades or titles, but through tireless, behind-the-scenes...
Since joining our faculty in 2016, Dr. Secko has consistently demonstrated the qualities of a leader, tireless advocate, and dedicated educator, making a lasting impact on our department and the broader emergency medicine community. Dr. Secko graduated from SUNY Downstate School of Medicine, where he also...
