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Tell us about your awards and accomplishments, or those of your colleagues. Send your contributions to Sara Selis by e-mail selis@stanford.edu or fax (650) 723-7172, or call her at (650) 723-7798.

DAVID A. SPAIN was appointed professor of surgery at the Medical Center as of May 1. Spain came to Stanford from the University of Louisville in August 2001 as an acting professor and chief of trauma and surgical critical care. One area of his research, supported by a VA Merit Award with Spain as principal investigator, involves studying how absorptive states of the intestinal mucosa regulate blood flow, to provide insight into the beneficial effects of early nutritional support in critically ill patients. Spain co-directs the surgical specialties clinic.

FRANK L. HANLEY was appointed professor of cardiothoracic surgery and of pediatrics as of May 1. Hanley, who became an acting professor in November, directs the Pediatric Heart Center at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital. He served on the clinical faculty in the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery at Stanford beginning in 1998, while also maintaining a faculty position at UCSF. His research and clinical work focus on the development of interventional techniques for fetal and neonatal treatment of congenital heart disease.

MARK WELTON was appointed associate professor of surgery effective May 1. Welton came to Stanford from UCSF in July 2001 as acting associate professor and chief of colorectal surgery. His clinical interests include the treatment of colorectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease and complex pelvic floor and anorectal disorders. His research interests include the pathophysiology of anal dysplasia and cancer and the role of the colonic endothelial cell in inflammation.

SHEILA E. COHEN received the 2002 Nils Lofgren Award at the annual meeting of the Society for Obstetric Anesthesia and Perinatology in Hilton Head, S.C., for her "significant contributions to the practice of obstetrical anesthesia, through research and education." Cohen directs obstetric anesthesia at the Johnson Center for Pregnancy and Newborn Services at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital.

BRUCE A. REITZ was named recipient of the 2002 International Recognition Award by the Denton A. Cooley Cardiovascular Surgical Society. The award, which recognizes his contributions to cardiopulmonary transplantation and research, will be given to him in July at the 13th International Symposium in Carlsbad, Calif. Reitz was also chosen by the Santa Clara County Medical Association for the Outstanding Achievement in Medicine award, which was presented May 22 at the association's awards banquet in San Jose, Calif.

Following are the winners of the annual DEPARTMENT OF MEDICINE YEAR-END RESIDENCY PROGRAM AWARDS:

Best Clinical Teaching by a Resident: HoHai Van, Ahmad Kamal, Ron Witteles

Professionalism: Leslie Brocchini, Larry Crane, Ron Witteles

Charles Dorsey Armstrong Award for Excellence in Patient Care: Leslie Brocchini, Brett Fenster, Harley Matles

Franklin G. Ebaugh Research awards for residents: Todd Brinton, Brett Fenster, Yuchi Han, Marcia Peck, Ron Witteles and Ron Yeh

Research awards for Poster Award Winners at the Northern California ACP Meetings: Todd Brinton, Topher Sharp, Ron Witteles

Timothy Beckett Award for Excellence in Clinical Teaching by a Fellow: Erin Gourley

David Rytand Award for Excellence in Clinical Teaching by University Faculty: Sharon Hunt, Rich Lafayette, Randy Vagelos

Russel Lee Award for Excellence in Clinical Teaching by a Community Physician: Rahul Verma, hospitalist at the Palo Alto Medical Clinic.

Special award to Liza Taft, retiring case manager on D and E Ground units, recognizing her work in patient care and her work with the house officers.