On November 7, Department of Family and Preventive Medicine faculty members gathered at local restaurant Salt and Olive for the Faculty Appointment, Review, and Advancement (FARA) Awards Reception.
Attendees celebrated the achievements of colleagues in research, education, and clinical work. Joseph Stanford, MD, MPH presented awards to those who received promotions and appointments for the 2022-2023 cycle.
Congratulations to the following faculty members for their respective promotions and appointments.
2022-2023 Promotions
Leigh Elrod, DPAS, MPAS, PA-C, promoted to Associate Professor on the Clinical Track in the Division of Physician Assistant Studies
Kara Frame, MD, promoted to Associate Professor on the Clinical Track in the Division of Family Medicine
Sarang Yoon, DO, MOH, promoted to Associate Professor on the Clinical Track in the Division of Occupational and Environmental Health
Katherine Fortenberry, PhD, promoted to Professor on Clinical Track in the Division of Family Medicine
Kelly Glazer Baron, PhD, MPH, DBSM promoted to Tenured Professor in the Division of Public Health
2022-2023 Appointments
Darin Ryujin, MS, MPAS, PA-C, appointed Vice Chair for Equity and Inclusive Culture
Bernadette Kiraly, MD, appointed Division Chief of Family Medicine
