The Leonard W. Jarcho, MD, Distinguished Teaching Award

Sponsors: Family and friends of Dr. Leonard W. Jarcho

Presentation includes:  Plaque and $3,000

The award honors a faculty member who recognizes teaching is their most important responsibility.  This outstanding medical educator demonstrates exceptional skill and dedication in teaching and advising medical students, interns, residents or fellows. 

Nomination and Selection Process:  (Past recipients are not eligible for the award again.)  

Medical students and/or faculty need to submit the name of a faculty member they have worked with who embodies the characteristics noted above, and a two- to three-paragraph letter describing their nominee’s contributions to medical education and advising.  Nominations are accepted via survey response. Please email studentaffairs@hsc.utah.edu with questions.  The Dean of Student Affairs and past recipients of the award assist the Jarcho brothers in their selection of a recipient.

Past Recipients: 

2024

Kathryn Moore, M.D.

2023

Christopher Carlisle, M.D.

2022

Megan Fix, M.D.

2021

Gretchen A. Case, Ph.D.

2020

Karly Ann Pippitt, M.D.

2019

Brian P. Good, M.D.

2018

Martin C. Gregory, M.D., Ph.D.

2017

Donald L. Granger, M.D.

2016

Janet E. Lindsley, Ph.D.

2015

Amalia Cochran, M.D.

2014

Caroline Milne, M.D.

2013

David A. Morton, Ph.D.

2012

Timothy G. Formosa, M.D.

2011

Adam Stevenson, M.D.

2010

David Renner, M.D.

2009

Frederic Clayton, M.D.

2008

Kirtly Parker Jones, M.D.

2007

Grant W. Cannon, M.D.

2006

Marc. E. Babitz, M.D.

2005

Michael J. Battistone, M.D.

2004

Suzanne S. Stensaas, Ph.D.

2003

Lynn Jorde, Ph.D.

2002

Barry M. Stults, M.D.

2001

Zell McGee, M.D.

2000

Edward Klatt, M.D.