Excellence in the Department of Education is recognized in many ways.
Residents’ Award of Distinction (RAD Award)
Departmental award given annually by the residents to the faculty member who best exemplifies support of the residents, dedication to teaching, and excellence in the practice of radiology.
2021-2022 RAD Award Recipient

Dr. Joshua Eichhorn
Charles Kevin Roberts, D.O., Professionalism Award
The program has given annual “professionalism on call” awards to lower level and upper level residents and a faculty member who regularly takes call with the residents since 2004. The award was named and given posthumously to USAF Major Charles Kevin Roberts, D.O., who would have been a member of the 2008 graduating class. In the short span from diagnosis until his death, Chuck demonstrated altruism, honor and integrity, and respect for others as he waged “war” with cancer. Chuck was a fine physician on his way to becoming an excellent radiologist. Most importantly, he was a good and loving man.
2021-2022 Recipients

Dr. Jameson Gilstrap (Lower level)

Dr. Taylor Witt (Upper level)

Dr. Kurt Messer (Faculty)
The Roentgen Resident/Fellow Research Award
National award given by RSNA to recognize and encourage residents and fellows who have played an active role in radiologic research during the past year.
2021-2022

Dr. George Vilanilam
The Dr. Bill Culp Research Award
Annual research awards based on the top resident research projects for the year chosen by a panel of faculty judges.
Highest-rated presentation at Resident Research Day
2021-2022

Dr. Sanaz Ameli
Red Sash Award
The UAMS College of Medicine’s senior class selects individual faculty members they feel have had the most significant input into their medical education. These faculty are given scarlet sashes to wear over their academic regalia and acknowledged by the Dean during Honors Convocation.
2021-2022 Recipients
Dr. Charles James
Dr. Erin Priddy
Dr. Kelli Schmitz
Resident-as-Teachers Award
Annual departmental award based on medical student evaluations of didactic lectures during radiology electives and given to the resident with the highest ratings.
2021-2022 (not presented this year)