Scholastic Awards

Academic Achievement Award

The Academic Achievement Award, on the recommendation of the faculty of the Medical School, is given to the graduating senior who has achieved the highest academic standing in his or her medical school class. The award is sponsored by the Medical Center Alumni Society.
       Lynze Franko

Academic Recognition Awards

Academic Recognition Awards are presented to the top five graduates who have demonstrated academic excellence throughout the four years of their medical education.

Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA)

AOA is the only national honor medical society. Its mission is to recognize and enhance professionalism, academic excellence, service, and leadership within the profession. The society’s motto is “Worthy to serve the suffering” and membership is based upon scholarship and character.

Glasgow-Rubin Certificate of Commendation for Academic Achievement

This award is given to a woman medical student, graduating with academic distinction, should she graduate first in her class.
       Lynze Franko

Glasgow-Rubin Citations for Academic Achievement

These awards are presented by the American Medical Women's Association to those women who graduate with academic distinction from medical schools throughout the country.