Distinguished Alumni

The Department of Surgery H. Biemann Othersen, Jr., M.D. Distinguished Alumni Award honors an alumnus whose career has significantly enhanced the surgical profession through education, research, and continuous contributions to society. 

Recipients of this award are recognized for his or her outstanding service to the Surgical Profession for notable accomplishments in surgical research, clinical practice or medical education with distinction bestowed locally, nationally, or internationally.  

The following surgeons have distinguished themselves to receive recognition: 

2018: Margaret Metcalf, M.D. 

2017: R. Randolph Bradham, M.D. 

2016: Spence Taylor, M.D., FACS 

2015: A. Frederick Schild, M.D. 

2014: Randolph D. Smoak, Jr., M.D

2013: Lewis M. Flint, M.D., FACS

2013: H. Biemann Othersen, M.D.