Awards, Events and Scholarships

Southwestern Medical Foundation inspires a higher standard in medical education through awards, scholarships, and events celebrating leadership and excellence.

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Ida M. Green Award Winner Solves Mystery Tied to COVID-19’s Viral Disguise Method

Leading graduate student and researcher, Gina Park, received the 2023 Ida M. Green Award for her work in COVID-19 and viral disguise research.

Awards, Events and Scholarships

An Everlasting Legacy: Dedicating the White Coat of Dr. Charles Sprague

Honoring the everlasting legacy of Dr. Charles C. Sprague by dedicating the white coat he once wore to be on display in Sprague Collage at UT Southwestern.

Where are they now - past ho din award winners featured image of past winner dr. goldstein.

Awards, Events and Scholarships

Past Ho Din Award winners: Where are they now?

Looking back at 80 years of excellence for recipients of UT Southwestern Medical School’s top graduate award, presented by Southwestern Medical Foundation.

Whitney Stuard, M.D., Ph.D. and Ho Din Award Winner being interviewed.

Awards, Events and Scholarships

Dual Passions for Ophthalmologic Research, Care Inspire 2023 Ho Din Award Winner

Standout medical student with an M.D./Ph.D. awarded the 2023 Ho Din Award. This award represents excellence in academics and compassionate care. Dr. Whitney Stuard joins a Southwestern Medical Foundation legacy that dates back to 1943.

Tricia Beall at the Richard Mays Smith Award 2023 Luncheon

Awards, Events and Scholarships

Richard Mays Smith Award 2023: Photo Gallery

The Richard Mays Smith 2023 luncheon brings together donors and scholarship recipients. This is a family that has built a legacy around supporting medical education.

Dr. Patricia Evans photographed on the campus of Old Parkland, home of Southwestern Medical Foundation.

Awards, Events and Scholarships

For Tomorrow’s Physicians: A Gift from Dr. Patricia Evans

With a gift from her estate, a UT Southwestern faculty member looks to pay it forward.

The 2022 Docstar recipients: Dominic Moon, Robin Higashi, and Proshad Efune.

November 14, 2022

An Evening With DocStars 2022: Photo Gallery and Recap

Awards, Events and Scholarships

An Evening with DocStars 2022 photos and videos from a night to remember! This event helps support early-stage research grants awarded to promising young scientists at UT Southwestern.

October 19, 2022

The Sprague Award 2022 Photo Gallery: A Night of Recognition and Impact

Awards, Events and Scholarships

The Sprague Award 2022 Photo Gallery from an evening of recognition and Leading the Conversation on Health around what’s next for the Peter O’Donnell Jr. Brain Institute.

October 10, 2022

The Sprague Award Recipients 2022: Nancy and Jeremy Halbreich

Awards, Events and Scholarships

Nancy and Jeremy Halbreich have partnered with the Foundation for over two decades to inspire a higher standard in medicine.

October 10, 2022

The Sprague Award Recipients 2022: Maureen and Robert Decherd

Awards, Events and Scholarships

Maureen and Robert Decherd have helped build a thriving medical district in North Texas by supporting our mission for 30 years.