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2026 Institute for Excellence in Education Outstanding Educator Awards

The Institute for Excellence in Education held its annual Education Conference and Celebration on Friday, April 10 in order to bring together educators from across the Schools of Medicine, Nursing, Public Health to share ideas, educational research, innovations and instructional methodologies and to honor worthy educators in all three schools. Below are the award winners from the Department of Medicine.

The Martin D. Abeloff Award for Lifetime Achievement in Medical and Biomedical Education

The highest of the IEE's honors is named for Dr. Martin D. Abeloff who was known as a visionary leader, superb physician and educator and world class scholar. Dr. Ziegelstein was recognized by the IEE Board of Directors for having demonstrated commitment to and extensive achievement in medical and biomedical education.

Roy Ziegelstein, MD

Sarah Miller Coulson and Frank L. Coulson, Jr. Professor of Medicine
Professor of Medicine, Division of Cardiology


Teaching Awards

These awards are intended to recognize outstanding achievement in teaching, which the IEE defines as direct contact time with learners in a large group, small group or one-on-one, whether in the classroom, lab or clinical setting.

Less than Ten Years on Faculty

Program Director, Osler Medical Residency
Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases


Part-Time Faculty

Eric Howell, MD

Adjunct Professor of Medicine, Division of Hospital Medicine at JHBMC


Assessment and Evaluation Award

Sean Tackett, MD MPH

International Medical Education Director, Division of General Internal Medicine, Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
Professor of Medicine, Division of Bayview Internal Medicine


Educational Leadership Award

John Sperati, MD MHS

Associate Professor of Medicine, Division of Nephrology


Educational Scholarship Award

Gail Berkenblit, MD PhD

Associate Program Director for Ambulatory Education, Osler Medical Residency
Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine


Jennifer Jackson, medical training program administrator, received the IEE Outstanding Educational Administration - Clinical GME Award in recognition of her work in administration of educational programs.

Kelsey Bennett

Kelsey Bennett

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