Washington, D.C. – The Association of Schools Advancing Health Professions (ASAHP) recently recognized many higher education health professionals from across the country for their leadership, contributions and excellence in the fields of health sciences and health professions. The awards were presented at ASAHP’s annual conference “Blazing the Trail: Navigating the Changing Landscape of Higher Education and Health Professions,” which took place October 8-10, 2024 at the Grand Hyatt Atlanta in Atlanta, Georgia.
“We were proud to recognize these members for their commitment to excellence in health professions education,” said ASAHP President Craig R. Jackson, MSW, JD, FASAHP, Dean of the School of Allied Health Professions at Loma Linda University. “Each award recipient has not only elevated the performance of their institutions but has also had a profound impact on ASAHP’s mission and the broader health professions education landscape. They are shaping the future of healthcare and improving the quality of care for patients.”
At a ceremony on the first day of the conference the following awards were presented:
Legacy of Excellence Award
Accepting the award is Jean Talbott, daughter of the Late Richard Talbott, PhD, FASAHP (left) with ASAHP President Craig Jackson, MSW, JD, FASAHP (right)
The Late Richard E. Talbott, PhD, FASAHP
Retired Dean of the Covey College of Allied Health Professions
University of South Alabama
The Legacy of Excellence Award recognizes an individual whose career is exemplary in terms of contributions to ASASHP as a national or internationally recognized leader in the health professions who publicly promotes the contributions of the health professions to the health care workforce on a national and/or international level and is a strong advocate for health sciences and health professions.
President's Award
Craig Jackson, MSW, JD, FASAHP (left) and Brian Shulman, PhD, CCC-SLP, ASHA Fellow, FASAHP, FNAP (right)
Brian Shulman, PhD, CCC-SLP, ASHA Fellow, FASAHP, FNAP
Retired Dean of School of Health and Medical Sciences
Seton Hall University
This awardee is chosen by the ASAHP current President to express gratitude to an individual who has dedicated him/herself to helping maintain the qualities of excellence that characterize a truly professional Association.
Distinguished Service and Achievement Award
Deborah Larsen, PhD, FASAHP (left) and Craig Jackson, MSW, JD, FASAHP
Deborah Larsen, PhD, FASAHP
Retired Director, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
The Ohio State University
Past President, ASAHP
This award recognizes an individual who has brought recognition and credit to health sciences and health professions through their involvement in either health policy, development, or education.
Outstanding Member Award
Thomas Masterson, Jr, PhD, FASAHP (left) and Craig Jackson, MSW, JD, FASAHP (right)
Thomas Masterson, Jr, PhD, FASAHP
Professor and Dean
The Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow College of Health Professions
Central Michigan University
This award recognizes members who have contributed significantly to ASAHP during the previous year and who, by example, have inspired others through their demonstrated leadership and active involvement in ASAHP affairs.
Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Award
Catherine Balthazar, PhD (left), Craig Jackson, MSW, JD, FASAHP (middle), Katherine Beissner, PT, PhD, FASAHP
Catherine Balthazar, PhD
Dean College Health & Human Services
Governors State University
Katherine Beissner, PT, PhD, FASAHP
Professor of CHP-Physical Therapy
Dean, College of Health Professions
Upstate Medical University
This award recognizes an ASAHP Member or Members with outstanding leadership in promoting diversity, equity and inclusion in an academic setting.
Fellows Program Award: (five recipients)
ASAHP Fellows (left to right) - Jacob Sosnoff, PhD, FASAHP; Mari Knettle, DPT, EdD, FASAHP; ASAHP President Craig Jackson, MSW, JD, FASAHP; Rafael Bahamonde, Ph.D., FACSM, FISBS, FASAHP; Mark Merrick, PhD, AT, ATC, FNATA, FASAHP; Leslee Battle, EdD, FASAHP
Rafael Bahamonde, Ph.D., FACSM, FISBS, FASAHP
Founding Dean & Professor; IPREP Program Director
Indiana University, Indianapolis
Leslee Battle, EdD, FASAHP
Dean of the School of Health Sciences
Winston-Salem State University
Mari Knettle, DPT, EdD, FASAHP
Medical Director, Center for Health Professions Education
Cleveland Clinic
Mark Merrick, PhD, AT, ATC, FNATA, FASAHP
Professor and Dean, College of Health and Human Services
University of Toledo
Jacob Sosnoff, PhD, FASAHP
Associate Dean for Research, School of Health Professions
University of Kansas Medical Center
This award provides meaningful recognition to those members who have contributed significantly to health professions as administrators, educators, clinicians, or researchers. Recipients must be an active ASAHP member for five years with demonstrated leadership, publication in professional journals and professional creativity.
ASAHP Scholarship of Excellence, Elwood Scholar
Thomas Elwood,
Sydney Ballew
Bachelor of Science in Allied Health, 2023
Doctor of Physical Therapy Student 2025
University of Cincinnati
The Scholarship of Excellence recognizes outstanding individuals who excel in their academic programs and have significant potential to assume future leadership roles in the health professions.
J. Warren Perry Journal of Allied Health Award
Yvonne Colgrove, PhD, PT
Clinical Associate Professor, Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation Science, and Athletic Training
University of Kansas Medical Center
Jason Lee Rucker, PT, PhD
Clinical Associate Professor in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program
University of Kansas Medical Center
Each year, the winner of an award named after the Association’s second President and the founder of the Journal of Allied Health in 1972 is selected. Candidates for this honor are the authors of the 46 original research articles and commentary papers that appeared in issues of the Journal of Allied Health during the period Fall 2023 to Summer 2024. Based on an average of their respective scores, the paper ranked highest was Dr. Yvonne Colgrove and Dr. Jason Lee Rucker’s “Beginning with the End in Mind: A Product Evaluation of Integrated Clinical Education Courses” that appeared in the Fall 2023 issue.
2024 Institutional Excellence and Innovation in Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Health Care
University of Central Florida
Through the Award for Institutional Excellence and Innovation in Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Health Care, ASAHP looks to recognize a member institution for outstanding achievement in interprofessional education and interprofessional collaborative practice.
2024 Innovation and Excellence in Clinical Education
Des Moines University
Through the Award for Innovation and Excellence in Clinical Education, the Association of Schools Advancing Health Professions (ASAHP) looks to recognize an institutional member along with its clinical partner for innovation and excellence in clinical education.
About ASAHP
The Association of School Advancing Health Professions (ASAHP) is a national professional organization of 130 universities and employers focused on critical issues affecting health professions education. ASAHP’s mission is to advance health professions education and discovery through interprofessional collaboration, leadership, excellence, and innovation.
Contact:
Kristen Truong
kristen@asahp.org
Vice President of Public Affairs
ASAHP