Awards & Honors

James Meisel, MD, Recognized by
VA for Outstanding Track Record in Health Professions Education

James Meisel, MD, MHPE, FACP, associate professor of medicine at Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, and associate chief of staff for education at the VA Bedford Healthcare System, has received the Karen M. Sanders, MD, Designated Education Officer of the Year Award.

Named for longtime VA Deputy Chief Academic Affiliations Officer Karen M. Sanders, MD, who retired following a 42-year VA career, the annual award recognizes a VA medical facility designated education officer with an outstanding track record in health professions education in such areas as educational administration, curriculum and affiliate relationships.

Meisel received the award for being an exceptional champion for health professions education through extraordinary leadership and innovation.

Since joining Bedford VA in 2016, Meisel has transformed the facility into a leading regional academic health training center. Under his guidance, the Health Professions Education office evolved into a high-functioning department, doubled staff size, strengthened educator roles and expanded high-quality training programs across multiple professions.

“We are truly honored to present the Karen M. Sanders, MD, DEO of the Year Award to Dr. Meisel, an outstanding clinician educator and leader in health professions education,” said Catherine Kaminetzky, MD, MPH, FACP, VA Office of Academic Affiliations.

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