{"id":107241,"date":"2022-09-16T11:25:41","date_gmt":"2022-09-16T15:25:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/busm\/?page_id=107241"},"modified":"2025-05-28T14:56:20","modified_gmt":"2025-05-28T18:56:20","slug":"coleman-prize","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/camed\/giving\/where-can-i-give\/curriculum-upgrades-educational-initiatives-and-other-priorities\/coleman-prize\/","title":{"rendered":"David Coleman, MD, Junior Faculty Prize"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"David<\/a><\/p>\n

David Coleman, MD, has departed BU-BMC following more than 15 years as <\/span>Chair of the Department of Medicine at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine and Physician-in-Chief at Boston Medical Center. A<\/span> board-certified internist and infectious disease specialist, Dr. Coleman is a gifted leader, and has been widely recognized for his contributions to <\/span>medical professionalism and program development in research and education.<\/p>\n

To honor the outstanding dedication of Dr. Coleman to mentoring and innovative research, the Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine is proud to establish the David Coleman, MD, Junior Faculty Prize<\/strong><\/a>. The award will recognize junior faculty members in the Department of Medicine who exemplify excellence in research and good citizenship as demonstrated by volunteer leadership, contributions to educational initiatives, and a commitment to diversity. The prize will be presented as part of the annual Evans Days.<\/p>\n

Thanks to the generous support from donors, to date we have received over $68,000 towards our goal of $100,000 to endow the fund, ensuring that the award will be granted to a Department of Medicine junior faculty each year in perpetuity. \u00a0Please consider joining the list of donors below in supporting this fund to honor the legacy of such a wonderful colleague, teacher, mentor, and friend.<\/p>\n

Donors to the David Coleman, MD, Junior Faculty Prize Fund<\/h3>
<\/p>\n

Donors as of 12\/1\/22<\/h4>\n

Peter S. Aronson, M.D.
\nRichard Baron, M.D.
\nEmelia Benjamin, M.D.
\nJonathan P. Berz, M.D.
\nMonica Bharel, M.D., M.P.H.
\nOdette Bolano
\nNicholas A. Bosch, M.D.
\nMarkus Bosmann, M.D.
\nDavid M. Center, M.D.
\nRobert A. Clark, M.D.
\nRichard A. Cohen, M.D.<\/span>
\nEthan Coleman
\nPatricia Conolly, M.D.
\nKathleen Cooney, M.D.
\nHollis Dorsett Day, M.D.
\nLaura M. Dember, M.D. and Peter A. Merkel, M.D.
\nGary V. Desir, M.D.
\nMichael Fischer, M.D.
\nNaomi M. Hamburg, M.D.
\nJames A. Hamilton, Ph.D.
\nPeter Herbert, M.D.
\nMrs. Aline I. Hillman
\nJames Hudspeth, M.D.
\nDavid H. Johnson, M.D.
\nHasmeena Kathuria, M.D.
\nMichael T. Kirber, Ph.D.
\nElizabeth S. Klings, M.D.
\nDarrell N. Kotton, M.D.
\nBernard E. Kreger, M.D.
\nRajlakshmi K. Krishnamurthy, M.D.
\nJill Lacy, M.D.
\nCharles Seth Landefeld, M.D.
\nFrederic F. Little, M.D.
\nSuzanne Maselli
\nPeter A. Merkel, M.D.
\nThomas J. Moore, M.D.
\nNatalia E. Morone, M.D.
\nJoanne Murabito, M.D.
\nOlufunmilayo Olopade, M.D.
\nVincent Quagliarello, M.D.
\nAsghar Rastegar, M.D.
\nKatya Ravid, DSc and Shmuel Ravid MD, MPH
\nDouglas L. Rosene, Ph.D.
\nGeorge Rosenthal, M.D.
\nDavid J. Salant, M.D.
\nJeffrey H. Samet, M.D., M.P.H.
\nRobert Siegel, M.D.
\nRebecca A. Silliman, M.D., Ph.D.
\nMartha Skinner, M.D.
\nAmanda Ruth Vest, M.D.
\nSarah C. Vij, M.D.
\nRobert J. Vinci, M.D.
\nAlexander Yale Walley, M.D.
\nXiaoling Zhang, M.D.
\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

Donate Now<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Since his arrival in 2006, the Department of Medicine has seen remarkable growth and achievement under his leadership. \u00a0The Department’s <\/span>clinical and research programs increased in size and scope. Dr. Coleman created nine endowed professorships in the department. Five innovative and successful centers for research and training were established. The Department\u2019s Faculty Development and Diversity programs have become a national model and an important resource for the entire campus community.<\/p>\n

Prior to his role at BU-BMC, he <\/span>was Chief of Medical Service at the VA Connecticut Healthcare System and Interim Chair of the Department of Medicine at Yale University School of Medicine. \u00a0His contributions extend further, serving leadership roles in professional organizations, including Past President of the Association of Professors of Medicine and Secretary on the Board of Directors of the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). Dr. Coleman has just been elected the Chair of the ABIM Foundation.<\/p>\n

To support the David Coleman, MD, Junior Faculty Prize Fund<\/strong><\/span>:<\/p>\n

    \n
  1. Online: Please go to the\u00a0<\/span>Giving Form<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0to donate<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. By check: Make payable to\u00a0<\/span>Trustees of Boston University<\/strong>,\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>and in the memo on your check (or an accompanying note) list\u00a0<\/span>\u201cDavid Coleman, MD, Junior Faculty Prize Fund\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>to ensure your donation is deposited to the correct fund. You can mail the check to the address below:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Boston University Development
    \nGift Processing
    \nC\/O JPMorgan Chase & Co.
    \nPO Box 22605
    \nNew York, NY 10087-2605<\/p>\n

    For any questions about donations, please contact <\/span>cameddev@bu.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n

    We thank you for the consideration and look forward to honoring Dr. Coleman.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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