Dr. Duhachek-Stapelman named Educator Laureate

Amy Duhachek-Stapelman, M.D., an associate professor in the UNMC Department of Anesthesiology, has been named UNMC’s 2019-20 Varner Educator Laureate.

Dr. Duhachek-Stapelman and her fellow education awardees will be honored with a ceremony at 3 p.m. on Feb. 20 at the Durham Research Center Auditorium.

The Varner Educator Laureate Award recognizes an individual with sustained achievement in education who has significantly improved the UNMC learning environment through the provision of outstanding educational experiences.

“The educational community at UNMC is led by many talented and devoted educators who promote innovation, best practices, and excellence,” said Brian Boerner, M.D., director of the Interprofessional Academy of Educators. “We congratulate the recipients of the Impact in Education Awards, all of whom have made outstanding contributions to the excellent learning experience at UNMC through their enthusiasm, expertise, and dedication to the educational mission.”

Other recipients of 2019-20 Academic Affairs Impact in Education Awards include:

Innovative Practices in Education Award: Kristen Cook, Pharm.D., pharmacotherapy laboratory coordinator and clinical associate professor, UNMC College of Pharmacy

This award recognizes an individual who demonstrates ingenuity, courage and creativity in teaching including innovations in use of educational technology, experiential learning, adoption of simulation and creative use of the classroom, as well as an engaging presentation style.

Inspirational Mentor of Educators Award: Lois Starr, M.D., medical director, Munroe-Meyer Institute, and associate professor, MMI Department of Genetic Medicine

This award recognizes an individual who has mentored and sponsored junior faculty or trainees at the local, regional or national level including a consistent track record of fostering future educators.

Interprofessional Education Scholar Award: Claudia Chaperon, Ph.D., associate professor, UNMC College of Nursing Omaha Division

This award recognizes an individual who has made significant contributions to interprofessional education locally, regionally or nationally.

Research in Education Scholar Award: Ka-Chun (Joseph) Siu, Ph.D., associate professor of physical therapy education, UNMC College of Allied Health Professions

This award recognizes an individual who has advanced the educational literature through peer-reviewed publications, educational grants and original research.

Visionary Leadership in Education Award: Pamela Carmines, Ph.D., executive associate dean, UNMC Graduate Studies, and professor, UNMC Department of Cellular and Integrative Physiology

This award recognizes an individual who has demonstrated the ability to skillfully establish or administer an educational initiative or role at UNMC or a national organization.