Lewis Blackman Patient Safety Award
This award honors residents and fellows who have actively implemented strategies that lead to measurable improvements in patient safety within their Sponsoring Institution or residency/fellowship program. These individuals demonstrate a commitment to advancing patient safety through innovative solutions and initiatives, resulting in tangible outcomes that enhance the overall quality of care.
This award honors the life of Lewis Blackman, a vibrant, intelligent young man who died November 6, 2000, when a series of post-operative issues following elective surgery were not recognized by the nurses and residents caring for him. The award recognizes residents and fellows who have worked to implement strategies to improve the understanding of and show demonstrable improvement in patient safety in their Sponsoring Institution or residency/fellowship program.
2024 Award Recipients
Team Members: Mario Duhon, MD; Ricky Ratliff; Jean Wright, MD
Radiation Oncology
Johns Hopkins University
Team Members: Merissa T. Andersen, PharmD, RPh;
Sarah J. Chalmers, MD; Ognjen Gajic, MD; Bhargavi Gali, MD, MHA; Maria Gallup, APRN, CNS, MSN; Katherine Heise, APRN, CNP, MSN; Yu Kawai, MD; Kannan Ramar, MD; Zeeshan Z. Rizwan, PharmD, RPh; Laura Schram, APRN, CNP, MSN; Nicole Schueler; Tammy Schultz, RRT, LRT; Veljko Strajina, MD; Ann N. Tescher, APRN, CNS, PhD; Austin Todd, MS; Diem N. Vu, MD; John M. Zietlow, MD
Surgery
Mayo Clinic
Rochester, Minnesota
Award Information
The ACGME congratulates the 2025 recipients of the ACGME Awards. Read the announcement with the full list of this year's honorees in the ACGME Newsroom.
Now accepting nominations for the 2026 Awards Cycle. Deadline: 5:00 p.m. Central, Wednesday, March 12, 2025.