Awards:

“Alumnus of the Year”, Bethel University, St. Paul MN, 2010; “Distinction”, Master of Science (Health Professions Education), Maastricht University, 2010; “Gabriel Smilkstein Memorial Award”, Society of Teachers of Family Medicine, May 2006, For “Outstanding Contributions to the Growth and Development of Family Medicine Education Throughout the World”; “Recognition of Teaching Excellence”, UMD School of Medicine, 2000; “Recognition for Teaching in Family Practice”, Duluth Family Practice Residency, 1999; “Best Presentation”, Society of Teachers of Family Medicine - North Central Region, Rochester, MN, October 31, 1997, For “Designing and Delivering the Managed Care Curriculum”; “Medical Leadership Recognition Award”, Arrowhead EMS Association, Duluth, MN, 1991, For Medical Directorship of 3 EMT squads and 3 First Responder groups in Cook County; “Teaching Award”, Society of Teachers of Family Medicine, ND FP Residency, 1984, Designing and delivering an undergraduate, semester length Introduction to Medicine course at the University of North Dakota during second and third years of residency; “Reader’s Digest International Fellowship Scholarship Recipient”, MAP International, 1980 For international medical student rotation in majority world context.