TSMA TEACHING AWARD

The TSMA Trainee Teaching Award is an award that will be given annually by the TSMA to an outstanding resident/fellow pursuing cardiothoracic surgery in recognition of his or her commitment to medical student education and mentorship. Each year, medical students in North America are eligible to nominate a resident or fellow who has demonstrated a remarkable interest in teaching and mentoring medical students — inside or outside of the operating room. From the nominated trainees, the winner will be selected and presented with the award.

This is currently an unfunded award. If you are a donor interested in supporting our outstanding residents/fellows on an annual basis, we would love to name this award after you! Email tsmamedstudent@gmail.com for more info.

Recipient, 2024

Dr. Jessica Ruck, M.D.

At the time of the award, Dr. Ruck is completing her PhD as a PGY-C3R3 in the general surgery residency program at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.

Recipient, 2024

Dr. Aravind Krishnan, M.D.

At the time of the award, Dr. Krishnan is a PGY-4 in the integrated cardiothoracic surgery residency program at Stanford University School of Medicine.

Inaugural Recipient, 2023

Dr. Linda Schulte, M.D.

At the time of the award, Dr. Schulte is a senior cardiothoracic surgery fellow at the Washington University in St. Louis. Hailing from Seattle, Dr. Schulte graduated Washington University with two Bachelor's in Poetry and Biochemistry. She completed her medical education at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, where she also went on to complete her general surgery residency. Dr. Schulte is highly invested in educating and mentoring students both inside and outside the OR, and TSMA is incredibly excited to honor her as our inaugural recipient of the TSMA Teaching Award.