2008 Pruessner Scholarships Awarded

Congratulations to Baylor College of Medicine student Natalia Maani (shown to the left) and University of Texas student Kristen Stegemoller, the 2008 recipients of the Harold T. Pruessner, M.D., Medical Student Scholarship. The scholarship fund supports third-year medical students who have a strong interest in practicing family medicine or have already chosen family medicine as his/her specialty. The awards were presented at the September Academy meeting.

posted October 17, 2008

HCAFP Sweeps Awards at the Annual Session

Three of the Academy’s active members were recognized for their outstanding service at the 59th Annual Session of the Texas Academy of Family Physicians this past July. Lewis Foxhall, M.D., was awarded the TAFPPAC advocacy award for outstanding supportive efforts for Texas patients. Clare Hawkins, M.D., was recognized by the Texas Academy as the Philanthropist of the Year for his contributions that have helped to fulfill the TAFP Foundation Mission to support family medicine research and future family physicians. Also, Tricia Elliott, M.D., was recognized as Teacher of the Year. Congratulations and thank you for all you do for family physicians and patients.

Lewis Foxhall, M.D., left, accepts the Texas Academy of Family Physicians Political Action Committee advocacy award.
Clare A. Hawkins, M.D., left, immediate past president of HCAFP, accepts the 2008 Philanthropist of the Year Award from the Texas Academy of Family Physicians Foundation.
Tricia Elliott, M.D., left, accepts the Texas Academy of Family Physicians Exemplary Teaching Award.

2008 HCAFP Physician of the Year

Kay L. Lee, MD, was presented with the 2008 Harris County Academy of Family Physicians Physician of the Year Award on May 14. Dr. Lee is an active, practicing member of the Academy and the Harris County Medical Society. She is also directly involved with community activities in her area and those that impact the medical community. Congratulations, Dr. Lee.

2008 Residents’ Attendance Award
For the third year in a row, the Memorial Hermann Southwest Family Practice Residency Program has taken the Residents’ Attendance Award. Beginning September 2007 through April 2008, points were calculated for each family practice residency program, based on RSVP’s and registration at the meetings. A formula was devised to give each program equal representation, regardless of their number of residents. Residents from the winning program are pictured above with HCAFP President Dr. Ashok Tripathy.

The Academy Mourns the Loss of a Past President

Dr. Harold Trebus Pruessner, 82, passed away on December 21st, 2007 at his home on the Shootin' Star Ranch in Caldwell, Texas.

In 1972, Dr. Pruessner joined the faculty at UT Medical School at Houston, helping to create the Family Practice Residency Program, and ultimately becoming chairman of the Department of Family Practice. There he was honored with numerous awards and served as president of several family practice organizations. Dr. Pruessner served as President to the Harris County Academy of Family Physicians in 1983. In 1995, the Harris County Academy of Family Physicians, through the TAFP Foundation, established a scholarship in honor of Dr. Pruessner.

posted January 22, 2008