Scott Barnhart, associate professor of medicine, has been named medical director of Harborview Medical Center and associate dean of the UW School of Medicine.
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Kimmey to lead national society

Michael B. Kimmey, professor of medicine and assistant chief for clinical affairs for the Division of Gastroenterology, has been named president-elect of the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy.
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Idaho Academy of Family Physicians honors Blackman

The first recipient of the Idaho Academy of Family Physicians Educator of the Year award is James Blackman, assistant dean for regional affairs and rural health.
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Fifteen graduating medical students receive special awards

The medical school graduated its 50th class of 160 new physicians June 5. Twenty-five students were inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society, 18 students graduated with honors, five received book awards, and three received thesis honors.
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Three UW School of Medicine faculty members are among those who will participate in the UW's second annual Faculty Field Tour of Washington state June 14-18. UW President Richard L. McCormick will lead a group of new faculty on a 1,100-mile, five-day bus trip to learn about the state's people, places and issues.

Joining the tour from the medical school are Tony Blau, assistant professor of medicine in the Division of Hematology; Christine Gleason, professor of pediatrics and director of the Division of Neonatology; and Joanne Quinsey, lecturer in the MEDEX Northwest program.