Since 1971, UCI Alumni Association (UCIAA) and its board of directors has bestowed the association's highest honor, Lauds & Laurels, to those individuals who demonstrate heartfelt dedication and commitment to the university community. Presented annually, the Distinguished Alumni Award recognizes UCI alumni whose personal or professional achievements bring honor and distinction to a particular school or discipline, UCI and/or the UCI Alumni Association. We are proud to acknowledge the School of Medicine graduates who have received this prestigious award over the years.
2019 | |
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Bruce Burke, MD Distinguished Alumnus School of Medicine Class of 1968 |
2018 | |
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Uzma Chaudhary, MD Distinguished Alumna School of Medicine Class of 1993 |
2017 | |
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Reuben Chen, MD Distinguished Alumnus School of Medicine Class of 2007 |
2016 | |
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David Lieu, MD Distinguished Alumnus School of Medicine Class of 1979 |
2015 | |
Bernard Lewinsky, MD Distinguished Alumnus School of Medicine Class of 1969 |
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2014 | |
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Ami Bera, '87, MD Distinguished Alumnus School of Medicine Class of 1991 |
2013 | |
Karen Noblett, MD Distinguished Alumna School of Medicine Class of 1991 |
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2012 | |
Victor Passy, MD Distinguished Alumnus School of Medicine Class of 1959 |
2011 | |
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Richard Kammerman, MD Distinguished Alumnus School of Medicine Class of 1962 |
2010 | |
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Sheldon S. Zinberg, MD Distinguished Alumnus School of Medicine Class of 1962 |
2009 | |
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Rudolph Baldoni, MD Distinguished Alumnus School of Medicine Class of 1961 |
2008 | |
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Philip Robert Fischer, MD Distinguished Alumnus School of Medicine Class of 1981 |