In honor Physicians’ Week (March 25-31), we will highlight some of our outstanding physicians who help make UC Davis Health a world-class health system.
Humanitarian Awardee Scott Christensen, M.D.
Scott Christensen, M.D.
The Humanitarian Award, established in 1990, was created to give recognition annually to an alum of the UC Davis School of Medicine or the UC Davis Medical Center for outstanding contributions to their community through distinguished public service.
Scott Christensen, M.D., has made significant contributions as a physician and administrative leader for the cancer community. He continues to make a difference daily for the patients he treats and the colleagues he collaborates with to improve treatment and access to care.
Diana Farmer, M.D., first UC Davis Health faculty member appointed to a leadership role with the National Academy of Medicine
Farmer was appointed to the NAM membership committee and will also serve as the Vice Chair of Section 6, which is one of 12 membership sections in the organization’s structure. The section Farmer will help oversee encompasses surgery, anesthesiology, ophthalmology, and radiology.
"It is both an honor and a tremendous responsibility to accept this leadership position within the National Academy of Medicine," Farmer said. "I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to contribute to the advancement of health and medicine on a national level. Together, we will continue to push the boundaries of medical science, inspire future generations, and shape a healthier, more equitable world."
American Academy of Pediatrics honors three UC Davis Health physicians.
Three UC Davis Health physicians were among the 60 pediatricians, pediatric subspecialists and trainees who were recognized this month by the American Academy of Pediatrics. Those selected were recognized for exemplary achievements in advocacy, practice and research that impact the care of children every day.
Satyan Lakshminrusimha, M.D., Chair and professor in the Department of Pediatrics and pediatrician-in-chief at UC Davis Children’s Hospital, received the AAP Education Award for his work on the Council on Communications and Media, the Committee on Pediatric Education and the Committee on Continuing Medical Education.
Heather McKnight, M.D. Division Chief of pediatric hospital medicine at the UC Davis School of Medicine, received the Section on Hospital Medicine Service Award. This honored her work as co-chair for the Section on Hospital Medicine Subcommittee on Division Directors and as a member of the section’s population health management Women and LGBTQIA+ subcommittees.
Tiffani Johnson, M.D. associate professor of Emergency Medicine at UC Davis Health, received an Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Excellence Award for her work on the AAP Board of Directors.
