The Department of Surgery recognizes the professional achievements and humanitarian services of our resident alumni. Each year we honor an alumnus with the Annual Department Distinguished Alumnus Award which is presented during the Henry N. Harkins Society banquet in Autumn.

In selecting the Distinguished Alumnus, nominations are solicited from all alumni, faculty, staff, residents and fellows. Professional or humanitarian contributions that have enhanced the surgical profession, improved the welfare of the general public, or brought distinction to the department are considered. These contributions may have been made either over a long period of time or may be a single outstanding achievement. Both academic and nonacademic achievements are eligible.

Any physician who has completed his or her residency or fellowship training at the UW Department of Surgery is eligible for nomination and consideration. All department faculty, staff, residents and alumni are solicited on an annual basis to submit nominations of those who deserve recognition.

For further information, please contact our Distinguished Alumnus Award Committee at UWHarkins@gmail.com.

2018 Distinguished Alumnus
Dr. Sharmila Dissanaike

PREVIOUS DISTINGUISHED ALUMNUS RECIPIENTS

2017           Kim Lynch
​2016           Eileen Bulger
2015           Thomas Hatsukami
​2012           Karen Guice & Keith Oldham
​2011            Michael Florence
2010           David Byrd
2008           Mika Sinanan
2007           John H.T. Waldhausen
2005           Ronald Maier
​2004           J. Roland Folse
​2003           D. Eugene Strandness, Jr.
2002           Robert W. Barnes
2001            Roger Moe
2000           Keith Kelly
​1999            Lloyd Nyhus
1998            Robert Condon
​1997            Hilding Olson