Barbara J. deLateur, M.D. ’63, Res. ’67, M.S. ’68
Dr. deLateur was honored for her more than 50-year career in physical medicine and rehabilitation. With more than 180 publications, she has made a significant contribution to our understanding of the benefits of exercise, particularly among older adults, and has helped improve the quality of life for thousands of individuals.
Henry G. Kaplan, M.D., Res. ’74, Chief Res. ’77
With a career spanning 40 years, Dr. Kaplan was honored for his contributions to the field of oncology and for the compassion and kindness he shows to patients and colleagues alike. He has published more than 100 articles and abstracts, established one of the largest breast cancer databases in the country and received numerous honors and awards.
Samuel R. Baker, M.D. ’66, Res. ’74
Dr. Baker was recognized for his commitment to providing outstanding care to all, not only in his community of Port Angeles, Wash., but also across the globe in Bhutan. He led efforts to create a free clinic in Port Angeles, and he travels to Bhutan each year to teach orthopaedic procedures to technicians and physicians.
Jonathan L. Wright, M.D. ’01, M.S. ’05, Res. ’07, FACS
Dr. Wright was honored for his exceptional early career as a surgeon, researcher and educator, already making significant contributions to the field of urologic oncology. He is also an outstanding teacher who leads by example and serves as an inspiration to his mentees.
Michael J. Ryan, M.D., Res. ’89, Chief Res. ’90, Fel. ’93
Dr. Ryan, a gifted educator and physician, was celebrated for his years of dedication to the UW School of Medicine and for his outstanding leadership of the development and implementation of the School’s innovative new curriculum — the largest curriculum change since the start of the WWAMI program.
