The UAB Department of Radiation Oncology honored its 2023 graduating radiation oncology and medical physics residents at a dinner celebration and awards ceremony June 16 at the Birmingham Museum of Art.
Join us in congratulating radiation oncology graduates Kevin Lee, M.D., Ph.D.; Jared Maas, M.D.; Craig Schneider, M.D., Ph.D.; and medical physics graduate Joel Pogue, Ph.D. We thank them for their contributions to our department, our patients, and the UAB community over the years and wish them success in their new employment across the country.
Dr. Lee will be employed by Gadsden Regional Cancer Center, Gadsden, Alabama; Dr. Maas will be employed by Legacy Health, Portland, Oregon; and Dr. Schneider will be employed by Franciscan Alliance, Greenwood, Indiana. Dr. Pogue will join the UAB Department of Radiation Oncology as assistant professor.
Awards
Annual departmental awards were also presented to faculty, staff, and residents during the graduation celebration. Congratulations to all the winners who were recognized for academic achievement, quality improvement, education, resident support and mentorship.
Donell McCurdy Award
Jacqueline Richardson, R.N.
Recognizing those who distinguished themselves by demonstrating exemplary effort, extra time and special care to support our residents.
Education Award
Kevin Lee, M.D., Ph.D.
Recognizing outstanding resident contribution and exemplary dedication to medical students’ education.
Faculty Recognition Award
John Fiveash, M.D.
Recognizing faculty for outstanding commitment to resident education and mentorship
Quality Care and Improvement Award
David Roveda, M.D.
Recognizing outstanding resident contribution and exemplary dedication to quality improvement in radiation oncology
Research Award
Curtis Clark, M.D., Ph.D.
Recognizing outstanding resident research and scholarly activity for the advancement of the field of radiation oncology.
Residents’ Faculty Choice Award
Christopher Willey, M.D., Ph.D.
Recognizing faculty who inspire, promote, and develop the intellectual and professional development of residents by demonstration their excellence as educators through advising, mentoring, and enhancing curricula in the field of radiation oncology.
ACR In-Service Exam (American College of Radiology)
1st – Craig Schneider, M.D.; 2nd – Kevin Lee, M.D., Ph.D./David Roveda, M.D. (tie)
Recognizing the top-three, highest-scoring residents on the in-service exam.
Blackburn Award
Craig Schneider, M.D.
Recognizing the resident(s) with the highest score in physics on the in-service exam.
Dr. Kevin Lee (center) with Residency Program Director Dr. Andrew McDonald (left) and Assistant Program Director Dr. Samuel Marcrom (right).
Dr. Jared Maas (center)
Dr. Craig Schneider (center)
Dr. Joel Pogue (center) with Medical Physics Residency Program Director Dr. Rodney Sullivan (left) and Residency Program Associate Director Dr. Richard Popple (right).
Jackie Richardson, R.N., received the Donell McCurdy Award from residents.
Dr. Kevin Lee received the Education Award.
Dr. John Fiveash received the Faculty Recognition Award.
Dr. David Roveda received the Quality Care & Improvement Award.
Dr. Craig Schneider received the Blackburn Award. 
Resident Program Coordinators Tracey Cotton-Bickham (RadOnc) and Kara Bishop (MedPhys).
Current residents (from left) Dr. Kole Melton, Dr. Adam Hubler, Dr. David Roveda with Dr. Joseph Jones (class of 2022), and current resident Dr. Roman Travis.