8 yanktonmedicalclinic.com Dr. Weber honored for outstanding commitment to medical education Mentoring future physicians: Dr. Willman selected for Harvard Medical School teaching program We proudly congratulate April Willman, MD, FAAP, a board-certified pediatrician at Yankton Medical Clinic and an associate dean at Sanford School of Medicine at University of South Dakota, on her acceptance into Harvard Medical School’s esteemed Training to Teach in Medicine program. Dr. Willman’s selection for this competitive program is a testament to her exceptional commitment to clinical care, medical education and mentorship of future physicians. Her dedication reflects the values upheld by many at Yankton Medical Clinic—a strong belief in shaping the future of health care through education and leadership. “Her passion for shaping future physicians and her tireless pursuit of knowledge embody the very qualities that make an extraordinary teacher of medicine,” says Sue Bak, Education Coordinator at Sanford School of Medicine. “Dr. Willman’s selection for this program is a testament to her professional distinction, her vision for innovative teaching and her unwavering devotion to her students and colleagues alike.” Training to Teach in Medicine, a seven-month program hosted virtually by Harvard Medical School, is designed for clinician-educators and faculty who wish to enhance their classroom and clinical teaching skills. The application process requires multiple written statements and a recommendation from a supervisor. In Dr. Willman’s acceptance letter, Hannah Meiser, Director of Admissions and Enrollment Services at Harvard Medical School, wrote, “Your notable accomplishments and enthusiasm for the course stood out to us among a competitive pool of applicants.” Jacob Prunuske, MD, MSPH, with Scott Weber, DO, FAAFP, and his family. Scott Weber, DO, FAAFP, a family medicine physician at Yankton Medical Clinic, P.C., was recently honored with the Edward J. Batt, MD Memorial Award by the Sanford School of Medicine (SSOM) at the University of South Dakota. Jacob Prunuske, MD, MSPH, professor and Chair of the family medicine department at SSOM, surprised Dr. Weber with the award at Yankton Medical Clinic. On hand were Dr. Weber’s colleagues and clinic staff and his wife, Jo, his son, Alec, and granddaughters Marie, Zelie and Clare. The Batt Award is presented annually to a physician who has held an appointment in the SSOM family medicine department for at least three years and demonstrates outstanding commitment to medical education. Among the criteria, awardees must consistently receive high evaluations from both students and faculty. Dr. Weber currently serves as a clinical professor at SSOM and will be retiring at the end of April after 27 years of practice at Yankton Medical Clinic. The award is in memory of Edward J. Batt, MD, who was a dedicated family physician in Sisseton, South Dakota, and later joined the medical school. To schedule an appointment with a family medicine provider at Yankton Medical Clinic, call 605-665-8910. April Willman, MD, FAAP
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