The Biological Sciences Division has announced the selection of the 2026 inductees to the Academy of Clinical Excellence (ACE).
Established in 2025, the Academy recognizes clinicians across the BSD who exemplify the highest standards of clinical practice. ACE honors individuals whose exceptional expertise, compassionate patient care, professional integrity, and leadership inspire colleagues and advance our shared mission of excellence in care, education, and discovery. More information about the Academy of Clinical Excellence may be found here.
The 2026 inductees represent a distinguished group of clinicians whose work reflects our deep and longstanding commitment to excellence in clinical care. Their contributions to patient care, mentorship, and the practice of medicine strengthen our clinical community and set a powerful example across disciplines.
2026 ACE Inductees
- Daniel E. Appelbaum, MD — Professor of Radiology
- Barry G. Arnason, MD — Professor of Neurology, Posthumous Inductee
- James R. Brorson, MD — Professor of Neurology
- Dennis Coalson, MD — Associate Professor Emeritus of Anesthesia and Critical Care
- Ronald N. Cohen, MD — Professor of Medicine
- Kamala G. Cotts, MD — Associate Professor of Medicine
- Fernando D. Goldenberg, MD — Professor of Neurology
- Perpetua T. Goodall, MD — Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Yasmin Hasan, MD — Associate Professor of Radiation and Cellular Oncology
- Aliya Noor Hussain, MD — Professor of Pathology
- Amanda Johnson, DNP, APRN CPNP-PC/AC — Advanced Practice Provider, Neurological Surgery
- Daniel Johnson, MD — Professor of Pediatrics
- Kelly Kramer, MSN APN — Advanced Practice Provider, Pediatrics
- Donald Liu, MD, PhD — Professor of Pediatrics, Posthumous Inductee
- James M. Millis, MD, MBA — Professor of Surgery
- Anthony G. Montag, MD — Professor of Pathology, Posthumous Inductee
- Olatoyosi Odenike, MBBS, FASCO — Professor of Medicine
- Sonia P. Oyola, MD — Assistant Professor of Family Medicine
- Julie L. Oyler, MD — Professor of Medicine
- Arlene Roman, MD — Professor of Pediatrics
- David T. Rubin, MD — Joseph B. Kirsner Professor in Medicine
- Mindy A. Schwartz, MD — Professor of Medicine
- Shari G. Snow, MD — Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Helen S. Te, MD — Professor of Medicine
- Marie Tobin, MD — Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience
- Shona N. Vas, PhD — Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience
- Stephen Weber, MD — Professor of Medicine
- Nada Williamson, CRNA — Advanced Practice Provider, Anesthesia and Critical Care
- Kenneth L. Wilson, MD — Professor of Surgery
Induction Ceremony
This year's new members will be honored at an induction ceremony and reception on March 24, 2026. All members of the BSD and UCM community are welcome to attend, to be held as follows:
- Date: 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 24, 2026
- Location: David Rubenstein Forum, Friedman Hall, the University of Chicago
- RSVP: Click here
