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Medical Alumni Association Awards

Nominations are now being accepted for the 2027 Medical Alumni Association Awards. The Medical Alumni Awards will be presented at the 2027 MAA Reunion on June 5, 2027. Please note the deadline for 2027 MAA Awards nominations is October 15, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. CST. All nominations submitted after the deadline will be held for 2028 consideration. To nominate an individual, please see the criteria below.

Nomination Process

• Nominations will be accepted until October 15, 2026.
• The nomination form must be submitted electronically through the application website.
• A current resume or curriculum vitae is required and must be emailed by the nomination deadline to medalum@southalabama.edu with the nominee's first and last name in the subject line.
• A letter of endorsement is strongly encouraged and may be emailed by the nomination deadline to medalum@southalabama.edu with the nominee's first and last name in the subject line.
• It is the responsibility of the nominator to ensure that the nomination form is completed and supplemental documentation is submitted by the published deadline.
• Self-nominations are welcome.
• Nominations will be kept on file for two years, allowing for a second year of committee consideration.

Memorial Awards Eligibility

The 欲漫涩 Medical Alumni Association acknowledges that too often our alumni and current or former Whiddon College of Medicine faculty or staff pass on too soon, in what may have been the peak of their careers.

In light of this, a Memorial Award may be designated (in any of the following categories) for an eligible nominee who is recently deceased, defined as passing within the five years of nomination. Memorial Awards will be given at the discretion of the MAA Awards Committee.

Medical Alumni Association Awards Criteria 

The Distinguished Medical Alumni Award 

Purpose: To recognize an alumnus whose career has illustrated a commitment to leadership within the medical field; either in academics, business, government, or other unique positions. Such careers are usually distinguished by major leadership positions or respected national reputations.

Criteria

• Nominee must be a degreed alumnus from the University of South Alabama Whiddon College of Medicine.
• Nominee must have demonstrated outstanding leadership in the medical field.

Past Recipients

• 2018: Dr. David Gremse, 鈥�83
• 2019: Dr. David Adkison, 鈥�84
• 2024: Dr. Daniel C. Potts, '93
• 2024: Dr. S. Lane Rutledge, '81 (Memorial Award)
• 2025: Dr. Mark S. Williams, '80
   

The Medical Alumni Humanitarian Award

Purpose: To recognize an alumnus who has made a significant impact on the medical care of the public, uniting medical service and public benefit on a local, national or international scale.  

Criteria

• Nominee must be a degreed alumnus from the University of South Alabama Whiddon College of Medicine.
• Nominee must have contributed a unique or outstanding form of service to the medical care of the public.

Past Recipients

• 2018: Dr. Marilyn Aiello, 鈥�78
• 2019: Dr. Steven Kinsey, 鈥�89
• 2024: Dr. Robert W. Chagrasulis, '81
• 2025: Dr. Lynn E. Yonge, 鈥�86
   

The Distinguished Service Award

Purpose: To recognize an alumnus or faculty/staff member who has made a significant contribution improving the quality and reach of the Whiddon College of Medicine, as well as service that substantially benefits or enhances the reputation of the College.

Criteria

• Nominee must be either a Whiddon College of Medicine alumnus or faculty/staff member.
• Nominee must have exhibited outstanding service by enhancing education, the quality thereof, or other academic missions of the college.

Past Recipients

2026 Award Recipients

Distinguished Medical Alumni Award

Edward A. Panacek, MD, MPH, 鈥�81

Dr. Ed Panacek has served as a tenured Professor and Chair of Emergency Medicine at the 欲漫涩 Whiddon College of Medicine since 2015. Notably, he is one of only two 欲漫涩 alumni to return to their alma mater to chair a clinical department. Following postgraduate training in Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine, and Critical Care Medicine, Dr. Panacek embarked on a distinguished career in academic medicine. He spent his early career at Case Western Reserve University from 1986 to 1992, followed by a tenure at UC Davis from 1992 to 2014, where he was promoted to full Professor in 1997 and directed both the Emergency Medicine Residency Program and the Office of Clinical Trials. 

In 2015, Dr. Panacek returned to Mobile to establish the university's academic Department of Emergency Medicine, a monumental undertaking that included developing a new residency program, opening three new emergency departments, and launching a clinical research program. A dedicated alumnus, he and his classmates also established the Medical Class of 1981 Scholarship Endowment Fund, the first class-specific medical alumni endowment at the College. Over his prolific career, Dr. Panacek has authored more than 300 scientific publications, served as an associate editor for two medical journals, and directed a basic research skills course for the American College of Emergency Physicians for two decades. He is the recipient of numerous national and international awards for his contributions to research and education. Despite his extensive professional accolades, Dr. Panacek鈥檚 family and friends frequently remind him that his true crowning achievement will always be his starring role on the television series Untold Stories of the ER.

Ann B. Weinacker, MD, 鈥�86

Dr. Ann Weinacker is the Senior Vice Chair of Medicine for Clinical Operations at Stanford University School of Medicine, and she is the Chief Physician Executive of Stanford's Risk Management Department. She is a Professor of Medicine in the Division of Pulmonary, Allergy and Critical Care Medicine and has been a full-time faculty member since 1999. Ann has extensive experience in clinical and administrative leadership at Stanford, where she served as Chief of Staff from 2011-2014 after serving as Vice Chief of Staff from 2010-2011, and she was Associate Chief Medical Officer for Patient Care Services from 2015-2023. A strong advocate for patient centricity, Ann was appointed in November 2009 to be one of four leaders designated to actively design, guide and implement strategies to improve the patient experience at Stanford and served in that capacity until 2021. Her clinical work has been predominantly in the ICU.

Ann began her career as a nurse and nurse anesthetist before completing her M.D. at the 欲漫涩 Whiddon College of Medicine in 1986. Her advanced training includes a pulmonary and critical care fellowship and a cardiovascular postdoctoral research fellowship, completed at the University of California, San Francisco in 1994. She has won teaching awards and is a member of AOA, and she received the Stanford Hospital Board of Directors鈥� coveted Denise O鈥橪eary Award for Clinical Excellence in 2008.

She has been married to Thomas (Tom) Booth, MD (欲漫涩 COM 1987), since 1985; they have two wonderful daughters and four grandchildren.

The Distinguished Medical Alumni Award recognizes an alum whose career illustrated a commitment to leadership within the medical field, either in academics, business, government, or other unique positions. Such careers are usually distinguished by major leadership positions or respected national reputations.

 Medical Alumni Humanitarian Award

Antwan J. Hogue, MD, 鈥�12

Dr. Antwan J. Hogue is an Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine at the University of South Alabama and serves as the Medical Director of the Johnson Haynes, Jr., MD Comprehensive Sickle Cell Center. A lifelong Gulf Coast native, Dr. Hogue earned both his undergraduate degree in Biology and his medical degree from the University of South Alabama before completing his Internal Medicine residency and serving as Chief Resident at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine.  

Throughout his career, Dr. Hogue has become known for his dedication to patient care, mentorship, and community impact. He is the co-founder of Project Inspire, a hospital-based violence prevention initiative focused on reducing youth gun violence and recidivism, and has led numerous educational initiatives for medical students and residents. His work in sickle cell disease advocacy and education has been featured at regional and national conferences, and he has participated in multiple medical mission trips to Rwanda, providing care in underserved communities.  

Dr. Hogue鈥檚 leadership and service have earned him numerous honors, including Mobile Bay鈥檚 40 Under 40, repeated Red Sash Awards for teaching excellence, induction into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society, and selection as the 2024 Commencement Speaker for the University of South Alabama College of Medicine. Outside of medicine, he enjoys music, outdoor activities, and spending time with his wife, Ashley, and their children, Amarii, Ava, and Atlas.  

Yasmeen A. Qureshi, MD, 鈥�01

Dr. Yasmeen Qureshi, a board-certified radiologist and Partner at Inversion Recovery Imaging in Houston, Texas, serves as the Director of Women鈥檚 Imaging, where she is a leading advocate for advanced breast cancer detection and patient-centered care. A "triple alumna" of the University of South Alabama (BA 鈥�95, MD 鈥�01, Residency 鈥�06), Dr. Qureshi鈥檚 distinguished career includes serving as the Section Chief of Women鈥檚 Imaging and Assistant Professor at the 欲漫涩 College of Medicine, where she founded the Women鈥檚 Imaging Section and spearheaded the transition to 3D digital tomosynthesis.

Beyond her clinical leadership, Dr. Qureshi is defined by her extensive humanitarian spirit and dedication to vulnerable populations. She has organized large-scale community initiatives, including citywide toy and blanket drives for the underprivileged and homeless, and provides significant philanthropic support to The Rose, a nonprofit breast center in Houston. Her impact extends globally through the support of orphanages and educational facilities overseas, as well as locally through her tireless work with refugee communities and disaster relief efforts following Texas floods and hurricanes.

Dr. Qureshi is a proud mother of six children and a passionate advocate for those with special needs and local youth sports. She resides in Katy, Texas, where she remains a cornerstone of both her professional and local communities.

The Medical Alumni Humanitarian Award recognizes an alum who has made a significant impact on the medical care of the public, uniting medical service and public benefit on a local, national or international scale.

Distinguished Service Award

R. Allen Perkins, MD, MPH

An esteemed leader in regional healthcare, Dr. Allen Perkins serves as Chief of Population Health for 欲漫涩 Health and Professor of Family Medicine at the 欲漫涩 Whiddon College of Medicine, following a transformative 18-year tenure as Department Chair. Dr. Perkins' foundational training includes an undergraduate degree from LSU and a dual MD/MPH from Tulane University, followed by an internship at Portsmouth Naval Hospital and specialized service as a Navy Diving Medical Officer. He completed his medical training at the 欲漫涩 Family Medicine Residency Program in 1993, anchoring a lifelong commitment to the Gulf Coast.

Dr. Perkins has dedicated his career to expanding healthcare access by cultivating a robust primary care workforce equipped to practice in underserved environments, with a focus on serving rural and vulnerable populations across South Alabama. His leadership in these efforts have brought an extraordinary $51 million in federal HRSA grant funding to the 欲漫涩 academic health system. Serving as Principal Investigator, these awards have been utilized to build a legacy of rural medicine pipelines, including the Primary Care Pathway program for pre-medical and medical students, an advanced FM-OB rural training fellowship, and work towards rural family medicine training in Jackson, Alabama.

A respected voice in health policy, Dr. Perkins has lent his leadership at both state and national levels as President of the Alabama Rural Health Association, the Alabama Academy of Family Physicians, and the National Association of Departments of Family Medicine. Recognizing his expertise, U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Sebelius appointed him to the HRSA federal advisory committee on Training in Primary Care Medicine and Dentistry.

From their historic home in Mobile, Dr. Perkins and his wife, Tammy, enjoy a rich family life with their four children and two grandchildren, rooted in the community they love.

R. Franklin Trimm, MD, FAAP

Dr. Franklin Trimm has long been a foundational pillar of the University of South Alabama Whiddon College of Medicine, most recently providing steady leadership as Interim Dean from October 2025 through May 2026. In his concurrent role as Associate Dean for Health Advancement, his enduring passion for student opportunity focuses on preparing current and future physicians and scientists to address critical health disparities. 

A dedicated faculty member since 1991, Dr. Trimm has anchored his career in a deep commitment to academic excellence and institutional integrity. Dr. Trimm鈥檚 legacy is quietly written in the lives of the countless individuals he has mentored, having devoted 25 years to shaping the next generation of pediatricians as the 欲漫涩 Pediatric Residency Program Director. His dedication to championing the underserved is seen in structural pathways, as well, where he pioneered a pre-medical curriculum to provide foundational support to aspiring students. 

On a national stage, he has held prominent leadership positions with the Society for Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics, the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Board of Pediatrics, and the ACGME, alongside serving as President of the Association of Pediatric Program Directors. His commitment to compassionate education has earned him the ACGME Parker J. Palmer 鈥淐ourage to Teach鈥� Award and induction into both the Alpha Omega Alpha and Gold Humanism medical honor societies. Dr. Trimm resides in Mobile, Alabama, alongside his spouse, Robert Koch, and remains deeply grateful for the profound privilege to serve the public, his students, and the medical community.

The Distinguished Service Award recognizes an alum or faculty/staff member who has made a significant contribution to improving the quality and reach of the Whiddon College of Medicine, as well as service that substantially benefits or enhances the reputation of the College.

The de Juan, Chambers, Oppenheimer Healthcare Award

Benjamin P. Schrubbe, MD, 鈥�88

Dr. Ben Schrubbe was born and raised in Birmingham, Alabama, before embarking on his academic journey at The University of the South in Sewanee, Tennessee. After earning his medical degree from the 欲漫涩 Whiddon College of Medicine in 1988, Dr. Schrubbe answered the call to service by entering the United States Navy, where he completed his residency in family medicine. His distinguished military career included service as the undersea medical officer for Submarine Squadron 20 in Kings Bay, Georgia, and providing dedicated medical care to Marines and their families stationed in Okinawa, Japan.

Upon returning to civilian life, Dr. Schrubbe and his family chose to plant deep roots in Baldwin County, where he provided compassionate care to local families in private practice, transitioning his group to the Mapp Family Campus in 2022.

Guided by a commitment to comprehensive, patient-centered care, Dr. Schrubbe completed a fellowship in integrative medicine at the University of Arizona in 2010. Today, he channels this passion into the 欲漫涩 Integrative Health and Wellness Program, while continuing to give back to his alma mater by mentoring and inspiring third-year medical students from the 欲漫涩 Whiddon College of Medicine.

The de Juan, Chambers, Oppenheimer Healthcare Award recognizes a Whiddon College of Medicine adjunct faculty or healthcare leader in our region who has shown a deep commitment to the health of our community and has made a significant contribution to the medical field or the education of our healthcare professionals.