Lynn D. Wilson, MD, MPH Honored at Yale
For Immediate Release
Date: 06/13/08
Contact: Renee Gaudette, (203) 426-8533 or renee.gaudette@yale.edu
New Haven, CT - In two recent ceremonies at Yale School of Medicine, Dr. Lynn D. Wilson, Vice Chair and Professor of Therapeutic Radiology, was honored for his accomplishments in teaching and clinical leadership. Dr. Wilson joined the faculty of Yale School of Medicine in 1994 and is a member of Yale Cancer Center and the Yale Cancer Center Thoracic Oncology Program. In addition, he serves as the Clinical Director and Residency Training Program Director for the Department of Therapeutic Radiology.
Dr. Wilson is the 2008 recipient of the Francis Gilman Blake Award, an award designated by the senior class and presented to a member of the Yale School of Medicine faculty for exceptional teaching of the medical sciences. The award was established in 1952 by Nu Sigma Nu in memory of Sterling Professor of Medicine, Francis Gilman Blake, MD, ScD.
“Sharing his passion for patient care and innovative medicine, Dr. Wilson is an outstanding teacher and mentor to our students,” Peter Glazer, MD, PhD, Chairman of Therapeutic Radiology, said.
Yale Medical Group also honored Dr. Wilson with the first David J. Leffell Prize for Clinical Excellence. The annual award is bestowed on a faculty member who best exemplifies clinical expertise, a commitment to teaching, and the highest standards of care and compassion for patients. As Clinical Director of Therapeutic Radiology, Dr. Wilson is responsible for all of the patient activities in the Therapeutic Radiology Clinics, which are consistently ranked at the highest level of patient satisfaction within Yale Medical Group.
A graduate of Denison University, Dr. Wilson received a Masters of Public Health from Yale University School of Medicine and his Medical Degree from George Washington University School of Medicine. He completed his internship and residency training in Internal Medicine and Therapeutic Radiology at Yale-New Haven Hospital and served as Chief Resident in 1993.