YCC Award for Excellence in Clinical Care Presented to Dr. Andrea Silber and Dr. Veronica Chiang

January 10, 2019

Andrea Silber, MD

The Yale Cancer Center Annual Conclave was held on January 7^th. The Yale Cancer Center Awards for Excellence in Clinical Care were presented by Dr. Harriet Kluger to two outstanding physicians at Smilow Cancer Hospital. Dr. Andrea Silber was recognized for her longstanding outreach work and efforts in community engagement, and for her mentorship. Dr. Silber accepted the award as a "tribute to all of the patients I've taken care of over the years." Dr. Veronica Chiang received the award in recognition of her exceptional patient care and her trailblazing efforts to create the first ever tumor board in the United States to review cases and develop treatment plans for patients with metastases to the brain.

Submitted by Emily Montemerlo on January 11, 2019

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Veronica Chiang, MD, FAANS
Professor of Neurosurgery; Assistant Dean for Admissions, Medical Education; Associate Vice Chair of Academic Affairs; Director, Stereotactic Radiosurgery; Director, Gamma Knife Center, YNHH; Director, Stereotactic Radiosurgery Fellowship
Andrea Silber, MD
Professor of Medicine (Medical Oncology)