Students Awards

Department of Surgery Kenneth G. Swan Award

Each year, the leadership in the Department of Surgery selects one graduating 4th year medical student who embodies the legacy of Dr. Kenneth G. Swan, a beloved member of the Department for over 40 years (1973-2014). Dr. Swan had a long and distinguished career as a surgeon, scientist, and most notably, an educator. While he held a national reputation as a trauma, thoracic and vascular surgeon, he is perhaps most remembered for his devotion to teaching and mentoring the future generations of physicians at New Jersey Medical School. In keeping with his memory, the selected student must have excelled in surgery and be someone who serves as a role model for their peers.

2024 - Karen Kong
2023 - Kathryn Bregna
2022 - Julien Hohenleitner
2021 – Max Munoz
2020- Anastasia Bogdanovski
2019 – Brad Chernock

To learn more information about Dr. Swan, please visit https://njms.rutgers.edu/departments/surgery/kenneth_swan.php