Accolades & Honors
Hospital Medicine Division Awards
Every year the Division of Hospital Medicine recognizes stellar performers for their dedication to patient care, research, medical education, as well as collegiality and collaboration.
Researchers of the Year
This award recognizes a faculty member with demonstrated commitment to the research mission, including scholarship in quality improvement, medical education-based research, and clinical research.
Robert Nathanson, MD, FACP “Dr. Nathanson does a remarkable job in the area of scholarship! It is truly impressive! It is also exciting to see him take on resident scholarly activity in his new position as Associate Program Director for the residency. I know his leadership in this space will be wonderful!”
“Dr. Nathanson has led several medical education and ultrasound-related projects that also expose trainees to the basics of research.”
Naga Vura, MD, FACP “Dr. Vura knows his stats and does a lot of research!”
Educators of the Year
This award recognizes a star teacher, educator, and mentor for our medical students and residents.
Sean Garcia, MD, FHM “Dr. Garcia has long been a favorite among residents and students. I recently let residents know that Dr. Garcia would be covering, and a resident exclaimed “I love Dr. Garcia!”. He is always kind and always models what an outstanding physician does for his or her patients. Dr. Garcia dedicates time each year to modules in the pre-clinical curriculum. With his various roles, Dr. Garcia impacts learners throughout medical school, residency, as well as in our Hospital Medicine fellowship, and further serves as an educator to his colleagues through his presence as a role model for all. We all benefit from having Dr. Garcia as a colleague, and I’m thankful for the opportunity to work with him!”
Yogita Sharma-Segon, MD, FACP “Dr. Sharma-Segon has demonstrated exceptional commitment, innovation, and excellence in teaching medical students and residents.”
“Dr. Sharma Segon is an excellence teacher who ensures every team member, regardless of their training level, learns from experience.”
Clinician of the Year
This award recognizes a stellar clinician who exemplifies superlative patient care.
Holly Day, MD “Dr. Day does a lot of procedures with the procedure team and staffing the teams. She is very thorough with her communication with the APPs, is a caring and compassionate person.”
Rookie Physician of the Year
This award recognizes a rising star in the physician group who has been with the Division for less than 2 years.
Ariadna Perez-Sanchez, MD “Dr. Perez-Sanchez exemplifies all characteristics of traditional academic faculty.”
“Dr. Perez-Sanchez is passionate about patient care and is always available and eager to teach APPs overnight. She is dedicated, compassionate, and an amazing provider.”
Rookie Advanced Practice Provider (APP) of the Year
This award recognizes a rising star in the APP group who has been with the Division for less than 2 years.
Raymond Taylor, DNP, AGACNP-BC “APP Taylor is professional, hard-working, and does his best for every patient. He is thoughtful in his approach to patient care, and respectful and kind to others in the work environment. I’m thankful to have him as a member of our group!
“APP Taylor is an excellence clinician when caring for patients.”
“Excellence communicator with patients!”
“APP Taylor is passionate about patient care and greatly involved with mentoring learners.”
Physician of the Year
This award recognizes a physician who exemplifies teamwork and collaboration on direct care teams.
Andrew Gonzalez, MD, MPH “Dr. Gonzalez is very nice to work with. He is very approachable, flexible, and knowledgeable. I look forward to working with him because I know that we will have a good week!”
Advanced Practice Provider (APP) of the Year
This award recognizes an APP who goes above and beyond to enhance teamwork and patient care on direct care teams.
Mary Kim, PA-C “Unwavering excellence patient care and ever-impressive work ethic!”
“There is no one like PA Kim. Her work ethic in clinical care surpasses that of anyone else I know. She has worked tirelessly to care for our patients in Hospital Medicine. She repeatedly steps in to cover for colleagues when someone is sick or to fill a gap when we have an excess of patients on teams. She regularly takes on a heavy load of patients and is a model of professionalism. I have never met someone quite like Mary Kim. She earned my undying respect years ago, and I am very thankful to have had her as a colleague all these years.”
“PA Kim is incredibly dedicated to the well being of her patients and has the highest degree of integrity when it comes to her work ethic and professional standards. She is an example to all of us.”
“No one is as dedicated as PA Kim to her patients. Amazing personality, a great human being. She deserves it the most. This will be a testament to her hard work and her loyalty towards her patients.”
Triple Threat Award
This award recognizes a faculty member with excellence in all 3 core mission areas of medical education, patient care, and research.
Ankur Segon, MD, MPH, MEd, FACP, SFHM “Dr. Segon deserves this award. Over the last several years, he has done an excellence job in all three fields. But this year especially, he published several research articles. He promoted medical education across several layers of learners, and provided excellence patient care which was reflected in his Quality Improvement performances.”
“Dr. Segon is definitely contributing to all 3 critical missions!”
“Dr. Segon does it all! I don’t know where he finds the time!”
Joshua Hanson, MD, MPH “Dr. Hanson stands out with all that he does for the medical students and residents to enhance our educational programs. He is an outstanding clinician, always calm and professional with patients and colleagues. He also contributes to research- he’s the total package!”
Division Excellence Award
This award celebrates an APP or physician colleague who exemplifies collaboration, teamwork, and collegiality within the division.
Saket Kottewar, MD, MPH, MHA, FACP “Dr. Kottewar is a true servant leader who exemplifies humility and collegiality.”
Kevin Schindler, MD “Dr. Schindler is an exemplar for our division. He consistently serves as a role model in every way. I admire his love of medicine, dedication to patients, and attitude of kindness and service.”
2025
Recognized as an Academy of Educational Scholars Star Educator, bestowed by the Department of Medical Education in recognition of her stellar contributions to teaching, mentoring, and collaborative curriculum development.
Listed amongst San Antonio Magazine’s “Top Doctors of 2025” after being nominated by patients and colleagues for his dedication to the practice of medicine and superb patient care.
Listed amongst San Antonio Magazine’s “Top Doctors of 2025” after being nominated by patients and colleagues for his dedication to the practice of medicine and superb patient care.
Listed amongst San Antonio Magazine’s “Top Doctors of 2025” after being nominated by patients and colleagues for his dedication to the practice of medicine and superb patient care.
Received the Senior Fellow of Hospital Medicine designation by the Society of Hospital Medicine in recognition of his dedication to promoting excellence, innovation, and improving the quality of patient care.
Elena Jimenez-Gutierrez, MD, MSc, FACP
Inducted into the Gold Humanism Society by fourth-year medical students.
Amith Skandhan, MD, SFHM, FACP
Recipient of the AMWA “Exceptional Mentor Award”.
2024
Received the Bexar County “Extraordinary Women in Medicine” award.
Received the Bexar County “Extraordinary Women in Medicine” award.
Received the “Outstanding Faculty in Medicine Clerkship” award.
Received the “Outstanding Faculty in Medicine Clerkship” award.
Received the “Outstanding Faculty in Sub-Internship” award.
Recognized as an Academy of Educational Scholars Star Educator, bestowed by the Department of Medical Education in recognition of his stellar contributions to teaching, mentoring, and collaborative curriculum development.
Recognized as an Academy of Educational Scholars Star Educator, bestowed by the Department of Medical Education in recognition of his stellar contributions to teaching, mentoring, and collaborative curriculum development.
Accepted as a Faculty Fellow to the Academy of Educational Scholars (AES).
Received the University of Texas’ “Presidential Award for Emerging Teaching Excellence”.
Inducted into the Gold Humanism Society by fourth-year medical students.
Received the University of Texas’ “Presidential Award for Sustained Teaching Excellence”.
Received the University of Texas’ “Presidential Award for Sustained Teaching Excellence.”
Accepted as a Fellow to the American College of Physicians.
