SGMC Health’s Graduate Medical Education (GME) program recently held its annual Residency Awards ceremony, recognizing residents and faculty for excellence in clinical training, academic achievement, leadership, and patient care.
Each year, these awards highlight individuals who have demonstrated exceptional growth and performance within SGMC Health’s residency programs. The 2026 honorees reflect the organization’s commitment to developing highly skilled, compassionate physicians to serve South Georgia and beyond.
This year’s award recipients include:
Faculty of the Year Awards
- Internal Medicine Residency – Vivek Yadav, MD
- Family Medicine Residency – Madison Hill, DO
- Transitional Year Residency – Richard Bias, MD
Internal Medicine Awards
- Intern of the Year Award – Issac Brian, MD
- Outstanding Ambulatory Intern Award – Julio Morciego, MD
- Outstanding Inpatient Intern Award – Mafaz Mansoor, MD
- Intern Rising Star Award – Genesis Munoz, MD
- Resident Growth and Achievement Award – Asma Yasin, MD
- Junior Resident of the Year Award – Moriamo Fashugba, MD
- Scholarly and Scientific Achievement Award – Patrick Joseph, MD
- Senior Resident of the Year Award – Mariya Tom, MD
- Scholarly Excellence Award – Hala Sharma, MD
- Excellence in Residency Award – Justin Owens, DO
Family Medicine Awards
- Intern of the Year Award – Akshay Patel, DO
- Continuity Clinic Champion Award – Omid Hassanpour, MD
- Got Your Back Award – Alexander Gardner, MD
- New Roots Award – Varoon Kakaiya, DO
Transitional Year Awards
- Transitional Year Excellence Award – Sarah Sabol, MD
- Collaborative Leadership Award – Jay Patel, DO
- Professional Excellence Award – Ardy Oraee, MD
- Resident Morale and Collegiality Award – Karamvir Randhawa, MD
“These awards recognize the dedication, professionalism, and talent of our residents and faculty,” said Rachel Dillard, Director of Medical Education at SGMC Health. “Their commitment to excellence continues to strengthen our programs and elevate the quality of care we provide throughout our region.”
SGMC Health’s GME program continues to expand as a leading center for medical education in South Georgia. With residency programs in Internal Medicine, Transitional Year, and Family Medicine, the program provides comprehensive training opportunities while supporting the development of a strong physician workforce. Through its partnership with Mercer University School of Medicine, SGMC Health is helping to improve access to high-quality care across the communities it serves.
For more information about SGMC Health’s medical education programs, visit sgmc.org.