July 23, 2004

In General

Patricia K. Donahoe, MD, director of the Pediatric Surgical Research Laboratories and former chief of MGH Pediatric Surgical Services, recently was the recipient of the honorary degree of Doctor of Science from Northwestern University. Honorary degrees are awarded by Northwestern each June to a small number of persons who are judged to have made exceptional contributions to fields valued to the university. Donahoe also received the Fred Conrad Koch Award, the highest award presented by The Endocrine Society. The award recognizes exceptional contributions to endocrinology.

Theresa McLoud, MD, associate radiologist-in-chief and director of Education for MGH Radiology, was named one of three 2004 Gold Medalists by the American Roentgen Ray Society (ARRS). The Gold Medals are the society's highest honor, awarded for distinguished service in the field of radiology. McLoud currently serves on the board of the Radiological Society of North America.