Jaclyn Nunziato, associate professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine in Roanoke, received the Arnold P. Gold Foundation Humanism in Medicine Award, a student-nominated honor that recognizes a faculty physician who exemplifies qualities of a caring and compassionate mentor in the teaching and advising of medical students.
“I feel privileged and honored to be recognized when I know there are so many providers and educators that are working tirelessly to show examples of humanism in medicine,” Dr. Nunziato said. “Students inspire me every day to learn and grow. Medical school is an intense environment. I don’t think we build confidence enough in each other. I don’t think we give gratitude enough or take time to realize how special our experiences are. I try to model that.”
Dr. Nunziato earned her undergraduate degree at Villanova University in Pennsylvania. She has a master’s degree in science with a concentration in women’s studies. Dr. Nunziatoa earned her medical degree at Loyola University of Chicago and completed her residency at Stony Brook University in New York.