Richard Smith, MD, was celebrated as the recipient of the 2026 Distinguished Mentor Award. 🎉 The award recognizes his longstanding commitment to mentorship and helping students, trainees, and colleagues find opportunities to explore, grow, and build fulfilling careers.
Congratulations, Dr. Smith!
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The man has fair skin, gray hair balding on top, and a prominent mustache. He is wearing a dark gray suit jacket, a white collared shirt, and a colorful, stained-glass-patterned tie. The woman has fair skin, blonde hair, and is wearing a black top, a pearl necklace, and a white pinstripe blazer with her hands clasped in front of her. Both are smiling and looking at the camera.
The award they hold is a clear rectangular block with the words "Iowa Carver College of Medicine" inscribed on it. The background features a large yellow banner with "IOWA" in bold black letters and wood paneling on either side.
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On the left, an older man with grey hair, a prominent mustache, and a slight grin is seen from a profile view, leaning in with his right arm extended. He wears a dark suit, a white shirt, and a colorful, patterned tie.
On the right, a younger, bald man wearing glasses is seen from a three-quarters back view. He also wears a dark suit with a light blue collared shirt and reaches out with both arms to clasp the older man's shoulders. Under his left hand, he holds papers and a phone.
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