Hilarie C. Tomasiewicz, MD, PhD, chief resident in neurological surgery, was honored with a 2018 Distinguished Housestaff Award by the NewYork Weill Cornell Medical Center Alumni Council Board. The award is presented annually to one member of each department for all-around excellence.
Dr. Tomasiewicz was previously awarded the Christopher Gaposchkin Research Prize in Neurological Surgery for her presentation at the 2017 Resident Research Day. She has also been recognized by the Shining Star program at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, an award for exceptional patient care. Dr. Tomasiewicz was cited by a patient who told her that "You are the most precious doctor; sent to me especially from God. He used your hand, heart and skills to save me."
