Celebrating the Class of 2025
On Wednesday, June 18, 2025, UW Department of Dermatology faculty, staff, and graduates gathered with their families at Palisade in Seattle for a joyful celebration of the incredible Class of 2025!
The evening was filled with laughter, heartfelt toasts, and pride as we honored the hard work, dedication, and bright futures of these truly remarkable graduates.
This year, we proudly recognized five outstanding trainees who have truly left their mark on our department with their unwavering commitment to exceptional patient care, pursuit of groundbreaking research, and selfless dedication to mentoring fellow trainees.
To the Class of 2025: Congratulations! We are incredibly proud of all you've accomplished and can't wait to see the amazing contributions you'll make in the field of dermatology. We wish you all the very best as you embark on this exciting next chapter!
2025 Graduates
Lindsay Gunnell, MD
Co-Chief Resident
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Charlotte Read, MBBS, PhD
Co-Chief Resident
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Linda Oyesiku, MD, MPH
Yvette Ssempijja-Krapfl, MD, MHS
Crane Wu, MD
Dermatopathology Fellow
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2025 Teaching Awards
Olerud Distinguished Teaching Award
2025 Recipient: Lisa Maier, MD
Residents vote each year to select the faculty member that best exemplifies a teacher in the most ideal sense.
Fleckman Mentorship Award
2025 Recipient: Olivia Ware, MD
Recognizing the time, sacrifice and dedication faculty mentors devote to fostering the career development and academic success of learners in the areas of research, education, service, and clinical practice.
Volunteer Teaching Award
2025 Recipient: Eleanor Knopp, MD, Kaiser Permanente
Residents vote each year to select a volunteer faculty member who encourages resident learning and actively fosters resident education.
