The Stead Silver Ford Honorary Lecture & Award
Each year we honor a healthcare professional who embodies selfless commitment to medical education, infectious enthusiasm for improving patients' lives, and a tireless — yet humble — pursuit of excellence in dermatology.
The award perpetuates the legacy of Eugene Stead (founder of the PA profession) and Drs. Henry Silver & Loretta Ford (co-founders of the NP profession). Recipients are recognized with a $2,000 donation made in their honor to a charitable organization.
Past recipients
2022John Koo, MDInaugural · Nov 4, 2022
2023Ted Rosen, MD2nd Annual · Nov 8, 2023
2024Margaret Bobonich, FNP-C3rd Annual · Nov 9, 2024
2025Douglas DiRuggiero, DMSc, PA-C4th Annual · Nov 14, 2025