Honoring Dr. Laura Nist
Dr. Laura Nist has served in many roles during her career dedicated to Loma Linda University Health. She has served as Neurology Associate Chair for Education, Neurology Residency Program Director, Clinical Neurophysiology Fellowship Program Director, medical student clerkship director, Chair of Neurology Academic Committee, Loma Linda University School of Medicine mentorship program, Director of the Electrodiagnostic Laboratory, and Director of ALS Clinic.
In addition, she has played pivotal roles in the career development of numerous neurology residents and fellows as well as medical students. However, considering all these accomplishments, she is most admired for her generosity, clinical and neurophysiology prowess, and being a strong advocate for women in medicine and the LGBTQ community. She is the mother of three children, Sofia, Conner and Calem and is married to Phil Nist, PhD, a Philosophy Lecturer at Cal State San Bernardino.
The Neurology Excellence in Education Fund will provide an annual award entitled “The Laura D. H. Nist Educator & Humanitarian Award”. The award will celebrate the lasting impact that Dr. Laura Nist has had and is having on her patients, students, residents, fellows, and colleagues.
The annual recipients of this award will be selected by the Academic Committee and will be for individuals that embody these characteristics. The financial goal of the fund is $50,000.
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