UTMB celebrated Advanced Practice Provider Week from Sept. 23 to 27. One of the week's highlights was the annual APP Awards of Excellence dinner.

Please join us in congratulating the outstanding APPs who were selected this year, in recognition of their commitment to their patients, their professions, and the advancement of health care. We are proud to share an excerpt from each of their nominations.

Excellence in Education and Mentorship of Advanced Practice Providers (Clinician)
Beverly Pennington, DNP, APRN, FNP-C
Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Geriatrics
"Students and clinical faculty speak very highly of her excellent teaching skills, diverse clinical experience, positive attitude, kindness, compassion, sense of humor, and eagerness to train the next generation of nurse practitioners. The lessons I take away from Beverly have contributed to a strong foundation that will continue to serve me as I progress in school and into the nurse practitioner profession.