This scholarship was established to recognize outstanding Chief Medical Residents and to provide them with an opportunity to assist in teaching popular clinical skills workshops under the guidance and mentorship of expert faculty in the Clinical Skills Center, part of ACP's Internal Medicine Meeting. The scholarship covers the cost of meeting registration, travel expenses, and accommodations to attend the ACP Internal Medicine Meeting 2025 which will be held April 3 - 5 in New Orleans, LA.
The Clinical Skills Center provides hands-on, small-group learning opportunities in the areas of communication, physical examination, and hospital and office-based procedural skills.
The 2026 Herbert S. Waxman Chief Resident Teaching Scholarship application will open in August 2025.
ACP is proud to acknowledge 2025's chief resident awardees:
2025 Herbert S. Waxman Chief Resident Teaching Scholars
Kathryn Flynn, DO
Kathryn Flynn, DO is a Lieutenant in the United States Navy and a Chief of Residents at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) in Bethesda, MD. Dr. Flynn graduated summa cum laude from Wilkes University with a B.S. in Biology while playing on the Wilkes Women’s Soccer Team. She attended medical school at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) and entered residency training in Internal Medicine at WRNMMC in 2021. During residency, Dr. Flynn was the recipient of the Profiles in Excellence Award from Maryland ACP (2023), Navy Resident of the Year from Tri-Service ACP (2023), and Resident of the Year from Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons (2024). She ran a national research symposium for two years as a resident and developed an instructional EMR curriculum for incoming interns as a chief. Currently serving as the Vice President of a national organization for military physicians and as a longitudinal preceptor for medical students at the Uniformed Services University, Dr. Flynn embodies commitment to mentorship and medical education.
Dr. Flynn is board certified in Internal Medicine and will begin fellowship training in Endocrinology at WRNMMC in July 2025.. When not at work, she enjoys traveling to the National Parks, going to Costco, and hosting dinner parties with her husband.
Loukas Kakoullis, MD, PhD, MPH
Loukas Kakoullis, MD, PhD, MPH is an Internal Medicine Chief Resident at Mount Auburn Hospital in Cambridge, MA. He graduated summa cum laude from the University of Patras in Greece, where he also earned his PhD, and later completed an MPH at the Cyprus University of Technology. He joined Mount Auburn Hospital in 2021, and has since served as a Clinical Fellow of the Harvard Medical School.
His dedication to patient care and education has been recognized with the "Excellence with Compassion" award in 2022 and the "Resident Teacher" award in 2024. Loukas is also an active researcher, with over 30 peer-reviewed publications. As Chief Resident, he has developed an antimicrobial stewardship curriculum aimed at optimizing antibiotic use at Mount Auburn Hospital.
After completing his Chief Resident year, he will join the Massachusetts General Brigham Infectious Diseases Fellowship program to train as an Infectious Disease physician and Epidemiologist. Outside of medicine, Loukas enjoys spending time with family and friends, often taking charge of the grill during gatherings.
Ian Motie, MD
Ian Motie, MD is a Chief Resident and Academic Hospitalist at the Florida State University Internal Medicine Residency at Sarasota Memorial Hospital. Dr. Motie graduated from Florida State University with a B.S. in Biological Sciences. Upon earning his medical degree from Florida State University College of Medicine in 2021, he entered residency training in Internal Medicine at Sarasota Memorial Hospital. During his residency, Dr. Motie was the recipient of awards for Intern of the Year, Humanism in Medicine, and was also recognized by the ACP Florida Chapter as the Outstanding Resident of the Year. As an intern resident, Dr. Motie joined the ACP Council of Resident/Fellow Members, now serving as the Chair. Dr. Motie is board-certified in Internal Medicine and will begin fellowship training in Infectious Disease at the University of Chicago in July 2025. When not at work Dr. Motie enjoys spending time with his wife and cat, playing the guitar, and experiencing live music.
RemyGrace Sass, MD
RemyGrace Sass, MD is a Chief Resident and Academic Hospitalist at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) in Omaha, NE. Dr. Sass graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a B.S. in Biology and minors in Chemistry, Business, and Spanish. She received her medical degree from UNMC and completed her Internal Medicine residency at UNMC. During her medical training, Dr. Sass was the recipient of the UNMC Internal Medicine Senior Resident Award for excellence in patient care, education, and academics, and received the Nebraska ACP Resident of the Year award. Dr. Sass is board-certified in Internal Medicine and will be pursuing a career in both Hospitalist Medicine and Ambulatory Medicine at UNMC in July 2025. When not at work, Dr. Sass enjoys training and competing in dressage with her horse, Mia. She also enjoys traveling and spending time with friends and family.
Jeanette Schnierle, MD, MPH
Jeanette Schnierle, MD, MPH is a Chief Resident at The Ohio State University Medical Center (OSU) in Columbus, Ohio. Although she has lived in the Midwest most of her life, Dr. Schnierle was born in Mexico and has a strong connection to her roots; her background motivated her deep interest in working with Spanish-speaking, underserved, and historically marginalized communities. She graduated from Harvard College in 2013 with a B.A. in Neurobiology and a minor in Ethnic Studies and then worked at the University of Michigan researching the influences of childhood stress on obesity. She completed a Master of Public Health degree in 2019 at The Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health with a focus on racial and ethnic disparities, and graduated from The Ohio State University College of Medicine in 2020.
Dr. Schnierle completed her residency training in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at The Ohio State University and Nationwide Children’s Hospital. During residency, she was a participant of the Harvard Macy Institute’s Program for Postgraduate Trainees: Future Academic Clinician Educators and was the recipient of the Dr. Jon McNaugher Stang Award for Inspiring Internal Medicine Resident Teacher (2024), Excellence in Teaching Award (2023), Dr. Quinn Capers Award for Promoting Diversity and Inclusion (2023), and the Outstanding House Staff Teaching Award (2022). As chief resident, she has been actively involved in developing a longitudinal health equity curriculum and running the Peer Coaching program for the IM residency program.
Dr. Schnierle is board-certified in both Internal Medicine and Pediatrics and will pursue a career in academic combined Med/Peds primary care. When not at work, she loves traveling, trying new restaurants, and spending time with her fiancé and energetic pup, Diego!
Venkat Tondapu, MD, MA
Venkat Tondapu, MD, MA, currently serves as a Chief Resident and Academic Hospitalist at Cleveland Clinic Akron General in Akron, OH. He graduated with honors from Youngstown State University, where he earned a BS in Biology, before attending Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED) for his medical training. While at NEOMED, driven by his passion for the humanities and ethics, Dr. Tondapu obtained both his medical degree and a Master of Arts in Clinical Ethics and Humanities. After graduating, he began his residency at Cleveland Clinic Akron General in 2021.
During his residency, Dr. Tondapu received the Internal Medicine Resident Teacher of the Year (2024) and Akron General Resident of the Year (2024) awards. He was also an enthusiastic participant in the ACP Doctor’s Dilemma competition, leading his team to a first-place finish at ACP Ohio and competing nationally at the ACP conference in Boston, MA.
Dr. Tondapu is board-certified in Internal Medicine and will begin his fellowship in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation in July 2025. Outside of work, he enjoys watching Indian films, playing basketball, socializing with friends, and exploring the latest technology.