Herbert L. and Margaret W. DuPont Master Clinical Teaching Award: Dia Waguespack, MD


By Roman Petrowski, Office of Communications
June 3, 2024

Dia Waguespack, MD, winner of the 2024 Herbert L. and Margaret W. DuPont Master Clinical Teaching Award poses with the DuPonts after receiving the award.

Dia Waguespack, MD, winner of the 2024 Herbert L. and Margaret W. DuPont Master Clinical Teaching Award poses with the DuPonts after receiving the award. (Photo by Dwight Andrews/Office of Communications)

Dia Waguespack, MD, associate professor in the Department of Internal Medicine, is the winner of the 2024 Herbert L. and Margaret W. DuPont Master Clinical Teaching Award.

Established in 2001 and made possible by a gift from the DuPonts, the award recognizes and preserves the essence and quality of the master clinical teacher, reflecting McGovern Medical School’s top priority of quality clinical education.

“I love what I do. Caring for patients, educating, and most importantly, learning from them is an honor and a privilege,” Waguespack said. “It is also a great privilege to teach the next generation of physicians. Winning this award and joining the ranks of the past recipients is a true honor and accomplishment.”

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