Zhu wins John P. McGovern Award


By Roman Petrowski, Office of Communications
June 5, 2024

Michael Zhu, MD, is the recipient of the 2024 John P. McGovern Award..

Michael Zhu, MD, is the recipient of the 2024 John P. McGovern Award. (Photo by Dwight Andrews/Office of Communications)

Michael L. Zhu, MD, assistant professor in the Department of Internal Medicine, is the 2024 recipient of the John P. McGovern Award as the exceptional clinical teacher.

The John P. McGovern Award is given annually to the outstanding clinical faculty member as chosen by the senior class. The award is made possible by an endowment from the McGovern Foundation.

“I was surprised and delighted (to win the award),” Zhu said. “It’s very meaningful as I’m passionate about teaching. Many of the past award recipients are physicians I’ve admired since my medical student days, so I am deeply humbled and grateful to be in their company.”

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