Congratulations to incoming intern, Dr. Lauren Simonian, on receiving the 2026 H.H. Sankey Award. Dr. Simonian will begin her residency this July.
Harold Henderson Sankey, M.D., for whom the Sankey Award is named, was one of the earliest Orthopedic Surgeons to practice in Pittsburgh. In response to the growing poliomyelitis epidemic of the early 20th century, each county in Pennsylvania had its own Children’s Clinic. Dr. Sankey ran a clinic northeast of the city, and referred many patients to Pittsburgh's Children's Hospital. Dr. Sankey enjoyed working with the residents at Pitt and was passionate about education, and his students welcomed his lessons and insights. The H.H. Sankey Award has continued for over 50 years as a testament to his interest in and commitment to orthopedic education.
