Results of a survey released this month by the Pew Research Center suggest that, despite a slight increase in trust, scientists continue to face challenges regaining public engagement after the COVID-19 pandemic.
Given these findings, physician-researchers across the U.S. have new opportunities to lead studies and share results to inform community health and wellness.
Physician leaders and learners at Sutter Health are among that “science-focused” cadre. Several were recognized for their contributions to the field of medicine and science at recent meetings including the American College of Physicians Northern California scientific sessions held last month, where topics from “Foundations to the Future of Medicine” were discussed.
Dr. Lindsay Mazotti
Dr. Lindsay Mazotti, Chief Medical Officer, Medical Education and Science, receives Laureate Award
Dr. Mazotti leads Sutter’s efforts to grow the organization’s Graduate Medical Education programs into one of the nation’s largest and best. She is a hospital medicine physician and medical education leader. Dr. Mazotti has a proven track record shaping the vision, design and implementation of transformative undergraduate and graduate medical education programs that position students, residents and fellows to excel, thrive and lead as tomorrow’s leading physicians skilled to deliver high-quality care in communities big and small.
Dr. Jaime Tan
Dr. Jaime Tan wins “Resident of the Year” Award
Dr. Tan is a third-year resident and chief resident for ambulatory medicine in Sutter Roseville Medical Center’s internal medicine residency program. Program faculty nominated Dr. Tan for the award in recognition of his instrumental work helping lead quality improvement projects and innovations for his residency program. Program director Dr. Van Geslani, a hospitalist at Sutter Roseville says, “Dr. Tan consistently exudes empathy and compassion in patient care, and he’s always quick to provide assistance to physician colleagues and peers.” Dr. Tan launched an ambulatory conference series at the hospital’s internal medicine resident clinic. He studies and acts on research findings that improve quality, consistency and efficiency in medical clinic workflows.
Dr. Sharma Kriti
Dr. Kriti Sharma named “Outstanding Woman in Medicine”
Dr. Sharma is a hospitalist with Gould Medical Group and the associate program director for Sutter Memorial Medical Center’s internal medicine residency program that begins July 2025. Program director Dr. James Kruer, an internal medicine doctor with Gould Medical Group says, “Dr. Sharma is a consummate professional who strives to provide exceptional and excellent care to her patients every day. When she takes on a leadership role, she owns it to the fullest. Dr. Sharma demonstrates a passion for excellence and determination to find solutions in graceful and effective ways.” At Sutter, Dr. Sharma is a physician champion for medication safety committees.
Dr. Dineen Greer
Dr. Dineen Greer receives Lifetime Achievement Award
Dr. Dineen Greer, Sutter’s vice president of GME and the organization’s Designated Institutional Official received the California Academy of Family Physicians Sacramento Valley Lifetime Achievement Award for Academic Excellence.
For more than 25 years, Dr. Greer has cared for patients as a family medicine physician specializing in HIV medicine. She has helped guide and mentor Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento and Sutter Davis Hospital family medicine resident physicians since 2003, serving first as a core faculty member and then as program director. During her tenure as program director, Dr. Greer applied for and oversaw a $750,000 Health Resources and Services Administration grant, which resulted in significant expansion of the program and the establishment of a rural training track at Sutter Amador Hospital in Jackson, Calif.
Colleague Dr. Mazotti says, “Dr. Greer is an incredible and passionate leader, physician and peer—she’s a shining inspiration to us at Sutter.”
