Tom Knopp, D.O., Internal Medicine resident, has been selected as the resident of the month for June 2007.  Dr. Knopp was nominated by a number of individuals at UK who cited (amongst other things) the following:  “He is extremely knowledgeable and constantly tries to improve his own medical knowledge to be on top of the latest innovations in medical practice in order to provide the best patient care.”  “In addition, his warmth and caring personality make him an outstanding colleague.”  “His devotion to providing the best patient care shines through in all his efforts.”  He takes his role as a team leader very seriously by providing guidance and education to his interns and students.”  “He has a great bedside manner, and due to his charismatic personality every patient loved to talk with him.”  “He is an excellent team player, he always stands for you, trying to help you in every way possible.”  “He loves to teach, very smart, and he has a very broad medical knowledge.”  “He is very efficient, considerate of residents’ time and efforts.”  “He is respectful, hard working and honest.”  “The chiefs have a post-it note in the office that we wrote at the beginning of the year (July) and it’s still there – it says ‘Tom Knopp rocks!’

Congratulations, Dr. Knopp!