Lish Takes Flight in ’08

Dr. Jim Lish, assistant professor in the physiological sciences department, has earned several honors this past year, beginning with the 2009 Pfizer Distinguished Teacher Award

For eight years, Lish has shared his love of veterinary medicine. He teaches first-year veterinary students anatomy and the elective avian biology course to second- and third-year students.

The Pfizer award recognizes Lish’s dedication to advancing veterinary medical education and to preparing the next generation of veterinarians. This is the second time he has received the Pfizer award.

Lish, who holds a nine-month teaching appointment at the veterinary center, also received the promotion to associate professor with tenure.

The class of 2012, casting a ballot vote for their top three teachers, selected Lish as the 2009 Outstanding Instructor in the firstyear curriculum. Lish has won the award seven of the eight years he’s been teaching at OSU.

Emma Ryan, class of 2012, credits Lish’s teaching success to the support and confidence he gives students. “On top of that, he puts in considerable time outside of class holding review sessions or going one-on-one with students until it is clear they understand a topic. That level of patience is really impressive,” she says.

Ryan’s classmate Kimberly Jungermann agrees. “Dr. Lish took the time, even before the semester began, to learn everyone’s name, and throughout this semester, he has taken the time to get to know each one of us. It really shows that he cares about us,” she says.

“I’m proud to know him and to have had the opportunity to learn from him.”

DERINDA LOWE