
2022 Kansas City Medical Society Annual Meeting
Thanks for all who joined us on Oct. 25 to extinguish burnout and reignite our passion for medicine while caring for our vibrant Kansas City communities. We had a wonderful time at Amigoni Urban Winery and enjoyed celebrating our award winners together.
We can’t wait to see what 2023 has in store!


Lifetime Achievement Award:
Recognizes a physician for leadership, lifelong commitment to health and dedication to the health of the Greater Kansas City.
Larry Hollenbeck, MD

Friend of Medicine Award:
Recognizes a non-physician for outstanding service to medicine.
David Rush, PharmD

Community Service Award:
Recognizes a physician, practice or facility that has made a significant contribution to the community.
Blair Thedinger, MD

Rising Star Award:
Recognizes a physician who has made significant contributions to medicine in the Kansas City Metro Area early in their career.
Kelsey Able, DO

Patient and Community Advocate Award:
Recognizes a physician who has made significant contributions towards improving access to care or quality of care.
Molly Uhlenhake, DO

Exemplary Leadership Award:
Recognizes a physician for outstanding leadership and service.