Dr. Gary Vitale , Professor of Surgery, Division of General Surgery, has received the prestigious SAGES Foundation Jeffrey L. Ponsky Master Educator in Endoscopy Award.

The Ponsky Master Educator in Endoscopy Award was established by the Foundation in 2007 as a tribute to Dr. Jeffrey Ponsky for his outstanding contributions to endoscopy and surgical education and also as a demonstration of gratitude for his profound influence in so many careers. The Master Educator award recognizes Dr. Vitale as a distinguished SAGES leader who exemplifies Dr. Ponsky's visionary leadership spirit and his dedication to the development and teaching of surgical endoscopy..

This award will be presented at the upcoming SAGES Foundation Luncheon on Wednesday, April 2 during the SAGES 2014 Surgical Spring Week in Salt Lake City