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Kennedy and Kane recognized for Exceptional Moments in Teaching

Vincent Kennedy, DO, faculty member, and Jennifer Kane, MD, resident, were recognized through the “Exceptional Moments in Teaching” program for the month of July.

Dr. Kennedy is an assistant professor of psychiatry and behavioral health.

“Dr. Kennedy is amazing. He gave me a lot of autonomy to see patients independently and report back to him. He was very transparent about his expectations and gave thorough constructive feedback,” one student said. “He always had teaching points for students and I have extensively used what I have learned from him during my interactions with patients, other specialties, and my exams.”

Dr. Kennedy trained at the Palm Beach Consortium for Graduate Medical Education and UC Davis. He currently teaches psychiatry residents and medical students at the Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute in Harrisburg. He also provides lectures on ethics and medicolegal issues within psychiatry and has presented at regional and national conferences. Dr. Kenney’s professional interests include serious mental illness, forensic psychiatry, and addictions. He enjoys gardening, hiking, and playing board games with his wife and children.

The resident awardee, Dr. Kane, is a third-year urology resident in the Department of Urology.

“Dr. Kane was one of the best residents that I got to work with. She is extremely open to questions even on a very busy service. She encouraged me to acquire history and physical on the patient during consult visit as well as let me present to the senior resident and attending,” said a student. “It was a very rewarding learning experience. Her interaction with everyone around her was very inspiring. She was a great mentor and I hope that I get to work with her again in the future.”

Originally from Florida, Dr. Kane completed her medical school education at Penn State College of Medicine, where she was first drawn to urology. Early exposure through shadowing, departmental involvement, and research quickly deepened her interest in the field. From pediatrics to adult, oncologic to benign disease, and medical to surgical treatment pathways, urology offered a uniquely comprehensive and fulfilling career path that aligned with her professional interests and goals.

As a urology resident, Dr. Kane values the opportunity to give back to the institution that shaped her early medical training. She enjoys working closely with medical students and has developed a growing interest in mentorship and medical education. Outside the hospital, she enjoys playing golf and attending live concerts.

Penn State College of Medicine’s Office for a Respectful Learning Environment recognizes exceptional faculty, residents and fellows with the monthly “Exceptional Moments in Teaching” program. One faculty member and one resident/fellow are highlighted each month for their contributions. College of Medicine students are invited to submit narratives about faculty members, residents, nurses or any other educators who challenge them and provide an exceptional learning experience using the online nomination form.

The Office for a Respectful Learning Environment fosters an educational community at Penn State College of Medicine in which all learners and educators feel supported, challenged, valued and respected. It serves all learners at the College of Medicine: medical students, graduate students, physician assistant students, residents and fellows.

See previous faculty and resident/fellow honorees here.

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