Members from the Division of General Internal Medicine and Population Science join Pilar Rincon (fourth from left) to celebrate her selection as a Summer 2025 DOM STAR Awardee for Staff Excellence. The Department of Medicine is pleased to recognize Pilar Rincon as a recipient of the 2025 Summer DOM STAR Award for Staff Excellence.
“Pilar is the epitome of what it means to be a dedicated and collaborative employee whose work and impact extend far beyond just her tasks,” said Isabel C. Scarinci, PhD, MPHD. “Her positive attitude and willingness to share her knowledge/skills have made a significant difference in the success of our work.”
Rincon is ironically well-known for supporting her colleagues and direct supervisors very quietly. Even when working on a massive randomized clinical trial, overseeing the meticulous documentation, collection, storage, and analysis of biosamples, Rincon simply worked quietly and steadily.
“In fact, I recently learned about some of her relevant contributions in helping someone on my team who took credit for the work she did years earlier, but Pilar never said a word about it,” Scarinci said.
“Pilar has dedicated countless hours to help community members, and always actively seeks opportunities to make a meaningful difference,” Scarinci recalled. “She would always look for ways to support them with their day-to-day needs, ranging from calling the power company on their behalf to taking money from her pocket to help them.
In addition to being a strong collaborator and community advocate, Pilar consistently produces work of the highest quality. Her attention to detail, reliability, and dedication to excellence are reflected in everything she does. Pilar takes pride in her work and consistently meets or exceeds expectations, ensuring that every task is completed with the utmost professionalism.
These examples illustrate Pilar's unwavering commitment to integrity, making her a deserving candidate for the DOM STAR Award for Staff Excellence.
Thank you, Pilar, for your unwavering commitment to your community and your continued efforts within the Division of General Internal Medicine and Population Science.
We celebrate you as a Summer 2025 DOM STAR Awardee for Staff Excellence.