Department Blog

Posted 3/11/2026 by Amanda Habib

Dr. Browne Honored as Inaugural Recipient of UMSOM’s Luminary Award

On February 20, the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) recognized outgoing Department Chair Professor Brian Browne, MD, as a recipient of the School’s inaugural Luminary Award.

The Luminary Award is one of the highest honors given to UMSOM faculty members—recognizing faculty whose esteemed careers, transformational leadership, impact, and unwavering service have illuminated the path for others.

The award honors faculty who have made profound contributions to UMSOM while also displaying an inimitable personal ethic through humility, integrity, and mentorship.

Last year, Dr. Browne retired as Chair of the Department of Emergency Medicine after more than four decades of service to UMSOM. Throughout his tenure, Dr. Browne served as a gifted physician, visionary leader, and tenacious entrepreneur who dedicated his career to building the Department of Emergency Medicine—and ensuring its success.

Congratulations, Dr. Browne!