January 2026

Since 2001, JRGOS has been proud to present the Alvin H. Crawford, MD Mentorship Award. The award is presented to those who embody the characteristics of

Dr. Alvin H. Crawford, a distinguished orthopaedic surgeon, seasoned clinician, dedicated teacher and devoted scientist.

Melvyn A. Harrington, Jr., MD is the recipient of the JRGOS Alvin H. Crawford, MD Mentorship Award marking its 25th Anniversary. Dr. Harrington is a past President of JRGOS, a current JRGOS Board Member, and Co-Chair of the JRGOS Resident Support & Success Committee.

Pictured Above: Eric Carson, MD (2018)

Pictured Above: Toni McLaurin, MD (2014), Ishaq Ibrahim, MD (2024), Letitia Bradford, MD (2022)

Pictured Above: Shawn Price, MD, Atiba Jackson, MD, Erica Taylor, MD (2025), Alvin H. Crawford, MD, Anthony Fenison, MD (2011), Eleby Washington, MD (2008), and Randall Morgan, MD (2023)

2026 – Melvyn A. Harrington, Jr., MD

2025 – Erica Taylor, MD, MBA

2024 – Ishaq Ibrahim, MD

2023 – Randall Morgan, MD

2022 – Letitia Bradford, MD

2020 – Augustus White, III, MD, PhD

2019 – Valerae O. Lewis, MD

2018 – Eric W. Carson, MD

2017 – Bonnie Simpson-Mason, MD

2016 – Robert H. Wilson, MD

2015 – Raymond O. Pierce, Jr., MD

2014 – Toni McLaurin, MD

2013 – Clarence L. Shields, Jr., MD

2012 – Cato T. Laurencin, MD, PhD

2011 – Anthony T. Fenison, MD

2010 – George V. Russel, Jr., MD

2009 – Richard E. Grant, MD

2008 – Eleby R. Washington, MD

2007 – Felasfa M. Wodajo, MD

2006 – William T. Long, MD

2005 – Charles H. Epps, MD

2004 – Claudia L. Thomas, MD

2001 – Larry T. Johnson, MD

2001 – Charles D. Mitchell, MD