Everyone likes to be recognized for a special achievement or accomplishment. Every career has special awards and commendations for everything. While there’s no reward that matches cold hard cash, many of these honorable mentions have no tangible value whatsoever. Pull into a fast food parking lot and you may see a parking space designated with a sign proclaiming, Employee of the Month! Such an award conveys appreciation but does little to enhance the standard of living of the recipient. It seems that every other week there is some award show on television for the arts and entertainment industry. 99.44 Pure! I’d like an award, or at least a citation, for the work that I do as a gastroenterologist. Fortunately, there are many awards and honors that I am eligible for. Here are some of the prestigious honors that would illuminate any curriculum vitae. Fellow of the American College of Flatulence Honorary Doctorate of Hemorrhoidology Election to the Sphincter Pr
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