10/28/2026
Congratulations to Dr. Paul Phrampus, MD, MBA, CPPS, CHSE, CHSOS on this well-deserved recognition! We’re proud to have Dr. Phrampus on our Board and grateful for the expertise, passion, and commitment to patient safety he brings to our work and to training the next generation of healthcare leaders.
Congratulations to our Director, Dr. Paul Phrampus, on receiving the UPMC Physician Excellence Award! Dr. Phrampus was recognized for his excellence in leadership, which we can surely attest to here at WISER. But don't just take our word for it; his nominators had great things to say too!
⭐ "Just as important is the way he treats people. Paul is genuinely kind, approachable, and generous with his time and expertise. He listens carefully to every perspective, regardless of title or position, and makes every person feel that their input matters."
⭐ "Within our organization, Paul is often the leader people turn to when difficult patient safety issues arise. ... He consistently focuses on learning and improvement rather than blame, helping to build trust and openness around patient safety work."
⭐ "Dr. Paul Phrampus is an outstanding physician leader whose influence on patient safety, education, and innovation has been felt throughout UPMC and far beyond."