Dr. Michelle Parra was awarded for Excellence in Clinical Coaching. This award is given to clinical faculty for their outstanding performance in clinical coaching that handcrafts the next generation of stellar physicians. Residents supported this nomination with comments:

• “constantly will go out of her way to push residents and educate them. saying ‘I see potential in you, and I’m going to push your knowledge so we can fill in the gaps.”
• “She has a unique way of making teaching fun, yet always professional. she often will bring newer ideas and new data to the table and will engage in educational discussions about why we do it one way vs. another.”
• “She has the unique ability to quickly assess the resident’s skill set and find appropriate ways to challenge the resident with each procedure she coaches them through.”
• “She always provides the right amount of autonomy during procedures in order for the resident and patient to feel comfortable and safe.”
• “Not only does she shine in the way that she teaches, but she also shows on a daily basis that she cares about us beyond our education.”

Robert Temple, RN was awarded for Excellence in Interprofessional Education and Practice. This award is given to non-physician health care team members for their outstanding performance in interprofessional education and practice that helps create the next generation of outstanding physicians. Residents supported this nomination with comments:

• “Bob is the heart and soul of the acute pain team.”
• “I recently witnessed Bob explaining the most basic things of our acute pain service to a new junior resident, with patience and respect, and realized Bob has been fulfilling this role with every single anesthesia resident, year in year out.”
• “Bob is instrumental in teaching residents the nitty-gritty flow of an acute pain team that we can’t find in books. He teaches residents how to prioritize blocks, streamline flow, and follow up on blocks.”
• “I can state without hesitation that Bob Temple is quite simply the nurse that has done the most to support my resident education.”

Finally, thank you to all the faculty physicians and non-faculty team members who play such vital roles in our patient care and help our trainees succeed!