GME announces 2018 teaching awards
Excellence in Clinical Coaching
Our residency and fellowship programs are able to provide top-quality clinical education because of the dedication of individual faculty members who passionately apply their enthusiasm for teaching excellence in clinical venues. This institutional award provides an opportunity for program directors to nominate valued faculty for their outstanding performance in clinical coaching that handcrafts the next generation of stellar physicians.
Douglas Hornick, MD
Clinical Professor of Internal Medicine
“He has an incredible deep knowledge of pulmonary medicine, but in tandem with this is his wonderful ability to impart that knowledge. He does so with patients, humor, and humility.”
Santiago Ortega-Gutierrez, MD, MSc
Clinical Assistant Professor of Neurology
“He has a unique ability to connect with families in a very straightforward way that allows people without any medical training to be able to understand complex medical situations.”
Matthew Thurtell, MBBS, MSc
Associate Professor of Ophthalmology
“He is incredibly humble and approachable, making it seem as though there are no bad questions or bad times to ask them. He inspires confidence in his trainees.”
James Beeghly, MD
Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry
“His warm manner paired with his phenomenal clinical knowledge works to quickly build rapport with learners and patients.”
Michelle Parra, MD
Clinical Assistant Professor of Anesthesia
“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.”
Anthony Snow, MD
Clinical Assistant Professor of Pathology
“He is unique among his peers in that he seeks out residents to follow up on surgical pathology cases that carry over between rotations to ensure that maximum educational benefit is always achieved.”
Excellence in Interprofessional Education and Practice
To provide the highest quality clinical education for our resident and fellow physicians, program directors rely on a range of colleagues who make significant educational contributions. This institutional award provides opportunity for program directors to recognize non-physician health care team members for their outstanding performance in interprofessional education and practice that helps create the next generation of stellar physicians.
Robert Temple, RN
Nurse Clinician, Anesthesia
“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.”
Brynna Van Wyk, ARNP
Nurse Practitioner, Pediatrics
“She always has a smile on her face and is genuinely excited about teaching residents and medical students. It’s always a good day when Brynna is on service with the pediatric nephrology team.”
Jennifer Portwood, RN
Nurse, Ophthalmology, VA Health Care System
“She is a great role model for the residents and demonstrates the true essence and benefits of interprofessional education.”
Rhonda Fruhling, ARNP
PA/ARNP/NNP Supervisor, Internal Medicine
“Rhonda Fruhling is instrumental in teaching us how to manage patients on insulin pumps. At the beginning of every fellowship year, she gives each fellow an insulin pump to wear for a few days. This hands-on training was essential to my understanding.”
Nathaniel Shekem, PA-C
Clinical Assistant Professor, Emergency Medicine
“Nathaniel has been an excellent resource, role model, and teacher in the Emergency Department. I’m always able to go to him with questions, and he is eager to help.”