Graduate Medical Education Excellence in Clinical Teaching Awards announced
We are pleased to announce the recipients of the 2023 Excellence in Clinical Teaching Awards for resident and fellow physicians. This accolade is awarded based on nominations received from medical students, faculty, and peers to highlight exceedingly dynamic and skilled instruction by our physician-educators. This year, 47 residents and fellows were nominated, and 13 individuals were selected.
We offer our sincerest congratulations to each of these honorees, as well as our deep appreciation for their incomparable contributions to our learners.
Mohammad Al-Majali, MD
Vascular Neurology Fellow
“He can seamlessly weave important learning topics into extremely busy days rounding on stroke patients, and he provides salient teaching points for all members of the team.”
J. Austin Campbell, MD
Radiology Resident
“He has been a go-to resource for residents and our fellows in the mornings prior to rounds to discuss difficult cases and offered his experience and guidance to us daily.”
Jonathan Day, MD, PharmD
Internal Medicine Resident
“On some of their toughest days, he made the patients feel like they were more than their disease. It was obvious they loved having him as their doctor and was a great example of the doctor I spend all this time hoping to learn to be.”
Jordan Gainey, MD
Radiation Oncology Resident
“I have witnessed countless examples of him taking time out of his own day to assist in teaching co-residents. He has dedicated countless hours to improving resources and teaching for his fellow residents.”
Rustin Kashani, MD
Neurotology Fellow
“In the operating room, he allows his learners enough autonomy to move through the portions of the case for which they are well prepared, while pushing them with just enough input, encouragement, and feedback.”
Prashant Natteru, MBBS
Neurology–Movement Disorders Fellow
“He ensures that learners feel welcome and valued, he assesses their current level of knowledge, and he structures the clinic day to accommodate them and foster their learning. He has boundless energy and patience.”
Silvana Pedra Nobre, MD
Gynecologic Oncology Fellow
“As a PGY-2 and early PGY-3, I struggled significantly with laparoscopic suturing and closing the vaginal cuff during a hysterectomy. I still hear her voice in my head when I am closing a difficult cuff.”
Aditi Patel, MD
Radiology Resident
“The first time we worked together, I was expecting to watch over her shoulder as she silently scrolled through different images. Instead, she gave me enough freedom to try things on my own, but also guidance when I needed it.”
Kevo Rivera, MD
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Resident
“By taking the time to ask us about ourselves, Dr. Rivera consistently offers individualized and actionable feedback from our interviews, presentations, assessment, and plans.”
Jackson Richards, MD, PhD
Psychiatry Resident
“Each month the students have given BIG shout-outs to Dr. Richards for creating a welcoming environment for learners, for being an excellent teacher, for allowing students autonomy when appropriate, and for modeling exceptional patient care.”
Scott Seaman, MD
Neurological Surgery Resident
“As chief resident last year, he ensured that I understood the importance of every case no matter how common or how easy it is, as every procedure has a significant impact on a particular patient's life.”
Andrew Storm, MD
Obstetrics and Gynecology Resident
“He engages learners to see what their goals are for the clinic session and assigns patients based on the learner's goals and clinic schedule. He is engaging with all members of the team and shows respect for all members of his team—always!”
Matthew Traxler, MD
Family Medicine Fellow
“Dr. Traxler exemplifies what it means to be passionate about teaching. He has spent an inordinate amount of his own time creating ballistic molds in his office to help mimic medical procedures for our learners, allowing them a very realistic, hands-on experience.”