On Thursday 4 July, the Medical Education team were delighted to host an ‘Evening of Excellence in Medical Education’, celebrating the fantastic contributions to Medical Education being made across University Hospitals Plymouth. The event was extremely well attended with learners and educators spilling out of the Postgraduate Medical Centre as numbers were so high!
22 entrants for the evening’s poster competition were displayed, representing initiatives which had successfully contributed to improvements in medical education from departments across the Trust.
Director of Medical Education, Dr Annette Rickard, and Deputy Director of Medical Education, Dr Sarah Wimlett, took on the task of presenting 15 awards across various categories. Our fabulous colleagues at UHP took time to write thoughtful and inspiring nominations for more than 120 individuals and teams. Our wonderful judges from across the organisation helped us decide on winners.
We recognise that we were really only able to scrape the surface of celebrating all our education heroes, those who turn up, deliver great care and enthuse and inspire learners across the multi professional education domain. Quality medical education is essential for developing and retaining a medical workforce which is equipped to deliver the standard of care we strive for in the NHS. Therefore, we very much look forward to growing and nurturing an increasing medical education faculty at UHP and celebrating our learners and educators regularly. By valuing our workforce, we are confident that not only will patient care be improved, but that our workforce will continue to evolve in a happy and healthy way, even when the going gets tough. A huge congratulations to all the award winners and nominees and thank you to everyone involved in making the evening such a success.
“Felt very proud to be associated with UHP and the Medical Education team, who have provided the fertile environment for such excellence to be encouraged, supported and blossom amongst our trainees.” Mr Arun Ariyarathenam, Educational Supervisor of the Year Winner
“I thoroughly enjoyed the feeling of camaraderie between staff turning out to support excellence within our own staff members at Derriford; it truly makes you feel part of a wider team all supporting one another.” Dr Heather Walker, Foundation Year 1 Doctor in Training of the Year Winner.
“It was a privilege to be nominated and invited to share the evening with so many amazing people. Derriford has a lovely culture of teamwork and support amongst the doctors – from F1s to very senior consultants, everyone was friendly and supportive of each other and so excited to hear about what people had been up to.” Dr Alice Capper, Foundation Year 2 Doctor in Training of the Year Winner.
“Receiving the Director of Medical Education award was a truly humbling experience, and it filled me with a deep sense of accomplishment and appreciation.” Rachel Garlick, Director of Medical Education Award Winner.
“Very proud of the educational achievements of doctors and allied health professionals at UHP. An excellent example of all their hard work.” Dr Hoda Amar, Doctor in Training of the Year Joint Winner.
Award Winners:
- Poster Competition: Dr Jennifer Sterry, Dr Robert Kimmitt and Dr Katherine Mellor – ‘Med Reg Ready Days’: Non-Technical Skills Training for IMT2 Doctors
- Medical Learner of the Year (Foundation Year 1): Dr Heather Walker
- Medical Learner of the Year (Foundation Year 2): Dr Alice Capper
- Medical Learner of the Year (Doctor in Training): Dr Hoda Amar and Dr Shabnam Banerjee
- Medical Learner of the Year (Locally Employed Doctor): Dr Ukasha Moazzam
- Medical Learner of the Year (PA): Gabriela Oprea
- Medical Learner of the Year (ACP): Rosie Forbes
- Clinical Teaching Fellow of the Year: Dr Reem Jaafar
- Supervisor of the Year (Clinical Supervisor): Dr Frances Mark
- Supervisor of the Year (Educational Supervisor): Mr Arun Ariyarathenam
- Teacher of the Year (Postgraduate Teaching): Dr Adam Brayne
- Teacher of the Year (Undergraduate Teaching): Dr Agatha Pettengell
- Medical Education Contribution from a Non-Medical Colleague: Maya Wilson
- Medical Education Innovator of the Year: Dr Mark Perry
- Medical Education Researcher of the Year: Miss Ellie Edlmann
- High Impact Regional Education Award: The PTN Portal Team
- The Director of Medical Education Award: Rachel Garlick