Dr Eric Johnson receives the Te Tohu Mātauraka Award at the recent Faculty of Medicine – Dunedin teaching awards. This award, presented by DMSAA President Kate Hannay, recognises a doctor who creates a welcoming and supportive learning environment.
Talented, hard-working Te Kaupeka Whaiora – Ōtepoti, Faculty of Medicine – Dunedin teaching and support staff were recognised and thanked at an awards ceremony this month.
The Faculty of Medicine – Dunedin (FoM-D) and Dunedin Medical Students’ Association for ALM (DMSAA) Teaching Awards acknowledge and celebrate the achievements of their teaching community.
FoM-D Dean and Head of Region, Professor Suetonia Green, says the annual event is a great way to formally recognise the commitment of those who teach and advocate for the Faculty’s medical tauira.
“This event provides an opportunity to acknowledge and honour those who go above and beyond to support student learning, inspire excellence and foster positive teaching environments.”
Tauira and kaimahi nominate FoM-D and Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora staff from across the region (Southland to South Canterbury) for the awards.
Speaking after the ceremony, DMSAA Fifth-Year Education Representative Tiara Das says, “It is a privilege and an honour for us students to be taught and mentored by such an amazing suite of excellent teachers. DMSAA received over 100 nominations across all categories from Years 4-6 and that speaks to the impact that kaimahi have on the learning journeys of our tauira.”
In their nominations, tauira talked about their teachers being supportive and welcoming, and taking time to explain what’s happening in clinical settings and involve students where possible.
Tauira also spoke about the positive environments and experiences which helped them to thrive personally and professionally, and grow into skilled doctors.
The award categories reflect the work of all FoM-D staff who are involved in supporting medical students, including administrators, trainee interns, house officers, and clinical and academic staff.
The awards ceremony was held in the Barnett Lecture Theatre on Friday, 7 August.
Faculty of Medicine – Dunedin Dean and Head of Region Professor Suetonia Green (left) congratulates Dr Ruth Barnett on receiving a Pono Award. Suetonia said Ruth had “an unwavering commitment to teaching by placing people at the centre of everything she does”.
Special Awards
Te Tohu Mahi Tahi – Tom Smithies
Te Tohu Manaakitaka – Professor Gerald Wilkins
Te Tohu Mātauraka – Dr Eric Johnson
Te Tohu Kaituitui – Ross Beaton
Team Awards
Team Award for Excellence in Year 4 Teaching – Internal Medicine
Team Award for Excellence in Year 5 Teaching – Medical Specialties
Team Award for Excellence in Year 6 Teaching – Critical Care and Emergency Medicine
Whakawhanaukataka – Early Professional Experiences
Whakawhanaukataka – Youth Community Module Team
Pono – Outpatient clinic team Southland Hospital
Teaching Awards (Dunedin)
Consultant Award for Excellence in Teaching – Dr Sierra Beck
Registrar Award for Excellence in Teaching – Dr Patrick Dougherty
House Officer Award for Excellence in Teaching – Dr Makareta George Clark
Trainee Intern Award for Excellence in Teaching – Tom Tothill
Nursing and Allied Health Award for Excellence in Teaching – Archie Auchinvole
Teaching Fellow Award for Excellence in Teaching – Dr Diana Fieldwick
Medical School Staff Award for Excellence in Administration – Shona Carruthers
Pono – Dr Ruth Barnett
Manaakitaka – Dr Jude Sligo
Manaakitaka – Dr Chris Hopkins
Manaakitaka – Witana Petley
Teaching Awards (Regional)
Consultant Award for Excellence in Teaching – Dr Keren Bachar
Registrar Award for Excellence in Teaching – Dr Brad Atkinson
House Officer Award for Excellence in Teaching – Dr Oliver Cassidy
Whakawhanaukataka – Carolyn Fordyce
Manaakitaka – Dr Bonnie McGregor
Manaakitaka – Dr Stacey Caldwell
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