Teaching Excellence Awards 2023

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1 June 2023

The annual Teaching Excellence Awards is a highlight of our calendar, recognising the outstanding contribution of colleagues across the region to our Medicine and Physician Associate programmes.

The nominees and winners are all submitted and chosen by students, acknowledging those who have inspired, supported, and had a positive impact on our students’ lives and education.

The Awards celebrate the outstanding teaching delivered in collaboration with our NHS Trust, primary and community care partners, and the exceptional breadth of clinical experience that these partnerships facilitate.

We will be announcing our winners during the event on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook using #HYMSAwards - be sure to follow us!

Group photo of students and staff at the Teaching Excellence Awards

Team Excellence Award group photo at the Teaching Excellence Awards

Nominations

Nominee highlights

This year we have received over 100 nominations! Take a look at just a small selection of some of the nominations.

Dr Benjamin Huggon

Clinical Teaching Fellow, Phase II & III Tutor of Excellence Award Nominee

“Finds creative ways to help us understand the topics and memorise what we need to know, while offering positive feedback and helping us to build confidence.”

Dr Lydia Edwards

Clinical Teaching Fellow, Phase I Tutor of Excellence Award Nominee

"An incredible tutor and mentor, with an excellent work ethic, who is super interested in our education."

Dove House Hospice

Team Excellence Award Nominee

“The placement at Dove House was one of the highlights of my entire rotation in Hull. The medical team were incredibly welcoming and made us feel part of the team right from the start!”

Nancy Panagiotopoulou

Phase Co-ordinator, Administrative Support Award Nominee

“Incredible organisational skills. Made an effort to get to know us personally and went above and beyond to ensure we had everything we needed.”

Dr Karamjit Marwah

Clinical Placement Tutor - Primary Care, Exceptional Contribution to Student Experience Award Nominee

“Taught us to be independent as well as how to treat patients holistically, and gave us the independence we needed to succeed.”

Dr Kaushik Bhattacharya

Clinical Placement Tutor - Secondary Care (Cardiologist), Exceptional Contribution to Student Experience Award Nominee

“Went above and beyond, to give all of the students as many opportunities to learn as possible.”

Emma Harrison

Registered Nurse, Nursing and Allied Health Professions Award Nominee

“Knowing there was a friendly face who understood our academic requirements and who would always make time for us was priceless.”

Polly Snelling

Clinical Placement Tutor - Secondary Care (Physician Associate), Physician Associate Tutor of Excellence Award Nominee

“Made all students feel valued by asking for our opinions on diagnosis while clerking patients, allowing us to get deeper involvement and learning from the placement.”

Dr Nicholas Sykes

PBL/Clinical Skills Tutor, Phase I Tutor of Excellence Nominee

“Absolutely amazing in making sure that everyone feels respected and cared for, and can contribute to discussions without judgement.”

Hull Clinical Skills Team

Hull Clinical Skills Team, Team Excellence Award Nominee

“Provided us with amazing teaching sessions, which have been fun, interactive and very informative. The effort that goes into their teaching sessions definitely goes above and beyond!”

Teaching Excellence Awards

Award categories and nominees

Award categories

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Criteria

Nominations have been submitted by Medicine and Physician Associate students for their tutors and support staff who demonstrate our values, including:

Promoting a culture of diversity, respect and aspiration, making students feel valued, supported, and empowered to reach their potential
Working in partnership with students and colleagues, recognising the strengths of others
Delivering exceptional medical education, and encouraging students to think critically and creatively, and motivating them to learn more
Setting an example to students by being dedicated to public service and improving lives within our communities

Award category

Medicine Phase I and Medicine with a Gateway Year Tutor of Excellence

This category recognises problem-based learning, clinical skills and clinical placement tutors (either hospital or GP based) who teach Phase I and Gateway Year students of the Medicine programme.

Nominees

Dr Anju Albert, Anatomy Lecturer, Hull
Dr Mohanad Ameri, Clinical Placement Tutor - Primary Care, The Croft, Hull
Dr Alex Beach, PBL/Clinical Skills Tutor, York
Dr Joseph Brennan, PBL/Clinical Skills Tutor, York
Dr Chris Buswell, PBL/Clinical Skills Tutor, Hull
Dr Megan Chown, PBL/Clinical Skills Tutor, Hull
Dr Lauren Clunie, Anatomy Lecturer, Hull
Dr Louise Cooke, PBL/Clinical Skills Tutor, York
Dr Cathie Dunn, PBL/Clinical Skills Tutor, York
Dr Lydia Edwards, Clinical Placement Tutor - Secondary Care (Clinical Teaching Fellow), Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Dr Rebecca Ferris, GP Resource Session Tutor, Hull
Dr Benjamin Huggon, Clinical Placement Tutor - Secondary Care (Clinical Teaching Fellow), Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Dr Ruth Hunter, PBL/Clinical Skills Tutor, Hull
Dr Sophie Iannidinardi, Clinical Placement Tutor - Secondary Care (Clinical Teaching Fellow), Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Mr Hooman Jafari, PBL/Clinical Skills Tutor, York
Dr Alix Jimenez, PBL/Clinical Skills Tutor, York
Dr Stuart Kennedy, GP Resource Session Tutor, York
Dr Rebecca Khan, PBL/Clinical Skills Tutor, Hull
Dr Oliver Large, Clinical Placement Tutor - Secondary Care (Clinical Teaching Fellow), Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Dr Deborah Lawrence, PBL/Clinical Skills Tutor, York
Dr David Longworth, Clinical Placement Tutor - Primary Care, Springbank Surgery, York
Dr Christopher Lowe, PBL/Clinical Skills Tutor, Hull
Dr Paul McKeegan, Anatomy Lecturer, Hull
Dr Nikita Nighoskar, Clinical Placement Tutor - Secondary Care (Clinical Teaching Fellow), York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Dr Koshy Puthukkeril Korathu, Clinical Placement Tutor - Primary Care, Goodheart Surgery, Hull
Dr Bethanie Ragsdell, PBL/Clinical Skills Tutor, Hull
Dr Samantha Ryder, PBL/Clinical Skills Tutor, Hull
Dr Rebecca Sparling, PBL/Clinical Skills Tutor, Hull
Mr George Spink, PBL/Clinical Skills Tutor, Hull
Samuel Stokes, Phase III MB BS Student, Hull
Dr Nicholas Sykes, PBL/Clinical Skills Tutor, York
Dr Paul Whybrow, Health and Society Lecturer and Medicine With a Gateway Year Lead, Hull

Award category

Physician Associate Tutor of Excellence

This category recognises problem-based learning, clinical placement tutors and clinical skills tutors who deliver teaching on the MSc in Physician Associate Studies programme.

Nominees

Sue Bradley, Clinical Skills Facilitator, Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Beth Cosgrove, Clinical Placement Tutor - Primary Care (Physician Associate), Kingston Medical Centre, Hull
Dr Cahir Doherty, Clinical Placement Tutor - Primary Care (GP), Ayton & Snainton Medical Practice, Scarborough
Dr Benjamin Huggon, Clinical Placement Tutor - Secondary Care (Clinical Teaching Fellow), Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Mr Tim Jackson, PBL/Clinical Skills Tutor, Hull
Billie Lowson, Clinical Placement Tutor - Primary Care (Physician Associate), Ampleforth Surgery, Scarborough
Dr Geoff McConnell, Clinical Placement Tutor - Primary Care (GP), Snaith & Rawcliffe Practice, Goole
Mr Androniks Mumdzjans, Clinical Placement Tutor - Secondary Care (Consultant OBGYN), Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Polly Snelling, Clinical Placement Tutor - Secondary Care (Physician Associate), Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
Dr Georgina Wildgoose, Clinical Placement Tutor - Primary Care (GP), Snaith & Rawcliffe Practice, Goole

Award category

Nursing and Allied Health Professions Award

This award is given to colleagues from across the health professions, who provide students on clinical placement with an insight into working within a multidisciplinary team. Nominations are submitted by both Medicine and Physician Associate students.

Nominees

Ellis Baker, Registered Nurse, Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Deborah Birks, Healthcare Assistant, York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Emma Harrison, Registered Nurse (Cardiac monitoring bay) , Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust
Tracey Parker, Clinical Skills Facilitator, Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Award category

Medicine Phase II and III Tutor of Excellence

This category recognises clinical placement and skills tutors (either hospital or GP based) including those who provide Scholarship and Special Interest Programme support across Phase II or III of the Medicine programme.

Nominees

Dr Anju Albert, Anatomy Lecturer, Hull
Dr Hassan Al-Moasseb, Clinical Placement Tutor - Secondary Care (Paediatrician), Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust
Dr Rayan Alomaim, Clinical Placement Tutor - Secondary Care (Clinical Teaching Fellow), Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust
Dr Mohanad Ameri, Clinical Placement Tutor - Primary Care, The Croft, Hull
Dr Ashar Asif, Clinical Placement Tutor - Secondary Care (Clinical Teaching Fellow), Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Dr Mohammed Balousha, Clinical Placement Tutor - Secondary Care (Surgery), York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Dr Hester Baverstock, Clinical Placement Tutor - Secondary Care (Clinical Teaching Fellow), York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Dr Kaushik Bhattacharya, Clinical Placement Tutor - Secondary Care (Cardiologist), Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust
Dr John Budding, Clinical Placement Tutor - Secondary Care (Clinical Teaching Fellow), Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Dr Simon Carruthers, Clinical Placement Tutor - Primary Care, The Old Fire Station Surgery, Hull
Dr Ruth Clarke, Clinical Placement Tutor - Primary Care, Dalton Terrace Surgery, York
Dr Clare Coe, Clinical Placement Tutor - Primary Care, Clifton Health Centre, York
Dr Nicola Cole, Clinical Placement Tutor - Primary Care, Danes Dyke Surgery, Scarborough
Alison Culpepper, Clinical Skills Facilitator, York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Dr Robert Davey, Clinical Placement Tutor - Primary Care, Woodford Medical Centre, Grimsby
Dr Alasdair Duncan, Clinical Placement Tutor - Secondary Care (Psychiatry), Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust
Dr Lydia Edwards, Clinical Placement Tutor - Secondary Care (Clinical Teaching Fellow), Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Dr Thennavan Elango, Clinical Placement Tutor - Primary Care, Cambridge Ave Medical Centre, Scunthorpe
Dr Asif Firfirey, Clinical Placement Tutor - Primary Care, Eastfield Medical Centre, Scarborough
Dr Sanjay Gupta, Clinical Placement Tutor - Secondary Care (Cardiologist), York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Prof David Hepburn, Clinical Placement Tutor - Secondary Care (PPT), Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Dr Tim Houghton, Clinical Placement Tutor - Secondary Care (Cardiologist), York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Dr Benjamin Huggon, Clinical Placement Tutor - Secondary Care (Clinical Teaching Fellow), Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Dr Amal Hussain, Clinical Placement Tutor - Primary Care, Birkwood Medical Centre, Grimsby
Dr Sophie Iannidinardi, Clinical Placement Tutor - Secondary Care (Clinical Teaching Fellow), Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Dr Dora Katalenac Zovko, Clinical Placement Tutor - Secondary Care (Clinical Teaching Fellow), Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
Dr Mustafa Ksayer, Clinical Placement Tutor - Secondary Care (Clinical Teaching Fellow), Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Dr Paul Laboi, Clinical Placement Tutor - Secondary Care (Nephrology), York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Dr Jayam Lazarus, Clinical Placement Tutor - Secondary Care (Neurology), Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust
Dr Rebecca Lightfoot, Clinical Placement Tutor - Secondary Care (Emergency Medicine), York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Dr James Lloyd, Clinical Placement Tutor - Secondary Care (Clinical Teaching Fellow), Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Dr Karamjit Marwah, Clinical Placement Tutor - Primary Care,The Surgery, Beverley
Dr Alec Ming, Clinical Placement Tutor - Secondary Care (Neurology), Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Dr Daniel Muirhead, Clinical Placement Tutor - Secondary Care (Clinical Teaching Fellow), Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust
Tracey Parker, Clinical Skills Facilitator, Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Dr Chloe Quinn, Foundation Year 1 Doctor, Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Dr Deborah Rose, Clinical Placement Tutor - Primary Care, Howden Medical Centre, Goole
Dr Ruwani Rupesinghe, Clinical Placement Tutor - Secondary Care (Clinical Teaching Fellow), York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Dr Kat Sanders , Anatomy Lecturer, Hull
Dr Matthew Shaw, Clinical Placement Tutor - Primary Care, Sleights and Sandsend Medical Practice, Whitby
Dr Nicholas Soper, Clinical Placement Tutor - Secondary Care (Clinical Teaching Fellow), Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Dr Nilar Than, Clinical Placement Tutor - Secondary Care (Nephrology), York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Dr Samantha Thomas Clinical Placement Tutor - Secondary Care (Clinical Teaching Fellow), South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Dr Remy Toko, Clinical Placement Tutor - Secondary Care (Paediatrics), Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Dr Steven Wasawo, Clinical Placement Tutor - Secondary Care (Anaesthetist), York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Joanne Whitehead, Clinical Skills Facilitator, York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Dr Bethan Wilmot, Clinical Placement Tutor - Secondary Care (Clinical Teaching Fellow), Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust

Award category

Administrative Support

This award recognises NHS-based administrative and support staff, or staff involved in placement administration. Nominations are submitted by both Medicine and Physician Associate students.

Nominees

Nicola Howard, Student Support, Hull York Medical School
Gwen Irving, Student Support, Hull York Medical School
Nancy Panagiotopoulou, Phase Co-ordinator, York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Heidi Wright, Undergraduate Administration Assistant, Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust

Award category

Team Excellence

This category recognises NHS-based primary or secondary care teams that have gone the extra mile to support students during their clinical placements. Nominations are submitted by both Medicine and Physician Associate students.

Nominees

Ampleforth Surgery, Ampleforth
Anatomy Team, Hull York Medical School
Clinical Skills Team: Grimsby
Clinical Skills Team: Hull
Clinical Skills Team: Scunthorpe
Clinical Skills Team: York
Dove House Hospice Medical Team, Hull
Eastgate Medical Group, Knaresborough
Harrison House Mental Health Team, Grimsby
Humber Mental Health Teaching Team
Kirton Lindsey & Scotter Surgery, Gainsborough
Sherburn Group Practice, Sherburn in Elmet
SLO Team: Grimsby
SLO Team: Scarborough
West Ayton Practice, Scarborough

Award category

Exceptional Contribution to Student Experience

This award recognises tutors and administrative staff who go above and beyond the call of duty to enhance the student experience. Nominations are submitted by both Medicine and Physician Associate students.

Nominees

Dr Ashar Asif, Clinical Placement Tutor - Secondary Care (Clinical Teaching Fellow), Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Dr Mohammed Balousha, Clinical Placement Tutor - Secondary Care (Surgery), York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Dr Kaushik Bhattacharya, Clinical Placement Tutor - Secondary Care (Cardiologist), Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust
Dr Clare Coe, Clinical Placement Tutor - Primary Care, Clifton Health Centre, York
Alison Culpepper, Clinical Skills Facilitator, York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Dr Robert Desborough, Clinical Dean, Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Gavin Drewry, Clinical Skills Facilitator, Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust
Steven Dumont, Clinical Placement Tutor - Secondary Care (Physician Associate Clinical Teaching Fellow), Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Dr Dora Katalenac Zovko, Clinical Placement Tutor - Secondary Care (Clinical Teaching Fellow), Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
Dr Mustafa Ksayer, Clinical Placement Tutor - Secondary Care (Clinical Teaching Fellow), Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Dr Bill Laughey, PBL/Clinical Skills Tutor, Hull
Jamie MacGregor, Clinical Skills Facilitator, Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Dr Karamjit Marwah, Clinical Placement Tutor - Primary Care, The Surgery, Beverley
Tracey Parker, Clinical Skills Facilitator, Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Dr Leo Watton , Clinical Placement Tutor - Secondary Care (Surgery), York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Joanne Whitehead, Clinical Skills Facilitator, York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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