Awards
We are delighted to introduce an awards system to the Family Medicine Residency Program. This is part of positive reinforcement to give the trainees encouragement and keep them motivated.
WPBA Team
01/10/2017
Awards
Best Resident
Fulfills ideal family medicine practice focusing on holistic approach
Scholarly
Up to date knowledge and practices evidence based medicine
Leadership
Demonstrate leadership skills with regards to problem solving abilities
Teacher
Enthusiastic about advancing the education of patients as well as colleagues
Hero
Given to a resident who saves life from death
Award ceremonies are done by residency programs internationally to entice residents into doing their best, as well as fuel the sense of competition. Exceptional residents should be recognized to keep them enthusiastic and to place them as role models for other residents. The awards will be given annually in January and the nominations will be taken in November/December for the previous academic year. Below more information about the nominations and criteria selection.
Best Resident
Professional and punctual resident
Demonstrates leadership skills with regards to time management, problem solving abilities and diffusing conflicts between colleagues
Superior communication skills with patients / peers
Fulfills ideal family medicine practice focusing on holistic approach
Demonstrates compassion and competency
Flexible and team player
Scholarly
All year residents (R1-R5)
Has up to date knowledge and Practices evidence based medicine
Fulfills any of the following:
A. Attends conferences/ lectures to advance education
B. Participates in clinic accreditation process by taking part in improvement projects (i.e. introducing appointment clinic/ triage system/ rapid clinic)
C. Participates in any research projects
D. Innovative and introduces new ideas to enhance education and clinic work process (i.e. new clinic/ organizes lectures/ courses)