“Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine” and “Mediclinic” organize the second annual Excellence Awards ceremony

Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences and Mediclinic Middle East Group organized the second annual Excellence Awards Ceremony, to celebrate the exceptional efforts of the Mediclinic teams who played a prominent role in educating and training medical and postgraduate nursing students, and residency and fellowship physicians at Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences. Rashid Medicine and Health Sciences.

This academic partnership between Mediclinic and the Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences reflects the firm commitment to providing medical education that provides the university’s students and trainees with the opportunity to obtain distinguished practical experiences in its hospitals and clinics in Dubai, and also gives them the opportunity to cooperate in scientific research with its doctors..

The ceremony, which was held at the headquarters of the Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences in Dubai, witnessed the distribution of several awards, most notably the “Teacher of the Year” award, the “Star” award, and the “Distinguished Leadership in Medical Education” award, which was received by individuals from Mediclinic who made contributions. Exceptional during the educational journey of students throughout the year, these awards represent an appreciation for the efforts of individuals who continue to inspire and motivate future generations of medical professionals..

Dr. Gerasmus Kabatos received the Edwin Hertzweg Award, which is the Distinguished Teacher Award for the year 2023-2024, which is given annually in honor of the person who embodies the best standards of excellence in medical education. The winner was chosen by a joint jury between Mediclinic and Mohammed bin Rashid University of Medicine. and health sciences, based on student nominations.

Dr. Badi Kilian, supervisor of the emergency medicine program at Mediclinic, also won the “Distinguished Leadership in Medical Education” award, which is presented for the first time, in recognition of her prominent and distinguished role in enhancing cooperation between the Mohammed bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences and Mediclinic, through supervision of medical study programs. Higher level of the university.

Dr. Amer Sharif, Executive Director of Health Dubai, and Director of Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences, congratulated the winners for their influential role in educating and training university students and honing their skills, which comes to consolidate the strategy of integration between academic institutions and the health care sector in Dubai..

He added: “Our partnership with Mediclinic over the course of eight years confirms a joint commitment to providing an educational environment rich in practical experiences for students of the Mohammed bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences, and contributes to preparing a qualified generation of doctors capable of participating in building a health system with international standards.” “.

For his part, Hein van Eck, Executive Director of Mediclinic Middle East, expressed his pleasure in honoring a number of Mediclinic doctors and nurses for their great contribution to training students at the Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences, and enhancing their abilities, talents and passion for learning..

He added: “We work together to provide exceptional education for professionals in the healthcare sector, and we look forward to continuing the partnership between Mediclinic and the university to support and enhance the capabilities of future doctors.”“.