Impact in Education Awards
Last fall, Dele Davies, M.D., vice chancellor for academic affairs, created seven new awards – Impact in Education Awards – to recognize the dedication and ingenuity of UNMC educators. In addition to the Educator Laureate, categories include innovation, leadership, mentorship, service, interprofessional and research. The awards were presented on Feb. 10.
“The Impact in Education Awards recognize the excellent contributions of faculty at UNMC to our educational mission,” Dr. Davies said. “As UNMC strives to lead the world in instructing and mentoring health science students at all levels, we believe that recognizing faculty who are making a difference in this area is critical.”
Innovative Practices in Education Award
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Paul Paulman, M.D., professor in the UNMC Department of Family Medicine and ’77 UNMC alum.
This award recognizes an individual who demonstrates ingenuity, courage and creativity in teaching including innovations in use of educational technology, experiential learning, adoption of simulation and creative use of the classroom, as well as an engaging presentation style.
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Inspirational Mentor of Educators Award
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Shelby Kutty, M.D., Ph.D., associate professor of pediatrics, internal medicine and physiology; director of cardiac imaging and research. This award recognizes an individual who has mentored and sponsored junior faculty or trainees at the local, regional or national level including a consistent track record of fostering future educators.
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Interprofessional Education Scholar Award
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Devin Nickol, M.D., associate professor, UNMC Department of Internal Medicine, Division of General Medicine, and 1996 UNMC alum.
This award recognizes an individual who has made significant contributions to interprofessional education locally, regionally or nationally.
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Research in Education Scholar Award
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Gary Beck Dallaghan, Ph.D., assistant dean for medical education and director, Office of Medical Education; assistant professor, pediatrics. This award recognizes an individual who has advanced the educational literature through peer-reviewed publications, educational grants and original research.
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Valor in Educational Service Award
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Alan Richards, M.D., adjunct associate professor, otolaryngology-head and neck surgery. This award recognizes volunteer, emeritus or adjunct faculty whose daily service to our learners exemplifies the spirit of outstanding teaching or clinical supervision.
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Visionary Leadership in Education Award
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Maurice Godfrey, Ph.D., professor, Munroe-Meyer Institute. This award recognizes an individual who has demonstrated the ability to skillfully establish or administer an educational initiative or role at UNMC or a national organization.
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