He’s developed a certificate program for clerkship administrators that more than 150 people from throughout the country have taken, done research — mostly in his own time — into medical education improvement and is a strong advocate for students in the College of Medicine.
For all of this and more, Gary Beck, Ph.D., education and researcher coordinator in the department of pediatrics, received the Chancellor’s Gold ‘U’ Award for the month of April.
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“Gary has set an example for all clerkship administrators in his drive for scholarship,” his nominator said. “He also has garnered the respect of his colleagues as a hard-working, organized, and knowledgeable individual.”
Below we hear more from our latest Gold ‘U’ recipient.
Describe your job in laymen terms.
Since 1997, I have been the clerkship administrator for the department of pediatrics. As clerkship administrator, I manage the medical student education for the juniors and seniors. I also facilitate a small group with Dr. Jeff Harrison in the Integrated Clinical Experience with first- and second-year students.
What is your best on-the-job memory?
In 1999, the graduating class invited me to their senior banquet. I felt honored since the class limits who can attend. What was astounding about it was receiving their first-ever appreciation award for a clerkship coordinator. It was validation that my efforts to be an advocate for students in their educational pursuits were appreciated.
What is the best part of your job?
Learning something new all of the time and collaborating with others. There are challenges educators face as new accreditation standards come out that require you to be creative in meeting the requirements and ensuring the students receive a quality education. Collaborating with others and investigating possibilities is always motivating. I love what I do, even after 15-plus years.
Kudos to my good friend Gary Beck! This is so well deserved and long overdue!! CONGRATULATIONS! It is and has been a distinct honor to work with Gary – he's GREAT!
Congratulations Gary! This is a well-deserved recognition for your extensive work in medical education.
Congrats Gary, well deserved!
Congratulations, Gary. Well deserved!!
A wonderful and well deserved honor! Congratulations Gary on your recognition!
Congrats Dr. Beck!!!
Congratulations on the Gold "U", Gary. You do a great job and are very deserving of this award!
Congratulations on your recognition! You are very deserving of this award.
Way to go!!! Congratulations!!
Congratulations Gary!!
Way to go Gary!! Congratulations Dr. Beck on both your PhD and Gold U!!
Congratulations Gary-So nice that you are being recognized for your work!!
An apt acknowledgement of an individual who is Unique, Unmistakable, and Unparallelled in his excellence!
Well deserved honor for a super hard worker. Way to GO!
Ditto on all the above comments! You are great and well deserving!! Thanks for all you do!
He not only helps students, he also helps out residents. He is an awesome guy!! Congrats Gary!
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Congratulations Gary!