We are proud to announce that PGY-3 resident, Dr. Abdullah Shuaib recently received the Arnold P. Gold Foundation Humanism and Excellence in Teaching Award (HETA) and presented to him at an event hosted by the University of Texas Medical Branch John P. McGovern Chapter of The Arnold P. Gold Foundation Gold Humanism Honor Society. The ceremony was held at UTMB Health's Levin Hall Dining Room on Thursday, February 13th, 2025.
The John Sealy School of Medicine third year medical students nominated Dr. Shuaib based on his teaching skills and compassionate medical care. Each school can choose up to 6 residents, this year UTMB GHHS students chose 5 out of >700 residents in our system. All the recipients of this honor are also inducted as lifetime members of GHHS.
Some of the criteria used for the HETA nomination are:
- Consistently cares for patients with compassion and empathy.
- Serves as a role model – illustrates professional behavior by example – for students and colleagues.
- Is approachable and accessible to students, welcoming opportunities for teaching and one-on-one mentoring with students.
- Exhibits enthusiasm and skill in professional and personal interactions with students.
- Shows respect for everyone he/she comes into contact with.
- Demonstrates cultural sensitivity in working with patients and family members of diverse backgrounds.
- Displays effective communication and listening skills.
"It was so wonderful to find that Dr. Shuaib was going to be presented with the HETA award. This is a national honor to acknowledge the importance of creating a culture of kindness and trust with our patients and learners. I have certainly observed these qualities while working with Dr. Shuaib. He is a role model for the rest of us". ~Juliet McKee, MD, Department of Family Medicine Vice Chair of Education at UTMB Health.
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