Department of Paediatrics Physician Awards Nomination Form You are eligible to vote if you are a member of the Department of Paediatrics. All Department of Pediatrics members are potential nominees with the exception of the Department and Deputy Department Heads. We thank you for your contribution to this important annual recognition event. You may vote for one individual in each of the categories below. Please return your ballot by FRIDAY AUGUST 2nd, 2013 5:00pm to Dr. Val Kirk, 4th Floor, Administration Office, ACH or email val.kirk@albertahealthservices.ca or fax to (403) 955-3065 Name of physician. In order to support the physician awards selection committee, we ask that you provide a short summary of why you feel this physician is deserving of the relevant award.
Academic Leadership Award
Clinician/ Educator Award
Humanitarian Award
Exhibits consistent leadership skills such as: Ability to motivate and engage others, self-awareness and ability to bolster the abilities of others through feedback and guidance, competence at promoting cooperation and building teams, skills at initiating new ideas and leading people in a new direction, skills at listening and at sending clear, well-tuned messages, empathetic, ability to recognize the needs of others, trustworthiness, need to meet an internal standard of excellence, committed, flexible and adaptable. Demonstration of excellent skills related to the communication of information to others. This may be in the form of formal teaching, such as lectures and bedside teaching to trainees or this may be related to communication and education of children and their families, other Department of Paediatric faculty members or community-based organizations. In addition, demonstration of excellence in the delivery of clinical care to children and their families, knowledgeable within the scope of their clinical specialty area, thoughtful use of diagnostic testing procedures and treatment strategies, timely attention to inpatient consults, professionalism in dealings with colleagues, support staff and families, calm, reassuring manner when dealing with stressful clinical situations, empathetic good listener. Any individual who demonstrates devotion to the promotion of human wellbeing by working to improve the lives of others, generally would personify such qualities as understanding, empathy, compassion and dedication to others whom others look up to, efforts may be directed to the well-being of individuals (patients, their families or colleagues), populations or communities, may include (but not limited to) activities such as: Medical practice, Advocacy, Teaching, Creation of novel programs or services, Contributions to volunteer organizations. Scope of activities may be local, provincial, national, or international. Contributions may be a single significant recognizable achievement, or consistent behaviour/activity that makes a difference in the lives of others.
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