Medical educators at Mediclinic Middle East have been recognised for their exceptional contributions to clinical training and research at the second annual Excellence Awards ceremony, held in collaboration with Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences (MBRU) in Dubai.
The awards, which took place on 22 November 2024, acknowledge the critical role of Mediclinic staff in training MBRU’s medical students, nursing trainees, and postgraduate residents. Dr Gerasmos Capatos, Consultant Intensivist at Mediclinic Parkview Hospital and Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor at MBRU, received the prestigious Dr Edwin Hertzog Outstanding Educator of the Year Award for 2023-2024. The selection process involved careful consideration of student nominations by a joint panel of Mediclinic and MBRU judges.
The awards ceremony also saw Dr Paddy Kilian receive The Outstanding Leadership in Healthcare Education award for her instrumental role in strengthening the academic partnership between the two institutions. This collaboration, now in its eighth year, provides MBRU students with hands-on clinical experience across Mediclinic’s Dubai facilities whilst enabling participation in research projects led by experienced physicians.
Dr Amer Sharif, Chief Executive Officer of Dubai Health and President of MBRU, emphasised the significance of this academic partnership, stating it “is a real illustration of how an integrated academic health system benefits the public and is testament to our learning and discovery missions at Dubai Health”.
Hein van Eck, Chief Executive Officer of Mediclinic Middle East, highlighted the educators’ commitment, noting that “it is their passion for teaching which makes our partnership with MBRU so meaningful, as we work together to deliver exceptional education for the UAE’s healthcare professionals of tomorrow”.
The excellence awards programme includes categories such as Educator of the Year, Star, and Outstanding Leadership in Healthcare Education, recognising various aspects of medical education and mentorship. This initiative reflects the growing emphasis on structured clinical training and academic medicine in the UAE’s healthcare sector.
