The professional excellence of a senior doctor at Bradford Teaching Hospitals has been celebrated with an annual award.
Consultant Paediatrician, Beccy Bardgett, recently won the Excellent Longstanding Service in Medical Education award at the University of Leeds’ School of Medicine.
The awards are a way for the university to say a ‘grateful thank you’ for the contributions made by medical staff towards patient care, education and training.
Dr Bardgett’s prize recognises her 20 years of service to undergraduate education and she has also collected an amazing 105 ‘green cards’ (student acknowledgement of outstanding teaching) which is the most of any consultant in the region.
Dr Bardgett received her award from Professor Laura Smith, Deputy Dean: Student Education in the University of Leeds’ Faculty of Medicine and Health.
Bradford Teaching Hospitals’ Childrens’ Clinical Director and Consultant In Paediatric Neurodisability, Dr Rajib Lodh, said:
It is a really incredible achievement and so thoroughly deserved as Dr Bardgett is a hugely valued and hardworking member of our paediatric team.
Her passion for education is abundantly clear for all who have the fortune to speak to her and has inspired countless students and trainees over the years, including many of her colleagues.
She is a perfect role model to any aspiring doctor. Thanks for all you do!
It’s not the first time Dr Bardgett has been nominated for an award which are particularly notable as medical students nominate each finalist.
Previously, she has won:
- 2010 Clinical Teaching Excellence Award – University of Leeds’ School of Medicine (LMS)
- 2015 Clinical Teacher of the year Award (LMS)
- 2018 Nominated for the Outstanding Clinical Team (LMS)
- 2019 Longitudinal Good Practice in Medical Placements Award (LMS)
- 2020 Inspirational Teaching Award – Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Leeds.
Chief Medical Officer, Ray Smith, said:
I am thrilled that Dr Bardgett’s dedication and achievements have been recognised in this way.
It is just reward for the positive influence she has had on student learning and experience over many years, inspiring the next generation of doctors.
Clinical Educator at Bradford Teaching Hospitals, Beth Santaras also received a Clinical Teaching Development award at the same ceremony.
Ms Santaras submitted a detailed and high-quality application that demonstrated clear evidence of delivering and promoting excellence in undergraduate medical education.
She has worked as an educator for the past three years and was described as an “approachable, enthusiastic and committed educator to students and colleagues.”
Professor Smith said:
Through clear explanations and giving constant feedback, it is evident that Beth builds students’ confidence in their learning of practical skills.
The panel specifically noted her ‘dedication to providing personalised pastoral support to develop student confidence and her innovative use of promoting teaching through collaboration with others’.
Beth is truly passionate about medical education. She improves her practise through careful reflection and always strives to learn more and expand her knowledge.