Office of Faculty Affairs & Professional Development

Award For Clinical Excellence

PURPOSE

This award recognizes faculty who are dedicated to the clinical mission of the institution by ensuring access to top quality healthcare to the patients of East Texas and beyond, and valuable clinical learning experience for students and trainees.

ELIGIBILITY

Faculty members involved in the direct care of patients, and in clinical areas such as clinical or translational research, patient safety and quality, clinical diagnostics and healthcare leadership are eligible for nomination.

CRITERIA

Nominees should exhibit:

Commitment to quality patient care.
Reputation for leading advancements in clinical innovations and quality improvement measures.
A passion for teaching and mentoring students/trainees in the clinical learning environment.

NOMINATIONS

Nominations will be accepted by Department Chairs and Division Chiefs via nomination form distributed each January.

Chairs will be expected to attach a copy of the faculty’s CV for review and consideration.

AWARD

Review and recommendations will be made by the Faculty Honors and Awards Committee, with a final decision by the Dean.

Award presented at the Spring Faculty Assembly

PAST RECIPIENTS

2024

Cynthia Ball, DO
Associate Professor of Preventive, Occupational and Environmental Medicine
Department of Preventive, Occupational and Environmental Medicine