Baylor Fulbright & Jaworski Awards received

March 1, 2016

3216Fulbrightinside640Three faculty members in the Texas Children’s Hospital Department of Surgery have been awarded a Fulbright & Jaworski LLP Faculty Excellence Award from Baylor College of Medicine. Drs. Timothy Lee, Monica Lopez and Scott Rosenfeld were recognized in the Teaching and Evaluation category.

To be considered for an award in Teaching and Evaluation, a member of the Baylor faculty must show evidence of quality of teaching, number of teaching hours and diversity in content of material and variety of teaching formats among medical students, residents and fellows.

“Congratulations to Dr. Lopez, Dr. Lee and Dr. Rosenfeld on their accomplishments. All three are very deserving of this award,” said Dr. Charles D. Fraser, Jr., surgeon-in-chief.

Lee, Lopez and Rosenfeld note in their submission portfolios that teaching benefits them as well as their students. All three surgeons find they are successful instructors because they adapt their material to students at their particular stage of training, whether that is medical school, residency or fellowship. They teach at the bedside, in the classroom and in the clinic. Reviewing course evaluation comments, attending educational workshops and experiencing peer review are ways they are able to improve as teachers.

“In my role as chair of Texas Children’s Faculty Appointments and Promotions Committee, I encourage faculty to pursue a Fulbright & Jaworski award as they take steps to advance their careers,” said Dr. David Wesson, associate surgeon-in-chief.

The Fulbright & Jaworski LLP Faculty Excellence Award recognizes Baylor College of Medicine faculty who meet designated standards of quality, quantity and breadth for their sustained exemplary educational contributions to Baylor.

Surgeons interested in pursuing a Fulbright & Jaworski award are encouraged to contact Lisa Thomas, assistant director, Office of Faculty Affairs. Thomas will use her expertise to assist surgeons through the application process. She can be reached at Ext. 6-5768, by email or in her office located in the Department of Surgery Academic Office.