Todd James Awarded 2020 Excellence in Interprofessional Teaching Award

Todd James, MD was selected to receive The UCSF Program for Interprofessional Practice and Education and the Haile T.Debas Academy of Medical Educators inaugural peer-nominated 2020 Excellence in Interprofessional Teaching Award. Dr. James was recognized for being a skilled and outstanding teacher and for his dedication in interprofessional teaching.

Select comments from Dr. James' nominators and/or trainees are included below:

“I know that he includes teaching interprofessional competencies regardless of whether he is teaching an interprofessional or uniprofessional learner audience. He is a true IPC champion!!!” 

“He creates a safe space for students to share, listens carefully to their responses, and responds with warmth, compassion, and sincerity.” 

“Wonderful facilitator! He is clearly interested in Interprofessional collaboration and the various health professions, and I appreciated his engagement and enthusiasm with our small group.” 

All teaching award recipients will be recognized at the UCSF Academy of Medical Educators Annual Celebration on Thursday, September 17, 2020 online from 3:00 – 5:00 pm. In addition to the teaching awards, during this ceremony, new members are inducted into the Academy and staff are recognized for their contributions to education.

Register for the awards ceremony here: https://meded.ucsf.libcal.com/event/6389693.