International Award: Physician Leader
Dr. Faith Chia is the designated institutional official (DIO) for the National Healthcare Group Residency, Singapore; she was appointed in July 2018. Previously, she was the programme director for the NHG Residency’s internal medicine programme, devoting years of service to medical education. Dr. Chia pioneered the “Medicine in Community” elective program, the first residency elective to be approved by the Singapore Specialist Accreditation Board, providing residents with requisite skills to serve patients in the community and the opportunity to appreciate the continuity and transition of care from a hospital. Additionally, Dr. Chia was the leader of the anaesthesiology and ophthalmology residency programs in October 2018 and February 2019, respectively, to pilot the Self-Study process. Dr. Chia is a strong, collaborative, professional, compassionate leader who goes the extra mile to bring together the hospital and residents. She earned a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
International Award: Physician Educator
Dr. Llewellyn Lee was appointed the program director of National Healthcare Group (NHG) Residency, Singapore in 2010 and was charged with redesigning the residency program at NHG to be ACGME-I-accreditation ready. Dr. Lee’s passion and proficiency in medical education helps him maintain strong ties with faculty members and other stakeholders, within and beyond the institution. His program has consistently been recognized as one of the best in quality of curriculum and leadership. Additionally, Dr. Lee was also the first program director in Singapore to conduct the Next Accreditation System’s Self-Study and received outstanding feedback from all participants. His colleagues recognize him as being unafraid to be a dissenting voice and provide insightful comments in a supportive and constructive way. He is beloved by residents and graduates and is a true role model in both clinical and humanistic skills. Dr. Lee serves as a mentor, educator and sought-after clinician and speaker worldwide. He earned a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery from the National University of Singapore; a Diploma of Membership from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, specializing in ophthalmology; and a Master of Medicine from the National University of Singapore, also specializing in ophthalmology.
International Award: Staff
Rania Jaber is the graduate medical education coordinator/manager for American University of Beirut (AUB). She joined AUB in 2005, when she was first chosen to be the internal medicine residency coordinator. Over the years, Ms. Jaber became an expert in understanding and actualizing ACGME and ACGME-I requirements. Her intelligence, hard work, and gentle demeanor were vital in convincing faculty members and administrators to advocate for implementing ACGME Requirements, even before ACGME International accreditation was available. Following the American University of Beirut Medical Center’s efforts to apply for institutional accreditation, it was clear Ms. Jaber should lead the administrative team to achieve that goal. She has trained numerous program administrators, taught program directors, and has become a true leader on the required skills, attitudes and implementation on the required standards. Ms. Jaber has earned a bachelor’s degree in economics and a master’s degree in public health from the American University of Beirut.