Three UMHS students were honored at the Student Clinician Ceremony for Fall 2016 at Carambola Beach Club, South Friar’s Bay on Saturday, December 3, 2016.
Guests enjoyed keynote speeches from Dr. Nagappa and Dr. Jalan, as well as dancing and an awards ceremony.
UMHS takes a look at the winners. The envelope, please.
HIGHEST G.P.A AWARD: Natalia Rodriguez, with Dr. Edwin Purcell. Photo: GVision Event Photography
Highest G.P.A Award: Natalia Rodriguez was given this award for the highest-ranking student.
Student Physician Award: Austin Gardenhire won this award, determined by fellow students.
UMHS “H.E.A.L” Award (Humility, Excellence, Achievement, Leadership): Bahaa Elzein received this award, determined by faculty. Mr. Elzein, in addition to his studies, has worked on many campus events, and is the founder and president of the UMHS Arab Student Union (ASU).
Winners received a trophy and a $250.00 cash prize from UMHS.
The UMHS Endeavour spoke to Mr. Elzein about winning the H.E.A.L Award.
“There isn't a way I can express how surprised I was upon hearing my name called as the person being honored as the recipient of this award,” Mr. Elzein said. “Every professor I've had at this university has allowed me to grow, not only as a student but as a better person and I am ever so thankful for it.”
Mr. Elzein continued, “I appreciate each and every professor. I cannot thank them enough. I want to thank them for being amazing and caring so much.”
AT CLINICIAN CEREMONY: Dr. Edwin Purcell. Photo: GVision Event Photography
(Top photo) WINNER OF H.E.A.L AWARD: UMHS student Bahaa Elzein with Edwin Purcell, PhD, UMHS Dean of Academic Affairs & Professor of Anatomy & Professor of Histology. Photo: GVision Event Photography
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Scott is Director of Digital Content & Alumni Communications Liaison at UMHS and editor of the UMHS Endeavour blog. When he's not writing about UMHS students, faculty, events, public health, alumni and UMHS research, he writes and edits Broadway theater reviews for a website he publishes in New York City, StageZine.com.
