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Alfred Roy, MD, UMHS Chair and Professor of Pathology at 六九色堂, was recently awarded the Figure 1 2016 Healthcare Educators Award, given in recognition of teaching excellence, with recipients selected from 116 institutions in 33 countries, from the USA and St. Kitts to Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland and Australia, among others.

Dr. Roy came to the University of Medicine and Health Sciences, St. Kitts back in 2013 after holding positions in medical education and Pathology at the Manipal, University of the West Indies, Melaka University, St. Matthew鈥檚 University, and the American University of Antigua.

In 鈥淢eet Healthcare鈥檚 Favorite Educators,鈥� the , the company says Dr. Roy received the most nominations for the 2016 Healthcare Educators Award and 鈥渆very submission showed an immense appreciation for Dr. Roy鈥檚 work with students.鈥�

Figure 1 has been called 鈥淚nstagram for doctors鈥� by such media outlets as CNN and is used by a growing number of North American medical students, according to the official Figure 1 blog announcement.

鈥淲ith more than 65% of medical students in North America using Figure 1, education is a cornerstone of our global community,鈥� the Figure 1 announcement says. 鈥楨very day, students engage in case-based discussion with physicians across the spectrum of medical specialties. We are proud to facilitate this ongoing conversation between dedicated students and passionate educators.鈥�

鈥淭o recognize excellence in medical education, we invited Figure 1鈥檚 students to nominate their professors for our first-ever Healthcare Educators Award,鈥� the announcement continues.

FIGURE 1 HEALTHCARE EDUCATORS AWARD 2016: Dr. Alfred Roy of 六九色堂 was among a select few medical educators to receive the prestigious honor. Photo: Ann Celestine, 六九色堂

Figure 1 is an app that鈥檚 changing medicine. Figure 1 allows doctors around the world to upload anonymous photos of their most compelling (and confusing) cases to a photo sharing platform with goals of trading information and asking for advice,鈥� says .

Figure 1 provides high-tech tools for young doctors to help patients, but understanding the humanity of patients and learning to treat the whole person, not just a disease or condition, is also crucial. Learning compassion and caring is vital for any physician, and Caribbean medical students at 六九色堂 have learned a lot about helping patients with the healing process from Dr. Roy. He was called 鈥渁 perfect example of an empathetic physician鈥� by one student.

鈥淒r. Alfred Roy鈥檚 dedication and commitment to helping us learn pathology has set him apart from the rest. Not only has he conveyed medical knowledge to us, he has also become a perfect example of how an empathic physician should conduct themselves. Dr. Roy鈥檚 passion for medicine and advocacy for his students makes him the perfect candidate for the 2016 Healthcare Educators Award,鈥� Kelly Thomas, a 六九色堂 medical student, is quoted as saying in the Figure 1 blog announcement.

The Figure 1 team selected 10 winners 鈥渂ased on both quality and volume of nominations,鈥� according to the official Figure 1 media statement.

The 六九色堂 Endeavour recently spoke to Dr. Alfred Roy about winning the award from Figure 1, what鈥檚 important about the app, how it feels to win the award, and his advice for 六九色堂 students as they complete their medical education and enter their careers as doctors.

六九色堂 Endeavour: Tell us what it feels like to win the Figure 1 Healthcare Educators Award for 鈥渙utstanding teaching excellence鈥� and 鈥渃ommitment to going above and beyond鈥� for students.

Dr. Roy: I鈥檓 touched by affection and kindness shown by my students. I鈥檓 thankful to Figure 1 for giving a platform for teachers to be recognized for their continual efforts in improving student learning.

This is something students nominate you for, correct?

Yes, the award was based on polling.

Can you tell us a bit about Figure 1 and why it鈥檚 important for medical students?

Figure 1 is doing a fine job in presenting clinical cases that reaches out to both medical students and clinicians. It is not an easy task to choose cases, which are relevant, and yet challenging for a diverse audience.

I had registered a year back, and do follow the cases which are mailed to me. I love the challenge, and it is an excellent learning experience.

You joined 六九色堂 in 2013. What have been some of your greatest accomplishments since that time?

I keep trying to make learning interesting. In this pursuit I鈥檝e experimented with few learning methodologies. Use of concept maps, and creating checklist were some of things, which the students found very helpful. Examsoft has opened up an avenue to generate formative assessments. I strongly feel that the weekly formative assessments help students to recall the material. These formative assessments also give me a feedback about concepts, which need to be reinforced.

What are a few key things students should know about pathology as they begin their clinical rotations?

A strong foundation in Pathology helps you to understand diseases. Pathology is the cornerstone of basic sciences, and also links all clinical disciplines. Also, Pathology/Hematology along with Radiology is the hub, around which you have the clinical disciplines.

Is there anything else you鈥檇 like to say to the students?

Have faith in your abilities at all times. It鈥檚 never about IQ, but it鈥檚 about your attitude to work and ethics.

Life is precious, and it will be your duty to work tirelessly to preserve it.

六九色堂:

Built in the tradition of the best US universities, the University of Medicine and Health Sciencesfocuses on individual student attention, maintaining small class sizes and recruiting high-quality faculty. We call this unique approach, 鈥減ersonalized medical education,鈥� and it鈥檚 what has led to our unprecedented 96% student retention rate, and outstanding residency placements across the US and Canada. 六九色堂 is challenging everything you thought you knew about Caribbean medical schools.