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2006 Faculty Excellence Award Winners
Excellence in University Patient Care: Dr. Katie Burns-Ryan, Chiropractic
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Dr. Katie Burns-Ryan is passionate about
her work as a clinician in University Health Services. She
is frequently seen discussing patient care with her interns
and working on techniques in the open room. She demonstrates
knowledge and genuine concern and takes a warm easy-going
approach when interacting with patients and interns alike.
Dr. Burns-Ryan knows how to connect with patients, all the
while incorporating the intern. When new ideas are presented,
Dr. Burns-Ryan approaches them with an open mind. She has
participated in discussions of implementing a weekly "Technique
Corner" to expose interns to different chiropractic approaches. |
Excellence in Teaching: Dr. William
Elkington, Chiropractic
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Dr. William Elkington
has demonstrated Excellence in Teaching through his integrative
efforts in course restructuring and interdisciplinary teaching.
He is careful to integrate the information presented in his
course lectures and labs with the course objectives he has
laid out for students. Dr. Elkington works to effectively
evaluate students while promoting student awareness of their
progress. He has incorporated multi-media technologies into
his courses as well and utilizes the most current research.
His efforts are well received by students and faculty alike,
who express great respect for him.
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Excellence in Research, Scholarship or Creative
Activities: Dr. Michael Przeslawski, Research
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Dr. Przeslawski
has created a library of information for individuals who
apply and do not qualify for studies at Northwestern. He
assists these patients in finding appropriate next steps
in their treatment. This initiative has given Northwestern
the reputation of being a truly caring clinical environment.
Dr.
Przeslawski shares scientific information, research, and
experiences in a classroom setting as a voluntary lecturer
in the chiropractic Geriatrics class several times each term.
He has compiled interesting research patient cases into a
database to be shared with students and other faculty. He
and Dr. Craig Schulz are using these cases to develop the
"Best Practices Case of the Month" series where faculty and
students will be invited to discuss interesting cases in the
context of their own clinical experience, the scientific literature
and patients' preferences. |
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