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High praise for a local physician.

Dr. Quoc Hung Tran was recently honoured as this year’s recipient of the Schulich Award of Excellence for Faculty in Community or Distributed Sites.

Officials with the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance say the prestigious award recognizes Dr. Tran’s dedication and commitment to the learning needs of trainees, making him an outstanding faculty educator in the medical field.

“I would like to congratulate Dr. Tran of CKHA on receiving The Schulich Award of Excellence for Faculty in Community or Distributed Sites,” said Dr. Susan Munro, Regional Academic Director, Chatham-Kent Academy, Schulich Distributed Education. “Dr. Tran modelled a way of understanding a wealth of knowledge in medicine, both clinically and in the compassion and art of medicine as well. Our Residents added that he always considered their ideas and answers and made them feel valued. He is a great teacher and an inspiration for medical trainees and the entire medical community.”

The Award of Excellence for Faculty in Community or Distributed Sites is presented annually to a faculty educator who demonstrates remarkable interest and enthusiasm for the education of trainees.

“Dr. Tran’s exceptional achievements and contributions to medical education have positively impacted the lives of countless trainees,” said Dr. Pervez Faruqi, Chief of Staff, CKHA. “His unwavering dedication, exceptional teaching abilities, and willingness to go above and beyond have made him an inspiration to all. We are proud to celebrate his well-deserved achievement.”