Educator of the Year Award
To be offered to a graduate who has demonstrated excellence in teaching.
Eligibility and Selection Criteria:
- The candidate must be a graduate of RCSI Bahrain.
- The candidate must be in good standing with the University.
- The candidate cannot be in full time contract with RCSI Bahrain at the time of the application for this award.
- It is preferred that the graduate holds a teaching position.
- Teaching activities at RCSI Bahrain or elsewhere (e.g. PAL/GPAL/NPAL programmes, alumni tutors, alumni talk(s) delivered.
- List of awards demonstrating excellence in teaching must be provided (if applicable) OR teaching dossier with feedback, or report from UMED/PGME.
Condition: Alumni Can Apply for this Award More than Once.
Nominations – January to February.
Alumni Awards Committee meeting and final decision in February/March.
Radiology Specialist at Salmaniya Medical Complex with specialist training in diagnostic radiology and neuroradiology. Dr. AlTaei holds both the Saudi and Arab Boards in Diagnostic Radiology and completed a neuroradiology fellowship at Dammam Medical Complex in Saudi Arabia. Alongside his clinical practice, he plays an active role in medical education as a member of the radiology training committee, delivering lectures and workshops for interns and residents and supporting residency training programmes. He is also active in research and quality improvement, has authored and co-authored numerous publications and case reports, and has received several awards for presentations at regional and international radiology conferences.
Medical educator, simulation specialist and registered nurse with extensive experience in healthcare training and workforce development. Ria currently serves as a Training Coordinator and Simulation Educator at the Crown Prince Center for Training and Medical Research, where she has contributed to the development of simulation programmes, laboratory standards and clinical education initiatives. She holds an MSc in Medical Education with Distinction from the University of Dundee and a BSc in Nursing and Midwifery from RCSI Medical University of Bahrain. Her work focuses on learner-centred education, simulation-based training and interprofessional learning to strengthen clinical performance, teamwork and patient outcomes.