On Thursday, 4th June, we saw the return of CHFT’s Got Medical Talent which recognise and celebrate the fantastic contribution our resident doctors make every single day across CHFT.
Medical Director, Neeraj Bhasin and the Medical Education Team, hosted the event at The Learning Centre, at Calderdale Royal Hospital.
Congratulations to all the winners, who are:
- Compassionate Care Award - Dr Catherine Howell, ST7, Obstetrics & Gynaecology
- Excellence in Clinical Leadership - Dr Tayyab Khan, GPST Trainee in Stroke
- Excellence in Medical Education - Mr Karim Jundi, ST6 in Trauma & Orthopaedics
- Excellence in Research, Audit and Quality Improvement - Dr Ahmed Boalot, Trust Grade Doctor in General Surgery
- Going Above and Beyond - Dr Jason Auguste, Speciality Doctor in Intensive Care (ICU)
- Resident Doctors Choice Award – Best Supervisor - Mr George Elmaraghi, Specialist Doctor in Ear, Nose and Throat
Following the event, Neeraj said: “It was an absolute pleasure to host the return of CHFT’s Got Medical Talent. Huge congratulations to all our brilliant Resident Doctors who were nominated, shortlisted and of course to our winners! I am so pleased we have been able to recognise their valuable contribution in this way, unlike other colleagues, our Resident Doctors are on rotation so they don’t often get the chance to be recognised in our annual Trust-wide CHuFT Awards.
“A special thank you also goes to the Medical Education team who have pulled out all the stops to hold these awards.”
Congratulations to all the finalists:
Catherine Howell, ST7 | Compassionate Care Award |
Rachel Shanks, Trust Grade Registrar (nominated twice) | Compassionate Care Award |
Jayan George, ST5 | Excellence in Clinical Leadership |
Tayyab Khan, GPST1 (nominated five times in this category and also in two other categories) | Excellence in Clinical Leadership |
Rachel Shanks, Trust Grade Registrar | Excellence in Clinical Leadership |
Elliot Greenwood, ST5 | Excellence in Medical Education |
Karim Jundi, ST6 | Excellence in Medical Education |
Stephen Betterton, CT3 | Excellence in Medical Education |
Ahmed Boalot, Trust Grade Registrar | Excellence in Research, Audit and Quality Improvement |
Anakha Varma, FY1 | Excellence in Research, Audit and Quality Improvement |
Ee Vone Lee, FY2 | Excellence in Research, Audit and Quality Improvement |
Jason Auguste, Trust Grade Registrar | Going Above and Beyond |
Mohmed Patel, IMT3 | Going Above and Beyond |
Omar Ali, ST5 | Going Above and Beyond |
Dr Rebecca Whiting, Consultant | Resident Doctors Choice Award - Best Supervisor |
Mr George Elmaraghi, SAS Doctor | Resident Doctors Choice Award - Best Supervisor |
Dr Sophie Lawton, Consultant | Resident Doctors Choice Award - Best Supervisor |
The award categories were:
- Excellence in Clinical Leadership - Judges were looking for doctors who lead with vision, champion innovation, and drive continuous improvement. A doctor who demonstrates a strong commitment to personal growth, quality care, and supporting Trust priorities.
- Compassionate Care Award - Judges were looking for doctors who put our patients at the centre of everything they do, delivering care with empathy, respect, and humanity.
- Excellence in Research, Audit and Quality Improvement - This award is for those who turn evidence into action, using research and audit to improve outcomes and transform clinical practice.
- Going Above and Beyond - For resident doctors who consistently go the extra mile for patients and colleagues, making a real difference every day.
- Excellence in Medical Education - For inspiring educators who use innovative approaches to teaching, share best practice, and are passionate about developing others.
- Resident Doctors' Award - Best Supervisor - A supervisor who provides support, encouragement and empowers resident doctors to learn and facilitates career development and academic achievement. A good team player and a supervisor who leads by example.