We are pleased to announce that the following schools were awarded the ASPIRE-to-Excellence Award at the AMEE 2020 Virtual Conference
Certificate of Merit Winners
The certificate of merit was introduced in 2020 to recognise schools who do not achieve the ASPIRE Excellence Award but who demonstrate in their submission elements of excellence or a high overall standard. By awarding the Certificate of Merit, alongside constructive feedback from the ASPIRE Award review process, schools are encouraged to continue on their journey of excellence in HPE.
The 2020 Certificate of Merit Winners are:
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University of South Carolina School of Medicine, Greenville - Assessment
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Cambridge University, UK - Faculty Development
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Technical University of Munich, Germany - Student Engagement
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Suranaree University of Technology, Thailand - Inspirational Approaches to Health Professions Education
ASPIRE Stellar Award
The ASPIRE Stellar Award has been introduced for 2020 by the ASPIRE Board to recognise commitment to excellence over a wide range of ASPIRE themes. Any school who wins three or more ASPIRE to Excellence Awards will now also automatically receive the Stellar Award.
The 2020 Stellar Award Winners are:
University of Leeds, School of Medicine, UK. Winner of 6 ASPIRE Awards:
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Inspirational Approaches to Health Professions Education - 2019
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Faculty Development - 2018
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Curriculum Development - 2018
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Social Accountability - 2016
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Assessment - 2014
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Student Engagement - 2014
Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, USA. Winner of 5 ASPIRE Awards:
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Curriculum Development - 2019
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Simulation - 2018
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Assessment - 2013
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Social Accountability - 2013
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Student Engagement - 2013