Stewart receives APGO Humanism in Teaching Award
Congratulations to Kathy Stewart, MD, MS, professor in the Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine and UW School of Medicine and Public Health Director of Core Clinical Curriculum, for receiving the Association of Professors of Gynecology and Obstetrics (APGO) Humanism in Teaching Award!
This APGO award is given out to Ob-Gyn educators who consistently demonstrate compassion, respect and foster collaborative relationships with their patients, peers and students.
In nomination materials, her colleagues said:
“Kathy Stewart, MD, MS is an outstanding nominee for the APGO Humanism in Teaching Award. She consistently demonstrates compassion, respect and empathy for learners, healthcare teams and patients in all settings, and models sensitivity to and respect for the inherent dignity and work of every individual. Medical students, residents and fellows consistently note that Dr. Stewart is an extremely effective teacher who takes time to get to know each individual, and clearly cares about their overall wellbeing. They also emphasize that Dr. Stewart inspires her team to do their best possible work and learning, that she gathers and values input from everyone, and that on service she builds everyone up, creating a collegial atmosphere. Approximately 30 percent of our Maternal-Fetal Medicine fellows have accepted positions within our department, in no small part due to Dr. Stewart’s exceptional skill as an educator who dedicates time to mentoring faculty in their early career. Dr. Stewart serves as Director for our medical school’s advanced clinical curriculum, overseeing the design and implementation of acting internships and courses for our medical students and coordinating training programs with our statewide campus sites. Dr. Stewart applies herself to ongoing training to constantly improve her own leadership skills, which she very effectively applies to her service, clinical and teaching endeavors. Currently, Dr. Stewart serves on several curriculum assessment and improvement committees, including on the school-wide Technical Standards and Access to Accommodations Committee, emphasizing Dr. Stewart’s commitment to fostering safe and accessible learning environments.”
Congratulations again for this well-deserved honor!
**by Ob-Gyn Communications Intern Paige Stevenson