Advocating for a supportive and collaborative learning environment, ensuring that students not only meet their academic and clinical objectives but also thrive in their professional development, Andrea Kessous is one of our Family Medicine Heroes.
A supportive learning environment for Educational Excellence
Bio: Transition to Clinical Practice (TCP) Course Director in the Department of Family Medicine.
Year: Joined the Department in 2014.
Award category: Clinical
Nominated by Alexandra Karabatsos, Program Manager, Undergraduate Medical Education (UGME):
“Dr. Andrea Kessous has consistently demonstrated exemplary leadership, commitment to medical education, and an unwavering dedication to the development of our medical students. She has an innate ability to balance clinical practice with educational excellence, to foster a supportive and collaborative learning environment, ensuring that students not only meet their academic and clinical objectives but also thrive in their professional development. Dr. Kessous's vision for the TCP curriculum is forward-thinking and aligns with the goals of enhancing learner engagement and interdisciplinary collaboration. The Family Medicine TCP course will continue to excel under her leadership, providing our Family Medicine medical students with the comprehensive education they need to succeed in their future careers.â€
Congratulations Dr. Kessous!
About Dr. Kessous
Dr. Andrea Kessous holds a Bachelor of science in physiology, a medical degree and a post-graduate diploma in Family Medicine from ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ University. She joined ELNA Pediatrics as a family physician in 2016. Her professional practice focuses on the patient and their well-being. Her goal is to help patients and their families live healthier lives. Outside of work, Dr. Kessous enjoys cooking, reading, and spending time with her husband and three children.
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The Department of Family Medicine is celebrating its 50th anniversary and over the course of this year, we will tell the stories of our people, our places and our partners who have worked with us to serve our communities by leading in Family Medicine education, research and care. As part of our celebrations, we are asking faculty, clinicians, researchers, residents, students, and admin staff to nominate heroes who have greatly helped shape the community. Please nominate using .
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