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Robin Harland Prize For Excellence In Teaching
The Robin Harland Prize for Excellence in Teaching is an annual award presented by Queen's University Belfast to recognise exceptional GP tutors and teaching practice teams who provide outstanding undergraduate medical education through immersive clinical placements. The award highlights excellence in teaching and mentorship, as nominated by finalyear medical students following their clinical placements in general practice.Overview
Founded Year: 2013
Founder: Established by Queen's University Belfast in memory of Dr Robin Harland OBE, a respected GP and Senior Medical Officer who made significant contributions to medical education and student mentorship at the university.
Purpose: To honour and celebrate exemplary teaching and mentorship provided by GP tutors and their practice teams, enhancing medical students learning experiences and development as future clinicians.
Governing Body
Organisation Name: Queen's University Belfast (QUB) / QUB School of Medicine
Company Status: Public university award programme
Regulatory Status:
- Award administered within academic governance structures of QUB
- Not a statutory accreditation
Industry Standing: Wellregarded within the medical education community in Northern Ireland for promoting high standards of clinical teaching
Eligibility Criteria
Who Can Apply: GP tutors and their teaching practice teams involved in clinical placements for QUB medical students
Requirements:
GP tutors must be actively involved in delivering ...Nomination by Year 4 and Year 5 medical students b...
Restrictions:
Nominees must be GP tutors associated with Queen’s...Award eligibility determined by student nomination...
Judging Criteria
Evaluation Factors:
Quality of teaching as described by student nominationsLevel of support and mentorship provided to students during clinical placementsImpact on student learning, skill development and professional growth
Categories
Available Categories:
Overall Prize for Excellence in TeachingHighly Commended Awards for runners‑up
Accreditation Requirements
Inspection Required:
Documentation Required:
Student nomination forms detailing teaching experi...Supporting narratives from student placements
Compliance Standards:
Adherence to university academic award criteria an...
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Verification Process
Public Register:
Certificate Validation Method: Award winners and highly commended practitioners are confirmed through official announcements published on the Queens University Belfast website.
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Renewal & Compliance
Renewal Frequency: Awarded annually as part of the academic year recognition cycle
CPD Requirements:
Audit Process:
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Benefits
Reputation: Recipients are recognised publicly for excellence in clinical teaching, enhancing their professional standing within medical education circles.
Patient Trust Impact:
Patient Safety Impact
Mechanisms of Protection:
Encourages high‑quality clinical instruction and mentorship that shape competent future doctors.Promotes teaching practices focused on safe and thorough clinical exposure during student placements.
Limitations:
It is an academic award, not a clinical safety accreditationBetter teaching does not directly regulate clinical practice quality beyond educational impact
Comparison with Other Bodies
Comparable Entities:
Other medical teaching excellence awards within universities and clinical faculties
Key Differences:
This prize is student‑nominated and specific to GP tutorial and practice teams associated with QUB.Other teaching awards may be institution‑wide and cover broader academic disciplines beyond clinical placements.
Industry Recognition
Media Mentions:
Regular announcements and coverage in Queen’s University Belfast press releases highlighting annual winners and their contributions
Endorsements:
Credibility Signals:
Continuous annual history with documented winners since its inceptionRecognition by academic and clinical education leadership within QUB
Government Regulation Status
Statutory Backing:
Regulated By:
Legal Status:
- An internal academic award granted by Queens University Belfast
- Not government regulated
