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Teaching Awards Student Comments (selected examples)

“really took the time out of their schedule to sit down to make sure each student understand important concepts during internal medicine rotation.
They’ve made the rotation really enjoyable learning environment."

"an amazing IM preceptor. She was thoughtful, had effective teaching practices and gave very insightful advice"

“a great leader, tutor, and teacher. He goes above and beyond to make sure all students understand material and do well on their
exams. He truly cares about our well-being. He is a great candidate for this award!"

“has been advocating for us through the difficult times ... He most notably supports and guides us with didactics and each rotation...”

“has been very patient with us. He is very knowledgeable and takes the time to explain any topic during didactics. He is always
available and has guided us toward the path of success in rotations. I am very, very thankful ...!”

“... was really helpful during my time at CHMC. From helping explain difficult concepts to teaching how to manage different disease
processes in patients, his impact was invaluable. He was also always available to answer any questions I had regarding the ERAS
application, STEP 2, and interviews for the Match.”

“always open to helping students and patients, and always has the answer to any questions asked to her. Her clinical knowledge and bedside
manner is something to be idolized and emulated..”

Keynote Address

Dr. Oliver Tate Brooks received his undergraduate degree
in biology from Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia, in
“Health Equity in 2024: Why It 1977, graduating in just three years. During his time at
Still Matters”
Morehouse, he was awarded the Frederick E. Mapp Prize
for excellence in biology. He went on to earn his medical
degree in 1981 from Howard University College of Medicine, where he also served as a summer instructor in
biochemistry. Dr. Brooks completed his residency in Pediatrics at Children’s Hospital-Oakland and practiced there
for four years before joining Watts Healthcare Corporation.

He is the retired Chief Executive Officer and Chief Medical Officer at Watts Healthcare Corporation in Los Angeles,
California. Dr. Brooks has also served as Medical Director of the Jordan and Locke High School Wellness Centers
and the L.A. Care Health Plan, one of the nation’s largest Medicaid managed care plans dedicated to providing
quality healthcare to Los Angeles County's vulnerable and low-income communities. Additionally, he has held staff
positions at Centinela Hospital in Inglewood, CA, and Martin Luther King Community Hospital in South Los Angeles,
CA. Dr. Brooks has also been Past-Chairman of the Community Clinic Association of Los Angeles County, a network
of 43 community health centers in southern California.

Dr. Brooks has served as the President of the National Medical Association (NMA), holding various leadership
positions within the organization, including Past President of the Golden State (CA) Medical Association and Past
President of the Miller-Lawrence Medical and Dental Society. Dr. Brooks is also a current Board member for
Adtalem Global Health, where his extensive healthcare expertise, strategic experience, and commitment to
increasing access to care are instrumental in training the next generation of physicians to serve diverse
communities.

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