E. Steve Roach, MD, has been elected to membership in The University of Texas System Kenneth I. Shine, M.D., Academy of Health Science Education. Roach was nominated for Shine Academy membership by Dell Medical School Dean Claudia Lucchinetti, MD, who cited his innovative biomedical writing skills workshop, numerous medical textbooks, clinical teaching awards, resident curriculum development projects, and years of service as a medical journal editor.
“Dr. Roach has inspired generations of students, trainees, and faculty through his rigorous teaching and mentorship,” said David Paydarfar, MD, professor and chair of the Department of Neurology at Dell Medical School. “He is a role model in medical education, teaching others as a master clinician and medical scholar, skillfully translating knowledge to clinical practice.”
Named for former Institute of Medicine President Kenneth I. Shine, MD, the academy promotes excellence in health science education by recognizing outstanding educators and advancing knowledge and innovation in medical education through project grants. Each year the academy inducts a limited number of outstanding health science educators and leaders from the eight UT System health care institutions. Nominations for membership may come from a university president, dean, or faculty senate at any of the system’s health care facilities.
