Fort Lauderdale, Florida - Broward Health's Hung Nguyen, M.D., psychiatry, is being recognized for his outstanding contributions as a clinical educator by Florida International University's Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine. In awarding Nguyen the "Excellence in Clinical Teaching Award in Psychiatry," the university cites that the Broward Health Physician Group doctor is "a role model as a physician and educator" who cultivates a love of lifelong learning among his students. The medical college's award recognizes community-based faculty members who demonstrate notable qualities and provide high quality, meaningful instruction.
"Dr. Nguyen brings a tremendous level of professionalism and care to his work that is evident to his peers and patients, as well as his students," said Andrew Ta, chief medical officer, Broward Health. "This is a well-earned recognition of his dedication to developing the next generation of mental health providers."
In addition to serving as an assistant professor at FIU's medical college, Nguyen delivers behavioral health care for patients at Broward Health Community Health Service's Bernard P. Alicki Health Center, which treats patients who are homeless.
Broward Health, founded in 1938 and headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, ranks among the 10 largest public healthcare systems in the United States. Nationally recognized for its focus on high-quality care for the residents of Broward County and beyond, Broward Health boasts five hospitals, two trauma centers, a dynamic academic partnership with Florida Atlantic University, was the county’s first statutory teaching hospital and has an ever-growing graduate medical education program. It includes more than 50 health centers and physician practices covering virtually every healthcare specialty.
Broward Health never stops working toward its mission of Exceptional Care, Extraordinary Compassion and Everyday Excellence. Driven by more than 11,000 talented employees and physicians who deliver care to all patients, regardless of their ability to pay, Broward Health is one of the largest employers in Broward County with an operating budget of $1.6 billion, and annually provides more than $522.6 million of charity and uncompensated care.
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