Burnley GP wins award for helping nurture budding doctors
A Burnley doctor has been given an award for his dedication to the training of medical students.
GP Dr Zulquarnain Shah received the GP Tutor of the Year 2019/2020 award from the University of Central Lancashire.
His SSP Health practice, based in Burnley, works with a number of students during the academic year and Dr Shah received the award for the dedication and support he has shown.
Dr Shah, who works at Colne Road Surgery, said: “We are very fortunate to have UCLAN medical students at our surgery.
"It is absolutely essential that we nurture the talents of these budding new doctors to create a viable workforce for the future.
“I have always had a keen interest in teaching and training from the start and I am honoured to have received the award for GP Tutor of the Year 2019/2020.
“We look forward to welcoming the students back soon.”