Batra and Dimmock recognized for Exceptional Moments in Teaching
Erich Batra, MD, faculty member, and Anne Dimmock, MD, resident, were recognized through the “Exceptional Moments in Teaching” program for the month of September.
Dr. Batra is a professor of family and community medicine and pediatrics.
“Dr. Batra is amazing. He goes above and beyond to foster community between his students in each year and even between years to help us build connections and resources,” said a student. “He teaches us to stick with the facts which helps us write better notes and give presentations. He always makes sure we know our skills and feel confident. He always checks in on how we are doing in caring and compassionate ways. He is the best.”
Dr. Batra is board-certified in internal medicine and pediatrics and has been practicing primary care medicine in central Pennsylvania since 1998, spending the last 11 years with Penn State at the Palmyra Family Medicine Office. In addition to seeing patients, he enjoys teaching first- and second-year medical students. His clinical academic interests have focused on injury prevention, including infant safe sleep and youth suicide prevention. He serves as a board member for Prevent Suicide PA and also has helped co-lead a group focusing on farm safety in the Amish community.
When not working, Dr. Batra enjoys the outdoors and being active, including running, biking, skiing and traveling.
The resident awardee, Dr. Dimmock, is a third-year internal medicine resident in the Department of Medicine.
“It was an absolute privilege to work with Dr. Dimmock during my rotation. She is not only an outstanding clinician but also a phenomenal teacher and role model for medical students. She consistently took time to teach both at the bedside and in team discussions, explaining complex concepts with clarity, patience and enthusiasm,” one student said. “Her ability to assess our understanding and adapt her teaching to meet us where we were was remarkable. Dr. Dimmock sets a high bar for what it means to be both a great physician and an exceptional educator. I feel incredibly fortunate to have learned from her and hope to carry forward the example she set.”
Dr. Dimmock was raised in central Pennsylvania and applied to medical school after a prior career in pulmonary fibrosis research. She hopes to continue her training with a fellowship in pulmonary and critical care medicine.
Outside of work, she enjoys gardening, traveling and rewatching her favorite shows.
Penn State College of Medicine’s Office for a Respectful Learning Environment recognizes exceptional faculty, residents and fellows with the monthly “Exceptional Moments in Teaching” program. One faculty member and one resident/fellow are highlighted each month for their contributions. College of Medicine students are invited to submit narratives about faculty members, residents, nurses or any other educators who challenge them and provide an exceptional learning experience using the online nomination form.
The Office for a Respectful Learning Environment fosters an educational community at Penn State College of Medicine in which all learners and educators feel supported, challenged, valued and respected. It serves all learners at the College of Medicine: medical students, graduate students, physician assistant students, residents and fellows.
See previous faculty and resident/fellow honorees here.
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