Mr Dunbar was surprised, telling the audience his first thought was that it was a "hoax", as there were so many talented teachers at the school. Mr Dunbar said he became more interested in teaching as he neared the end of his career, to ensure the next generation of surgeons was well-trained.
The annual awards are determined by the votes of medical students. Other awards: trainee intern teaching commendation, Stephanie Lynch; trainee intern certificate, Kimberley Lee; best nursing team training, ear, nose, and throat; house surgeon teaching commendation, Dr Mostafa Amer; house officer teaching certificate, Dr Jamie Leong; registrar’s teaching commendation, Dr Keith Lee; registrar’s teaching certificate, Dr Rob Handley; innovation in teaching, Dr Liza Edmonds and the child health teaching team; commendations to Invercargill teaching staff, Dr Stacey Goodson, Dr Mike Reeves; senior staff teaching commendation, Dr Wendy Busby.
