A GP has been praised for her work in persuading practices to help with doctor training.

Dr Stephanie Jenkins was an award-winning clinical teacher in Cardiff before returning to full-time general practice.

Now she has been named “clinical teacher of the year” in an awards ceremony run by the British Medical Association in Wales.

She was praised for her work in encouraging other GPs to take medical students on placement. This was part of the introduction of the C21 third year in Cardiff, which offered practice placements for students,

Dr Jenkins works as a part-time lecturer in general practice in north-east Wales.

A student, Sophie Simmonds, was named as the recipient of the Sherman Foundation Award, which is given for success in widening access to the profession. Ms Simmonds founded the University of South Wales “medical preparation society,” which provides support to students seeking to apply to graduate entry medicine.

Judges said her achievement was “even more incredible” as she has managed personal health problems, related to a heart condition, and the loss of family members.

BMA Welsh chair Dr David Bailey said: “The awards honour those who play a critical role in clinical teaching, creating better care for our patients across the health service and a great experience for trainees. “Alongside the BMJ, it was wonderful to celebrate the critical importance of clinical teaching in hospitals and the community and to celebrate the excellent teaching standards here in Wales.”