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Dr. Charlie Hendricks Recognized for Excellence in Teaching by Tufts University School of Medicine

MDI Hospital is proud to announce that Dr. Charlie Hendricks, Chief of Surgery, has been recognized for his outstanding contributions to student medical education as part of the Tufts University School of Medicine LIC Clerkship during the academic year 2023-2024.

Dr. Hendricks has been a longtime dedicated mentor and educator, guiding third-year medical students through their core clerkships with exceptional teaching qualities, unwavering dedication, and a positive attitude. His commitment to medical education has not gone unnoticed. On their anonymous end-of-the-clerkship evaluations, many students have identified Dr. Hendricks as a particularly deserving recipient of recognition and appreciation.

The students at Tufts University School of Medicine have expressed their gratitude for Dr. Hendricks’ role in their education, highlighting his ability to serve as an important role model in an increasingly complex training environment. His influence and mentorship are invaluable as he helps shape the next generation of physicians.

MDI Hospital and the medical community extend their heartfelt thanks to Dr. Charlie Hendricks for his continued dedication and excellence in teaching. His efforts have made a significant impact on the lives and careers of many future physicians.

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“It’s such a beautiful race,” she said. “The scenery is breathtaking, and the crowd energy is amazing. My mom has come up both years to cheer me on, which also makes it really special.” Whether she’s racing along the island’s winding roads or venturing into Acadia’s trails, Caitlin has found that being outdoors recharges her and deepens her appreciation for the intersection between health, resilience, and nature, a passion that has inspired her next step.

After residency completion this year, Caitlin is pursuing a fellowship in Wilderness Medicine, a field that perfectly blends her love for the outdoors with her dedication to emergency care. “Working at MDI Hospital has been an example of the merger between helping people in challenging environments and working closely in nature that I hope to experience during fellowship,” she said.

Reflecting on her time at MDI Hospital, Caitlin expressed deep gratitude for the people and experiences that have shaped her journey. “I plan to use the skills I have learned across my rotations at MDI Hospital going forward into my medical career so that I can provide great patient-centered care,” she said. “I will also remember the wonderful people I have met and cared for here who have helped shape my medical training to date.”

Whether running along the rugged coastline or responding to patients in the ED, Caitlin has found that MDI offers the perfect mix of challenge, inspiration, and community. It’s no surprise that for her, coming back to Mount Desert Island felt less like returning to a rotation, and more like coming home.

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