Western Trust doctors triumph at inaugural NIMDTA awards
Altnagelvin and South West Acute Hospital doctors secure Lifetime and Clinical Achievement accolades at Templepatrick ceremony
Western Trust doctors Dr Asima Bhuinyan, SAS Doctor in Medicine at Altnagelvin Hospital, and Dr Bernadette McNabb, SAS Doctor in Medicine at South West Acute Hospital, were recognised in the inaugural Northern Ireland Medical and Dental Training Agency (NIMDTA) SAS Recognition Awards 2026 at a ceremony held at the Hilton Hotel, Templepatrick recently.
Dr Bhuninyan was recognised in the SAS Lifetime Achievement Award category and Dr McNabb was recognised in the SAS Clinical Achievement Award category.
Annmarie O’Dwyer, Assistant Director (Operations & Transformation) Unscheduled Care & Medicine at the Western Trust said: “I am delighted that Asmia and Bernadette have been recognised for a lifetime achievement award by their peers at the Inaugural NIMDTA SAS Awards.
“My warmest congratulations on this truly remarkable achievement. Your dedication, perseverance and commitment have led to an outstanding accomplishment that is both inspiring and well deserved. Well done to you both.”
Congratulations also to Dr Niamh Doherty, SAS Doctor in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the Western Trust who was nominated in five categories including SAS Champion, Non-clinical leadership, Clinical Leadership, Postgraduate Educator and Undergraduate Educator.
Angela McKeever, Interim Assistant Director Midwifery & Gynaecology Services at the Western Trust said: “To be recognised by your peers is testament to the significant impact you have had as a role model and educator to doctors in training across the Western Trust area.
“Well done Niamh, we are very lucky to have you working in the Western Trust and are incredibly proud of you. We wish you continued success in your career.”