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Distinguished leadership in quality practices
Outstanding achievement in research into quality and safety of health systems
Outstanding achievement in maintain a continuous quality improvement focus in healthcare delivery systems
Outstanding achievement in the promotion of quality in health care
How to apply?
The awarding of the prestigious ACHS International Medal provides the recipient a strong platform to share their leadership, learnings, and perspectives in patient and quality with the global healthcare community.
To be considered for the ACHS International Medal, you can either be nominated by someone else or apply directly yourself. All nominations and applications must be made in writing through our online form.
Submission closes on Monday 27 April 2026, 11:59 AEST
For enquiries, please email medal@achsi.org
Previous Winners
Middle East
ACHS International Medallist 2025
Dr Mostafa Ghalwash
Chief of Quality
Saudi German Health, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Dr. Mostafa Ghalwash is the Chief of Quality at Saudi German Health, where he leads quality and patient safety initiatives across a multihospital network. He has earned this award for his transformative leadership in implementing value-based healthcare, significantly expanding centers of excellence, and spearheading the first ICHOM-accredited framework in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. His efforts have resulted in the collection of over 30,000 Patient-Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs), setting a national benchmark. With a strong background in accreditation, digital transformation, and clinical governance, Dr. Ghalwash has made a lasting impact on healthcare quality both nationally and internationally.
Asia Pacific
ACHS International Medallist 2025
Professor Ying-Ying Yang
Chief, Department of Medical Education, Executive Secretary of Clinical Innovation Center
Taipei Veteran General Hospital, Taiwan
Professor Ying-Ying Yang, Chief of the Department of Medical Education and Executive Secretary of the Clinical Innovation Center at Taipei Veterans General Hospital (TVGH), Taiwan, has been honoured for her outstanding contributions to advancing medical education and clinical innovation through the integration of augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), and artificial intelligence (AI).
Under her leadership, TVGH has established multiple cutting-edge training centers, including the Clinical VR Classroom and XR Simulation Training and Education Zone. Her team has developed over 20 VR-based tools to enhance shared decision-making and patient education and implemented AR innovations such as smart glasses for surgical training and AI-powered infection control systems. Her work exemplifies both pioneering research and impactful real-world application, significantly improving healthcare quality and patient safety in Taiwan and beyond.
2024
Dr Zuber Mujeeb Shaikh (Middle East)
Dr Dilshaad Ali Bin Abas Ali (Asia Pacific)
2023
Dr Dhoha Ahmad Al Awadhi (Middle East)
Dr Pa-Chun Wang (Asia Pacific)
2022
Dr Jamil Ahmed (Middle East)
Dr Fu-Chan Wei (Asia Pacific)
2021
Dr Jameela Al Salman (Middle East)
Dr Lallu Joseph (Asia Pacific)
Ready to take the next step?
The Medal is open to anyone who has made a difference to the delivery of healthcare by promoting quality and safety in their field of work.
Submission closes on Monday 27 April 2026, 11:59 AEST