Awards of Excellence | Faculty of Medicine

The FoM Awards of Excellence will be granted annually to nominees who have earned distinction for themselves and for the University as a result of the importance and exceptional characteristics of their work.

The Faculty of Medicine is committed to fostering an equitable workplace environment that provides equal opportunities for everyone and that respects and values diversity. Thank you for taking this into account when nominating candidates for prizes. This will be considered in the selection of laureates.

For all nomination categories, nominators are responsible for gathering and submitting the required documentation. Details are listed below for each category, and a summary of requirements has been prepared. The 2022 competition was launched mid-May. The nomination deadline for each category has been extended from June 20 to June 27, 2022, 11:50 p.m.

If you have questions about the award competition, please contact Meghan Marcotte from the Awards and Prizes office at [email protected].

View the previous years' lists of winners of the Faculty Member Awards of Excellence.

Strategic Priority 1: Education

The Faculty of Medicine’s Educator of the Year Award – Pre-clerkship is presented annually to a member of the teaching staff who has demonstrated outstanding performance in their teaching in the pre-clerkship program of the School of Medicine, in particular in the development of innovative teaching material and methods, courses, and programs of study, and for their interpersonal skills.

Eligibility: All professors with a Faculty appointment in the Faculty of Medicine are eligible. This award can be granted at any point in a career, but cannot be won by the same individual more than once in a seven (7) year period.

Nomination process: Candidates for the Educator of the Year Award must be nominated by faculty members or by learners in the Faculty of Medicine. If no candidates are submitted, the Dean and Vice-Deans may propose nominations.

Nominations must be submitted using the online submission platform. This platform cannot be accessed until the competition is officially launched.

Nomination package requirements:

A letter of nomination (max. 2 pages) describing the candidate’s academic contribution and outstanding teaching record.
*Nominee's CV (include any career interruptions such as leaves, COVID-19 related delays, etc.)
*The candidate’s most recent teaching and course evaluations
Optional: Endorsement letters from learners.
A self-identification questionnaire (the link for this questionnaire will be sent to the nominee by email).

*If these cannot be obtained by the nominator, the nomination may be submitted without them.

Deadline: The 2022 competition will launch mid-May and will close June 20. The nomination deadline has been extended to 11:59 p.m. on June 27, 2022.

Selection criteria: The selection criteria will be outstanding teaching in the pre-clerkship program of the School of Medicine; not to be narrowly defined and not limited to classroom teaching. Contributions to all aspects of teaching will be considered. The following are examples and not intended to be exhaustive:

Course and/or lab design and curriculum development;
Development of innovative content and incentives that engage students in learning processes;
Development of interdisciplinary, cooperative or continuing education programs;
Development of new techniques for student evaluation and testing;
Conduct of graduate seminars and supervision of thesis students;
Relevant community involvement;
Excellent course evaluations by students;
Creativity and impact in pedagogy and/or applications in the development of courses;
Variety in their offer of courses, small and large groups, undergraduate and graduate.

Selection process: The Selection Committee is chaired by the Director of Awards and Prizes for Excellence in Education and Research, and composed of departmental and learners representatives. The Committee’s selection is then presented to the Faculty of Medicine Executive Leadership Team for final approval.

Award: The recipient will be presented with a commemorative plaque.

The Faculty of Medicine’s Educator of the Year Award – Clerkship/Residency/Fellowship/Continuing Education is presented annually to a member of the teaching staff who has demonstrated outstanding performance in their teaching at the clerkship, residency, fellowship and/or continuing education levels, in particular in the development of innovative teaching material and methods, courses, and programs of study, and for their interpersonal skills.

Eligibility: All professors with a Faculty appointment in the Faculty of Medicine are eligible. This award can be granted at any point in a career, but cannot be won by the same individual more than once in a seven (7) year period.

Nomination process: Candidates for the Educator of the Year Award must be nominated by faculty members or by learners in the Faculty of Medicine. If no candidates are submitted, the Dean and Vice-Deans may propose nominations.

Nominations must be submitted using the online submission platform. This platform cannot be accessed until the competition is officially launched.

Nomination package requirements:

A letter of nomination (max. 2 pages) describing the candidate’s academic contribution and outstanding teaching record.
*Candidate's CV (include any career interruptions such as leaves, COVID-19 related delays, etc.)
*The candidate’s most recent teaching and course evaluations
Optional: Endorsement letters from learners
A self-identification questionnaire (the link for this questionnaire will be sent to the nominee by email).

*If these cannot be obtained by the nominator, the nomination may be submitted without them.

Deadline: The 2022 competition will launch mid-May and will close June 20. The nomination deadline has been extended to 11:59 p.m. on June 27, 2022.

Submission process: Nominations must be submitted using the online submission platform. This platform cannot be accessed until the competition is officially launched.

Selection criteria: The selection criteria will be outstanding teaching at the clerkship, residency, Fellowship and/or Continuing Education levels of the School of Medicine; not to be narrowly defined. Contributions to all aspects of teaching will be considered. The following are examples and are not intended to be exhaustive:

Course and/or lab design and curriculum development;
Development of innovative content and incentives that engage students in learning processes;
Development of interdisciplinary, cooperative or continuing education programs;
Development of new techniques for student evaluation and testing;
Conduct of graduate seminars and supervision of thesis students;
Relevant community involvement;
Excellent course evaluations by students;
Creativity and impact in pedagogy and/or applications in the development of courses;
Variety in their offer of courses, small and large groups, undergraduate and graduate.

Selection process: The Selection Committee is chaired by the Director of Awards and Prizes for Excellence in Education and Research, and composed of departmental and learners representatives. The Committee’s selection is then presented to the Faculty of Medicine Executive Leadership Team for final approval.

Award: The recipient will be presented with a commemorative plaque.

The Faculty of Medicine’s Educator of the Year Award – Basic Sciences is presented annually to a member of the teaching staff who has demonstrated outstanding performance in their teaching, in particular in the development of innovative teaching material and methods, courses, and programs of study, and for his or her interpersonal skills.

Eligibility: All professors with a Faculty appointment in the Faculty of Medicine are eligible. This award can be granted at any point in a career, but cannot be won by the same individual more than once in a seven (7) year period..

Nomination process: Candidates for the Educator of the Year Award must be nominated by faculty members or by learners in the Faculty of Medicine. If no candidates are submitted, the Dean and Vice-Deans may propose nominations.

Nominations must be submitted using the online submission platform. This platform cannot be accessed until the competition is officially launched.

Nomination package requirements:

A letter of nomination (max. 2 pages) describing the candidate’s academic contribution and outstanding teaching record.
*Candidate's CV (include any career interruptions such as leaves, COVID-19 related delays, etc.)
*The candidate’s most recent teaching and course evaluations.
Optional: Endorsement letters from learners.
A self-identification questionnaire (the link for this questionnaire will be sent to the nominee by email).

*If these cannot be obtained by the nominator, the nomination may be submitted without them.

Deadline: The 2022 competition will launch mid-May and will close June 20. The nomination deadline has been extended to 11:59 p.m. on June 27, 2022.

Selection criteria: The selection criteria will be outstanding teaching; not to be narrowly defined and not limited to classroom teaching. Contributions to all aspects of teaching will be considered. The following are examples and not intended to be exhaustive:

Course and/or lab design and curriculum development;
Development of innovative content and incentives that engage students in learning processes;
Development of interdisciplinary, cooperative or continuing education programs;
Development of new techniques for student evaluation and testing;
Conduct of graduate seminars and supervision of thesis students;
Relevant community involvement;
Excellent course evaluations by students;
Creativity and impact in pedagogy and/or applications in the development of courses;
Variety in their offer of courses, small and large groups, undergraduate and graduate.

Selection process: The Selection Committee is chaired by the Director of Awards and Prizes for Excellence in Education and Research, and composed of departmental and learners representatives. The Committee’s selection is then presented to the Faculty of Medicine Executive Leadership Team for final approval.

Award: The recipient will be presented with a commemorative plaque.

The Faculty of Medicine’s Mentor of the Year Award – Clinical is presented annually to a faculty member who has demonstrated outstanding mentorship towards learners and/or junior faculty in the Faculty of Medicine, and helps inspire and motivate them throughout their program and chosen career. Mentors act as role models and have the potential to shape the learning process and experience.

Eligibility: All professors with a Faculty appointment in the Faculty of Medicine are eligible. This award can be granted at any point in a career, but cannot be won by the same individual more than once in a seven (7) year period..

Nomination process: Candidates for the Mentor of the Year Award must be nominated by faculty members or by learners in the Faculty of Medicine. If no candidates are submitted, the Dean and Vice-Deans may propose nominations.

Nominations must be submitted using the online submission platform. This platform cannot be accessed until the competition is officially launched.

Nomination package requirements:

A letter of nomination (max. 2 pages) describing the candidate’s contributions to the mentorship of learners and junior faculty.
*Candidate's CV (include any career interruptions such as leaves, COVID-19 related delays, etc.)
Optional: Endorsements letters from learners or other faculty members.
A self-identification questionnaire (the link for this questionnaire will be sent to the nominee by email).

*If this cannot be obtained by the nominator, the nomination may be submitted without them.

Deadline: The 2022 competition will launch mid-May and will close June 20. The nomination deadline has been extended to 11:59 p.m. on June 27, 2022.

Selection criteria: Good mentors demonstrate empathy, adapt their coaching methods to suit the individual, and provide an environment that encourages questions, informed debate and learning. An exceptional mentor demonstrates excellence in the following:

Support student and junior faculty development of relevant skills and ensure they appreciate the relevance and value of these skills;
Emotional and practical support, offering mentees time for reflection as well as time to perfect required skills;
Interpersonal and communication skills enabling them to give comprehensive feedback and the opportunity to learn from mistakes and develop;
Innovative teaching skills and ability to tailor the learning process to meet the needs of particular individuals;
Emphasis on developing and upholding the core values of professionalism;
A positive attitude that inspires and enthuses students and junior faculty.

Selection process: The Selection Committee is chaired by the Director of Awards and Prizes for Excellence in Education and Research, and composed of departmental and learners representatives. The Committee’s selection is then presented to the Faculty of Medicine Executive Leadership Team for final approval.

Award: The recipient will be presented with a commemorative plaque.

The Faculty of Medicine’s Mentor of the Year Award – Basic Sciences is presented annually to a faculty member who has demonstrated outstanding mentorship towards learners and/or junior faculty in the Faculty of Medicine, and helps inspire and motivate them throughout their program and chosen career. Mentors act as role models and have the potential to shape the learning process and experience.

Eligibility: All professors with a Faculty appointment in the Faculty of Medicine are eligible. This award can be granted at any point in a career, but cannot be won by the same individual more than once in a seven (7) year period.

Nomination process: Candidates for the Mentor of the Year Award must be nominated by faculty members or by learners in the Faculty of Medicine. If no candidates are submitted, the Dean and Vice-Deans may propose nominations.

Nominations must be submitted using the online submission platform. This platform cannot be accessed until the competition is officially launched.

Nomination package requirements:

A letter of nomination (max. 2 pages) describing the candidate’s contributions to the mentorship of learners and junior faculty.
*Candidate's CV (include any career interruptions such as leaves, COVID-19 related delays, etc)
Optional: Endorsements letters from learners or other faculty members.
A self-identification questionnaire (the link for this questionnaire will be sent to the nominee by email).

*If this cannot be obtained by the nominator, the nomination may be submitted without them.

Deadline: The 2022 competition will launch mid-May and will close June 20. The nomination deadline has been extended to 11:59 p.m. on June 27, 2022.

Selection criteria: Good mentors demonstrate empathy, adapt their coaching methods to suit the individual, and provide an environment that encourages questions, informed debate and learning. An exceptional mentor demonstrates excellence in the following:

Support student and junior faculty development of relevant skills and ensure they appreciate the relevance and value of these skills;
Emotional and practical support, offering mentees time for reflection as well as time to perfect required skills;
Interpersonal and communication skills enabling them to give comprehensive feedback and the opportunity to learn from mistakes and develop;
Innovative teaching skills and ability to tailor the learning process to meet the needs of particular individuals;
Emphasis on developing and upholding the core values of professionalism;
A positive attitude that inspires and enthuses students and junior faculty.

Selection process: The Selection Committee is chaired by the Director of Awards and Prizes for Excellence in Education and Research, and composed of departmental and learners representatives. The Committee’s selection is then presented to the Faculty of Medicine Executive Leadership Team for final approval.

Award: The recipient will be presented with a commemorative plaque.

Strategic Priority 2: Research

The Faculty of Medicine’s Researcher of the Year Award - Clinical is presented annually to a clinical investigator who has earned distinction for their unit and Faculty as a result of the important and exceptional characteristics of their research work. Clinical research here is defined as research with the goal of improving the diagnosis, and treatment (including rehabilitation and palliation), of disease and injury; and improving the health and quality of life of individuals as they pass through normal life stages.

Eligibility: All researchers with a Faculty appointment in the Faculty of Medicine are eligible. This award can be granted at any point in a career, but cannot be won by the same individual more than once in a seven (7) year period.

Nomination process: Candidates for the Researcher of the Year Award must be nominated by at least one faculty member from within the Faculty of Medicine, and their nomination endorsed by the Chair of the candidate’s Department and/or the Departmental Teaching Personnel Committee (DTPC). Department Chairs must not be primary nominators. If no candidates are submitted, the Dean and Vice-Deans may propose nominations.

Nominations must be submitted using the online submission platform. This platform cannot be accessed until the competition is officially launched.

Nomination package requirements:

A letter of nomination (max. 2 pages) describing the candidate’s field and explaining their most important contributions to research.
Candidate's CV (include any career interruptions such as leaves, COVID-19 related delays, etc.)
A short explanation of the publication and funding conventions (e.g., authorship order, impact factor, typical grant types, etc.) in the candidate’s field.
An endorsement form (pdf, 110.82 KB) from the candidate’s Departmental Chair and/or DTPC.
A self-identification questionnaire (the link for this questionnaire will be sent to the nominee by email).

Deadline: The 2022 competition will launch mid-May and will close June 20. The nomination deadline has been extended to 11:59 p.m. on June 27, 2022.

Selection criteria:

Quality and impact of publications in the given year
Contributions to the field or discipline
National and international stature
Contributions to the intellectual life and the development of the unit and the Faculty
Supervision of trainees
Unique characteristics of research
Outreach activities, knowledge translation and/or mobilization
Career interruptions having affected productivity will be considered accordingly.

Selection process: The Selection Committee is chaired by the Director of Awards and Prizes for Excellence in Education and Research, and composed of departmental and learners representatives. The Committee’s selection is then presented to the Faculty of Medicine Executive Leadership Team for final approval.

Award: The recipient will be presented with a commemorative plaque.

The Faculty of Medicine’s Researcher of the Year Award – Biomedical is presented annually to an investigator who has earned distinction for their unit and Faculty as a result of the importance and exceptional characteristics of their research work. Biomedical research here is defined as research with the goal of understanding normal and abnormal human functioning, at the molecular, cellular, organ system and whole body levels, including development of tools and techniques to be applied for this purpose; developing new therapies or devices that improve health or the quality of life of individuals, up to the point where they are tested on human subjects.

Eligibility: All researchers with a Faculty appointment in the Faculty of Medicine are eligible. This award can be granted at any point in a career, but cannot be won by the same individual more than once in a seven (7) year period.

Nomination process: Candidates for the Researcher of the Year Award must be nominated by at least one faculty member from within the Faculty of Medicine, and their nomination endorsed by the Chair of the candidate’s Department and/or the Departmental Teaching Personnel Committee (DTPC). Department Chairs must not be primary nominators.If no candidates are submitted, the Dean and Vice-Deans may propose nominations.

Nominations must be submitted using the online submission platform. This platform cannot be accessed until the competition is officially launched.

Nomination package requirements:

A letter of nomination (max. 2 pages) describing the candidate’s field and explaining their most important contributions to research.
Candidate's CV (include any career interruptions such as leaves, COVID-19 related delays, etc.)
A short explanation of the publication and funding conventions in the nominee’s field.
An endorsement form (pdf, 110.82 KB) from the candidate’s Departmental Chair and/or DTPC.
A self-identification questionnaire (the link for this questionnaire will be sent to the nominee by email).

Submission process: Nominations must be submitted using the online submission platform. This platform cannot be accessed until the competition is officially launched.

Deadline: The 2022 competition will launch mid-May and will close June 20. The nomination deadline has been extended to 11:59 p.m. on June 27, 2022.

Selection criteria:

Quality and impact of publications in the given year
Contributions to the field or discipline
National and international stature
Contributions to the intellectual life and the development of the unit and the Faculty
Supervision of graduate students
Unique characteristics of research
Outreach activities, knowledge translation and/or mobilization
Career interruptions having affected productivity will be considered accordingly.

Selection process: The Selection Committee is chaired by the Director of Awards and Prizes for Excellence in Education and Research, and composed of departmental and learners representatives. The Committee’s selection is then presented to the Faculty of Medicine Executive Leadership Team for final approval.

Award: The recipient will be presented with a commemorative plaque.

The Faculty of Medicine’s Researcher of the Year Award – Public Health and Epidemiology is presented annually to an investigator who has earned distinction for their unit and Faculty as a result of the importance and exceptional characteristics of their research work. Research in this category is defined as research with one or more of the following goals:

Studying and analyzing the distribution, patterns and determinants of health and disease conditions
Improving the efficiency and effectiveness of health professionals and the health care system, through changes to practice and policy
Improving the health of the Canadian population, or of defined sub-populations, through a better understanding of the ways in which behavioural, social, cultural, environmental, occupational and economic factors determine health status
Improving the health of patient populations through a better understanding of the ways in which behavioural, social, cultural, environmental, occupational and economic factors determine health status

Eligibility: All researchers with a Faculty appointment in the Faculty of Medicine are eligible. This award can be granted at any point in a career, but cannot be won by the same individual more than once in a seven (7) year period.

Nomination process: Candidates for the Researcher of the Year Award must be nominated by at least one faculty member from within the Faculty of Medicine, and their nomination endorsed by the Chair of the candidate’s Department and/or the Departmental Teaching Personnel Committee (DTPC). Department Chairs must not be primary nominators.If no candidates are submitted, the Dean and Vice-Deans may propose nominations.

Nominations must be submitted using the online submission platform. This platform cannot be accessed until the competition is officially launched.

Nomination package requirements:

A letter of nomination (max. 2 pages) describing the candidate’s field and explaining their most important contributions to research.
Candidate's CV (include any career interruptions such as leaves, COVID-19 related delays, etc.)
A short explanation of the publication and funding conventions in the nominee’s field.
An endorsement form (pdf, 110.82 KB) from the candidate’s Departmental Chair and/or DTPC.
A self-identification questionnaire (the link for this questionnaire will be sent to the nominee by email).

Deadline: The 2022 competition will launch mid-May and will close June 20. The nomination deadline has been extended to 11:59 p.m. on June 27, 2022.

Selection criteria:

quality and impact of publications in the given year
contributions to the field or discipline
national and international stature
contributions to the intellectual life and the development of the unit and the Faculty
supervision of graduate students
unique characteristics of research
outreach activities, knowledge translation and/or mobilization
career interruptions having affected productivity will be considered accordingly.

Selection process: The Selection Committee is chaired by the Director of Awards and Prizes for Excellence in Education and Research, and composed of departmental and learners representatives. The Committee’s selection is then presented to the Faculty of Medicine Executive Leadership Team for final approval.

Award: The recipient will be presented with a commemorative plaque.

The Faculty of Medicine’s Researcher of the Year Award – Innovation and Education is presented annually to an investigator who has earned distinction for their unit and Faculty as a result of the importance and exceptional characteristics of their research work. Research in this category is defined as research with some of the following goals:

Supporting education and educational scholarship in medicine;
Developing innovative ways of delivering education in various sectors and learning settings;
Disseminating best practices and innovations in medical education and support scholarship in teaching, integration and application;
Highlighting the role of professionalism, empathy, self-reflection, analytical reasoning, and observational skills in medical education and practice; and
Knowledge translation

Eligibility: All researchers with a Faculty appointment in the Faculty of Medicine are eligible. This award can be granted at any point in a career, but cannot be won by the same individual more than once in a seven (7) year period.

Nomination process: Candidates for the Researcher of the Year Award must be nominated by at least one faculty member from within the Faculty of Medicine, and their nomination endorsed by the Chair of the candidate’s Department and/or the Departmental Teaching Personnel Committee (DTPC). Department Chairs must not be primary nominators. If no candidates are submitted, the Dean and Vice-Deans may propose nominations.

Nominations must be submitted using the online submission platform. This platform cannot be accessed until the competition is officially launched.

Nomination package requirements:

A letter of nomination (max. 2 pages) describing the candidate’s field and explaining their most important contributions to research.
Candidate's CV (include any career interruptions such as leaves, COVID-19 related delays, etc.)
A short explanation of the publication and funding conventions in the nominee’s field.
An endorsement form (pdf, 110.82 KB) from the candidate’s Departmental Chair and/or DTPC.
A self-identification questionnaire (the link for this questionnaire will be sent to the nominee by email).

Deadline: The 2022 competition will launch mid-May and will close June 20. The nomination deadline has been extended to 11:59 p.m. on June 27, 2022.

Selection criteria

quality and impact of publications in the given year
contributions to the field or discipline
national and international stature
contributions to the intellectual life and the development of the unit and the Faculty
supervision of graduate students
unique characteristics of research
outreach activities, knowledge translation and/or mobilization
career interruptions having affected productivity will be considered accordingly.

Selection process: The Selection Committee is chaired by the Director of Awards and Prizes for Excellence in Education and Research, and composed of departmental and learners representatives. The Committee’s selection is then presented to the Faculty of Medicine Executive Leadership Team for final approval.

Award: The recipient will be presented with a commemorative plaque.

The Faculty of Medicine’s Early Career Researcher of the Year Award - Clinical is presented annually to a clinical investigator who has earned distinction for their unit and Faculty as a result of the importance and exceptional characteristics of their research work at this early stage of career. Clinical research here is defined as research with the goal of improving the diagnosis, and treatment (including rehabilitation and palliation), of disease and injury; and improving the health and quality of life of individuals as they pass through normal life stages.

Eligibility: All researchers with a Faculty appointment in the Faculty of Medicine and who began their independent research career within the previous 5 years are eligible. (For the 2022 competition, this is being extended to 7 years due to career disruption during the COVID-19 pandemic). This award cannot be won by the same individual more than once.

Nomination process: Candidates for the Early Career Researcher of the Year Award must be nominated by at least one faculty member from within the Faculty of Medicine, and their nomination endorsed by the Chair of the candidate’s Department and/or the Departmental Teaching Personnel Committee (DTPC). Department Chairs must not be primary nominators. If no candidates are submitted, the Dean and Vice-Deans may propose nominations.

Nominations must be submitted using the online submission platform. This platform cannot be accessed until the competition is officially launched.

Nomination package requirements:

A letter of nomination (max. 2 pages) describing the candidate’s field and explaining their most important contributions to research.
Candidate's CV (include any career interruptions such as leaves, COVID-19 related delays, etc.)
A short explanation of the publication and funding conventions in the nominee’s field.
An endorsement form (pdf, 110.82 KB) from the candidate’s Departmental Chair and/or DTPC.
A self-identification questionnaire (the link for this questionnaire will be sent to the nominee by email).

Deadline: The 2022 competition will launch mid-May and will close June 20. The nomination deadline has been extended to 11:59 p.m. on June 27, 2022.

Selection criteria

quality of publications according to career stage
contributions to the field or discipline
contributions to the intellectual life and the development of the unit and the Faculty
supervision of trainees
unique characteristics of research
outreach activities, knowledge translation and/or mobilization
career interruptions having affected productivity will be considered accordingly.

Selection process: The Selection Committee is chaired by the Director of Awards and Prizes for Excellence in Education and Research, and composed of departmental and learners representatives. The Committee’s selection is then presented to the Faculty of Medicine Executive Leadership Team for final approval.

Award: The recipient will be presented with a commemorative plaque.

The Faculty of Medicine’s Early Career Researcher of the Year Award – Biomedical is presented annually to an investigator who has earned distinction for their unit and Faculty as a result of the importance and exceptional characteristics of their research work at this stage of career. Biomedical research here is defined as research with the goal of understanding normal and abnormal human functioning, at the molecular, cellular, organ system and whole body levels, including development of tools and techniques to be applied for this purpose; developing new therapies or devices that improve health or the quality of life of individuals, up to the point where they are tested on human subjects.

Eligibility: All researchers with a Faculty appointment in the Faculty of Medicine and who began their independent research career within the previous 5 years are eligible. (For the 2022 competition, this is being extended to 7 years due to career disruption during the COVID-19 pandemic). This award cannot be won by the same individual more than once.

Nomination process: Candidates for the Early Career Researcher of the Year Award must be nominated by at least one faculty member from within the Faculty of Medicine, and their nomination endorsed by the Chair of the candidate’s Department and/or the Departmental Teaching Personnel Committee (DTPC). Department chairs must not be primary nominators. If no candidates are submitted, the Dean and Vice-Deans may propose nominations.

Nominations must be submitted using the online submission platform. This platform cannot be accessed until the competition is officially launched.

Nomination package requirements:

A letter of nomination (max. 2 pages) describing the candidate’s field and explaining their most important contributions to research.
Candidate's CV (include any career interruptions such as leaves, COVID-19 related delays, etc.)
A short explanation of the publication and funding conventions in the nominee’s field.
An endorsement form (pdf, 110.82 KB) from the candidate’s Departmental Chair and/or DTPC.
A self-identification questionnaire (the link for this questionnaire will be sent to the nominee by email).

Deadline: The 2022 competition will launch mid-May and will close June 20. The nomination deadline has been extended to 11:59 p.m. on June 27, 2022.

Selection criteria

quality of publications according to career stage
contributions to the field or discipline
contributions to the intellectual life and the development of the unit and the Faculty
supervision of graduate students
unique characteristics of research
outreach activities, knowledge translation and/or mobilization
career interruptions having affected productivity will be considered accordingly.

Selection process: The Selection Committee is chaired by the Director of Awards and Prizes for Excellence in Education and Research, and composed of departmental and learners representatives. The Committee’s selection is then presented to the Faculty of Medicine Executive Leadership Team for final approval.

Award: The recipient will be presented with a commemorative plaque.

The Faculty of Medicine’s Early Career Researcher of the Year Award – Public Health and Epidemiology is presented annually to an investigator who has earned distinction for their unit and Faculty as a result of the importance and exceptional characteristics of their research work at this stage of career. Research in this category is defined as research with the goal of:

Studying and analyzing the distribution, patterns and determinants of health and disease conditions
Improving the efficiency and effectiveness of health professionals and the health care system, through changes to practice and policy
Improving the health of the Canadian population, or of defined sub-populations, through a better understanding of the ways in which behavioural, social, cultural, environmental, occupational and economic factors determine health status
Improving the health of patient populations through a better understanding of the ways in which behavioural, social, cultural, environmental, occupational and economic factors determine health status

Eligibility: All researchers with a Faculty appointment in the Faculty of Medicine and who began their independent research career within the previous 5 years are eligible. (For the 2022 competition, this is being extended to 7 years due to career disruption during the COVID-19 pandemic). This award cannot be won by the same individual more than once.

Nomination process: Candidates for the Early Career Researcher of the Year Award must be nominated by at least one faculty member from within the Faculty of Medicine, and their nomination supported by the Chair of the candidate’s Department and/or the Departmental Teaching Personnel Committee (DTPC). Department Chairs must not be primary nominators. If no candidates are submitted, the Dean and Vice-Deans may propose nominations.

Nominations must be submitted using the online submission platform. This platform cannot be accessed until the competition is officially launched.

Nomination package requirements:

A letter of nomination (max. 2 pages) describing the candidate’s field and explaining their most important contributions to research.
Candidate's CV (include any career interruptions such as leaves, COVID-19 related delays, etc.)
A short explanation of the publication and funding conventions in the nominee’s field.
An endorsement form (pdf, 110.82 KB) from the candidate’s Departmental Chair and/or DTPC.
A self-identification questionnaire (the link for this questionnaire will be sent to the nominee by email).

Deadline: The 2022 competition will launch mid-May and will close June 20. The nomination deadline has been extended to 11:59 p.m. on June 27, 2022.

Selection criteria

Quality of publications according to career stage
Contributions to the field or discipline
Contributions to the intellectual life and the development of the unit and the Faculty
Supervision of graduate students
Unique characteristics of research
Outreach activities, knowledge translation and#or mobilization
Career interruptions having affected productivity will be considered accordingly.

Selection process: The Selection Committee is chaired by the Director of Awards and Prizes for Excellence in Education and Research, and composed of departmental and learners representatives. The Committee’s selection is then presented to the Faculty of Medicine Executive Leadership Team for final approval.

Award: The recipient will be presented with a commemorative plaque.

The Faculty of Medicine’s Early Career Researcher of the Year Award – Innovation and Education is presented annually to an investigator who has earned distinction for their unit and Faculty as a result of the importance and exceptional characteristics of their research work at this stage of career. Research in this category is defined as research with some of the following goals:

Supporting education and educational scholarship in medicine;
Developing innovative ways of delivering education in various sectors and learning settings;
Disseminating best practices and innovations in medical education and support scholarship in teaching, integration and application;
Highlighting the role of professionalism, empathy, self-reflection, analytical reasoning, and observational skills in medical education and practice; and
Knowledge translation

Eligibility: All researchers with a Faculty appointment in the Faculty of Medicine and who began their independent research career within the previous 5 years are eligible. (For the 2022 competition, this is being extended to 7 years due to career disruption during the COVID-19 pandemic). This award cannot be won by the same individual more than once.

Nomination process: Candidates for the Early Career Researcher of the Year Award must be nominated by at least one faculty member from within the Faculty of Medicine, and their nomination supported by the Chair of the candidate’s Department and/or the Departmental Teaching Personnel Committee (DTPC). Department Chairs must not be primary nominators. If no candidates are submitted, the Dean and Vice-Deans may propose nominations.

Nominations must be submitted using the online submission platform. This platform cannot be accessed until the competition is officially launched.

Nomination package requirements:

A letter of nomination (max. 2 pages) describing the candidate’s field and explaining their most important contributions to research.
Candidate's CV (include any career interruptions such as leaves, COVID-19 related delays, etc.)
A short explanation of the publication and funding conventions in the nominee’s field.
An endorsement form (pdf, 110.82 KB) from the candidate’s Departmental Chair and/or DTPC.
A self-identification questionnaire (the link for this questionnaire will be sent to the nominee by email).

Deadline: The 2022 competition will launch mid-May and will close June 20. The nomination deadline has been extended to 11:59 p.m. on June 27, 2022.

Selection criteria

Quality of publications according to career stage
Contributions to the field or discipline
Contributions to the intellectual life and the development of the unit and the Faculty
Supervision of graduate students
Unique characteristics of research
Outreach activities, knowledge translation and/or mobilization
Career interruptions having affected productivity will be considered accordingly.

Selection process: The Selection Committee is chaired by the Director of Awards and Prizes for Excellence in Education and Research, and composed of departmental and learners representatives. The Committee’s selection is then presented to the Faculty of Medicine Executive Leadership Team for final approval.

Award: The recipient will be presented with a commemorative plaque.

The Faculty of Medicine’s Publication of the Year Award - Clinical is presented annually to a researcher/scientist who is the senior author on a high-impact publication that is backed by an excellent publication record (based on career stage).Clinical research here is defined as research with the goal of improving the diagnosis, and treatment (including rehabilitation and palliation), of disease and injury; and improving the health and quality of life of individuals as they pass through normal life stages.

Eligibility: All researchers with a Faculty appointment in the Faculty of Medicine are eligible. This award can be granted at any point in a career and can be won by an individual on more than one occasion provided that separate awards recognize scientific achievements substantially different from each other. This award cannot be won by the same individual more than once in a seven (7) year period.

Nomination process: The Publication of the Year Award is open to self-nominations. Candidates can also be nominated by any other faculty member within the Faculty of Medicine.Department Chairs must not be primary nominators. If no candidates are submitted, the Dean and Vice-Deans may propose nominations.

Nominations must be submitted using the online submission platform. This platform cannot be accessed until the competition is officially launched.

Nomination package requirements:

A letter of nomination (max. 1 page) describing the candidate’s field of research and explaining the significance and impact of the publication for which they are being nominated.
Candidate's CV (include any career interruptions such as leaves, COVID-19 related delays, etc.)
A short explanation of the publication conventions in the nominee’s field
A full text PDF of the publication in question.
A self-identification questionnaire (the link for this questionnaire will be sent to the nominee by email).

Deadline: The 2022 competition will launch mid-May and will close June 20. The nomination deadline has been extended to 11:59 p.m. on June 27, 2022.

Selection criteria: Quality and impact of the publication as judged according to a number of factors, including but not limited to the following:

Impact factor of the journal in which the study was published;
Featured in editorial highlights;
Media coverage (both local and broadly based);
Potential to alter scientific paradigms, healthcare, etc.

Selection process: The Selection Committee is chaired by the Director of Awards and Prizes for Excellence in Education and Research, and composed of departmental and learners representatives. The Committee’s selection is then presented to the Faculty of Medicine Executive Leadership Team for final approval.

Award: The recipient will be presented with a commemorative plaque.

The Faculty of Medicine’s Publication of the Year Award - Biomedical is presented annually to a researcher/scientist who is the senior author on a high-impact publication that is backed by an excellent publication record (based on career stage).Biomedical research here is defined as research with the goal of understanding normal and abnormal human functioning, at the molecular, cellular, organ system and whole body levels, including development of tools and techniques to be applied for this purpose; developing new therapies or devices that improve health or the quality of life of individuals, up to the point where they are tested on human subjects.

Eligibility: All researchers with a Faculty appointment in the Faculty of Medicine are eligible. This award can be granted at any point in a career and can be won by an individual on more than one occasion provided that separate awards recognize scientific achievements substantially different from each other. This award cannot be won by the same individual more than once in a seven (7) year period.

Nomination process: The Publication of the Year Award is open to self-nominations. Candidates can also be nominated by any other faculty member within the Faculty of Medicine.Department Chairs must not be primary nominators. If no candidates are submitted, the Dean and Vice-Deans may propose nominations.

Nominations must be submitted using the online submission platform. This platform cannot be accessed until the competition is officially launched.

Nomination package requirements:

A letter of nomination (max. 1 page) describing the candidate’s field of research and explaining the significance and impact of the publication for which they are being nominated.
Candidate's CV (include any career interruptions such as leaves, COVID-19 related delays, etc.)
A short explanation of the publication conventions in the nominee’s field.

A full text PDF of the publication in question.
A self-identification questionnaire (the link for this questionnaire will be sent directly to the nominee by email).

Deadline: The 2022 competition will launch mid-May and will close June 20. The nomination deadline has been extended to 11:59 p.m. on June 27, 2022.

Selection criteria: Quality and impact of the publication as judged according to a number of factors, including but not limited to the following:

impact factor of the journal in which the study was published;
featured in editorial highlights;
media coverage (both local and broadly based);
potential to alter scientific paradigms, healthcare, etc.

Selection process: The Selection Committee is chaired by the Director of Awards and Prizes for Excellence in Education and Research, and composed of departmental and learners representatives. The Committee’s selection is then presented to the Faculty of Medicine Executive Leadership Team for final approval.

Award: The recipient will be presented with a commemorative plaque.

The Faculty of Medicine’s Publication of the Year Award – Public Health and Epidemiology is presented annually to a researcher/scientist who is the senior author on a high-impact publication that is backed by an excellent publication record (based on career stage).Research in this category is defined as research with the goal of:

Studying and analyzing the distribution, patterns and determinants of health and disease conditions
Improving the efficiency and effectiveness of health professionals and the health care system, through changes to practice and policy
Improving the health of the Canadian population, or of defined sub-populations, through a better understanding of the ways in which behavioural, social, cultural, environmental, occupational and economic factors determine health status
Improving the health of patient populations through a better understanding of the ways in which behavioural, social, cultural, environmental, occupational and economic factors determine health status

Eligibility: All researchers with a Faculty appointment in the Faculty of Medicine are eligible. This award can be granted at any point in a career and can be won by an individual on more than one occasion provided that separate awards recognize scientific achievements substantially different from each other. This award cannot be won by the same individual more than once in a seven (7) year period.

Nomination process: The Publication of the Year Award is open to self-nominations. Candidates can also be nominated by any other faculty member within the Faculty of Medicine.Department Chairs must not be primary nominators. If no candidates are submitted, the Dean and Vice-Deans may propose nominations.

Nominations must be submitted using the online submission platform. This platform cannot be accessed until the competition is officially launched.

Nomination package requirements:

A letter of nomination (max. 1 page) describing the candidate’s field of research and explaining the significance and impact of the publication for which they are being nominated.
Candidate's CV (include any career interruptions such as leaves, COVID-19 related delays, etc.)
A short explanation of the publication conventions in the nominee’s field.
A full text PDF of the publication in question.
A self-identification questionnaire (the link for this questionnaire will be sent to the nominee by email).

Deadline: The 2022 competition will launch mid-May and will close June 20. The nomination deadline has been extended to 11:59 p.m. on June 27, 2022.

Selection criteria: Quality and impact of the publication as judged according to a number of factors, including but not limited to the following:

Impact factor of the journal in which the study was published;
Featured in editorial highlights;
Media coverage (both local and broadly based);
Potential to alter scientific paradigms, healthcare, etc.

Selection process: The Selection Committee is chaired by the Director of Awards and Prizes for Excellence in Education and Research, and composed of departmental and learners representatives. The Committee’s selection is then presented to the Faculty of Medicine Executive Leadership Team for final approval.

Award: The recipient will be presented with a commemorative plaque.

The Faculty of Medicine’s Publication of the Year Award – Innovation and Education is presented annually to a researcher/scientist who is the senior author on a high-impact publication that is backed by an excellent publication record (based on career stage).Research in this category is defined as research with some of the following goals:

Supporting education and educational scholarship in medicine;
Developing innovative ways of delivering education in various sectors and learning settings;
Disseminating best practices and innovations in medical education and support scholarship in teaching, integration and application;
Highlighting the role of professionalism, empathy, self-reflection, analytical reasoning, and observational skills in medical education and practice; and
Knowledge translation

Eligibility: All researchers with a Faculty appointment in the Faculty of Medicine are eligible. This award can be granted at any point in a career and can be won by an individual on more than one occasion provided that separate awards recognize scientific achievements substantially different from each other. This award cannot be won by the same individual more than once in a seven (7) year period.

Nomination process: The Publication of the Year Award is open to self-nominations. Candidates can also be nominated by any other faculty member within the Faculty of Medicine.Department Chairs must not be primary nominator. If no candidates are submitted, the Dean and Vice-Deans may propose nominations.

Nominations must be submitted using the online submission platform. This platform cannot be accessed until the competition is officially launched.

Nomination package requirements:

A letter of nomination (max. 1 page) describing the candidate’s field of research and explaining the significance and impact of the publication for which they are being nominated.
Candidate's CV (include any career interruptions such as leaves, COVID-19 related delays, etc.)
A short explanation of the publication conventions in the nominee’s field.
A full text PDF of the publication in question.
A self-identification questionnaire (the link for this questionnaire will be sent to the nominee by email).

Deadline: The 2022 competition will launch mid-May and will close June 20. The nomination deadline has been extended to 11:59 p.m. on June 27, 2022.

Selection criteria: Quality and impact of the publication as judged according to a number of factors, including but not limited to the following:

Impact factor of the journal in which the study was published;
Featured in editorial highlights;
Media coverage (both local and broadly based);
Potential to alter scientific paradigms, healthcare, etc.

Selection process: The Selection Committee is chaired by the Director of Awards and Prizes for Excellence in Education and Research, and composed of departmental and learners representatives. The Committee’s selection is then presented to the Faculty of Medicine Executive Leadership Team for final approval.

Award: The recipient will be presented with a commemorative plaque.

Strategic Priority 3: Engagement

The Faculty of Medicine Outstanding Service Award (Faculty) is presented annually to a faculty member in recognition of their academic and clinical excellence in service, supporting the University community, enriching education programs and contributing to the achievement of the University’s and Faculty’s goals.

Eligibility: All professors with a Faculty appointment in the Faculty of Medicine are eligible. This award can be granted at any point in a career, but cannot be won by the same individual more than once in a seven (7) year period.

Nominations process: Candidates for the Outstanding Service Award must be nominated by faculty members, colleagues or by learners in the Faculty of Medicine, and their nomination endorsed by the candidate’s immediate supervisor. If no candidates are submitted, the Dean and Vice-Deans may propose nominations.

Nominations must be submitted using the online submission platform. This platform cannot be accessed until the competition is officially launched.

Nomination package requirements:

A letter of nomination (max. 2 pages) describing the candidate’s exceptional contribution to service excellence that helps improve the university experience. The description must objectively portray the nominee’s accomplishments during the year or ongoing service excellence over multiple years.
Candidate's CV (include any career interruptions such as leaves, COVID-19 related delays, etc.)
Endorsement letter from the candidate’s immediate supervisor, if they are not the nominator.
A self-identification questionnaire (the link for this questionnaire will be sent to the nominee by email).

Deadline: The 2022 competition will launch mid-May and will close June 20. The nomination deadline has been extended to 11:59 p.m. on June 27, 2022.

Selection criteria: The candidate stands out among their peers and makes an exceptional contribution to fulfilling the University’s vision of service excellence by:

Collaboration across boundaries
Contribution to the Faculty’s and University’s mandate
Impact and finding innovative solutions
Reflecting a positive attitude
Exercising skill and professionalism
Demonstrate creativity and initiative in improving service quality
Acting benevolently and with regard

Selection Process: The Selection Committee is chaired by the Director of Awards and Prizes for Excellence in Education and Research, and composed of departmental and learners representatives. The Committee’s selection is then presented to the Faculty of Medicine Executive Leadership Team for final approval.

Award: The recipient will be presented with a commemorative plaque.

The Faculty of Medicine Award for Leadership in Wellness (Faculty) is presented annually to a faculty member in recognition of their work for the promotion and enhancement of well-being in their daily lives. The Faculty Wellness Program would like to celebrate the initiative of these individuals by formally recognizing their efforts and contributions to the success of the Faculty of Medicine.

Eligibility: All professors with a Faculty appointment in the Faculty of Medicine are eligible. This award can be granted at any point in a career, but cannot be won by the same individual more than once in a seven (7) year period.

Nominations process: Candidates for the Leadership in Wellness Award must be nominated by faculty members, colleagues or by learners in the Faculty of Medicine, and their nomination endorsed by the candidate’s immediate supervisor. If no candidates are submitted, the Dean and Vice-Deans may propose nominations.

Nominations must be submitted using the online submission platform. This platform cannot be accessed until the competition is officially launched.

Nomination package requirements:

A letter of nomination (max. 2 pages) describing the candidate’s exceptional contribution to ongoing Faculty-wide wellness efforts. The description must objectively portray the nominee’s accomplishments during the year or ongoing leadership over multiple years.
Candidate's CV (include any career interruptions such as leaves, COVID-19 related delays, etc.)
Endorsement letter from the candidate’s immediate supervisor, if they are not the nominator.
A self-identification questionnaire (the link for this questionnaire will be sent to the nominee by email).

Deadline: The 2022 competition will launch mid-May and will close June 20. The nomination deadline has been extended to 11:59 p.m. on June 27, 2022.

Selection criteria: This award seeks to recognize individuals who are committed to advancing the health and well-being of their co-workers, colleagues, and/or learners through a commitment to activities such as advocacy, education, scholarship and/or service.

Selection process: The Selection Committee is chaired by the Director of Awards and Prizes for Excellence in Education and Research, and composed of departmental and learners representatives. The Committee’s selection is then presented to the Faculty of Medicine Executive Leadership Team for final approval.

Award: The recipient will be presented with a commemorative plaque.

The Faculty of Medicine Award for Leadership in Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (Faculty) is presented annually to a faculty member in recognition of their work for the promotion of equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) throughout the activities of the Faculty.

Eligibility: All professors with a Faculty appointment in the Faculty of Medicine are eligible. This award can be granted at any point in a career, but cannot be won by the same individual more than once in a seven (7) year period.

Nomination process: Candidates for the Award for Leadership in EDI must be nominated by faculty members, colleagues or learners in the Faculty of Medicine. If no candidates are submitted, the Dean and Vice-Deans may propose nominations.

Nominations must be submitted using the online submission platform. This platform cannot be accessed until the competition is officially launched.

Nomination package requirements:

A letter of nomination (max. 2 pages) describing the candidate’s exceptional contribution to ongoing Faculty-wide EDI efforts. The description must objectively portray the nominee’s accomplishments during the year or ongoing leadership over multiple years.
A CV
Endorsement letter from the candidate’s immediate supervisor, if they are not the nominator.
A self-identification questionnaire (the link for this questionnaire will be sent to the nominee by email).

Deadline: The 2022 competition will launch mid-May and will close June 20. The nomination deadline has been extended to 11:59 p.m. on June 27, 2022.

Selection criteria: This award seeks to recognize individuals who are committed, through activities such as advocacy, education, scholarship and/or service, to:

Creating an inclusive and equitable working na learning environment;
Promoting awareness and sensitivity to issues of equity, diversity and gender at the Faculty;
Fostering diversity, including issues of gender and minority status in the workplace;
Promoting equity in relation to recruitment, retention and the promotion of faculty members.

Selection Process: The Selection Committee is chaired by the Director of Awards and Prizes for Excellence in Education and Research, and composed of departmental and learners representatives. The Committee’s selection is then presented to the Faculty of Medicine Executive Leadership Team for final approval.

Award: The recipient will be presented with a commemorative plaque.

The Faculty of Medicine Social Accountability Award (Faculty) is presented annually to a faculty member in recognition of their contribution to social accountability at the Faculty of Medicine by engaging, partnering with, and responding to the needs of communities or regions we serve. Social accountability here is broadly defined as the obligation to direct the Faculty’s education, research and service activities towards addressing the priority health concerns of the community, region, and/or nation we have a mandate to serve.

Eligibility: All professors with a Faculty appointment in the Faculty of Medicine are eligible. This award can be granted at any point in a career, but cannot be won by the same individual more than once in a seven (7) year period.

Nominations process: Candidates for the Social Accountability Award must be nominated by faculty members, colleagues, learners or community members. If no candidates are submitted, the Dean and Vice-Deans may propose nominations.

Nominations must be submitted using the online submission platform. This platform cannot be accessed until the competition is officially launched.

Nomination package requirements:

A letter of nomination (max. 2 pages) describing the candidate’s contribution to activities that have improved the social accountability of the Faculty of Medicine.
Candidate's CV (include any career interruptions such as leaves, COVID-19 related delays, etc.)
Endorsement letter(s) from one or more community partners (either organizations or individuals)
Optional: Endorsement letter from other stakeholders (policy/decision makers, health care administrators, health care providers, academic institutions)
A self-identification questionnaire (the link for this questionnaire will be sent to the nominee by email).

Deadline: The 2022 competition will launch mid-May and will close June 20. The nomination deadline has been extended to 11:59 p.m. on June 27, 2022.

Selection criteria: This award seeks to recognize individuals who contribute to activities that have improved the social accountability of the Faculty of Medicine’s 1)Organisation and function; 2)Education of doctors (undergraduate, postgraduate, graduate and/or continuing professional development; 3) Research activities; 4)Contribution to health services for our community, region, and nation.The selected candidate will demonstrate commitment to social accountability through community engagement activities that:

are relevant to one of more priority needs for communities as determined by those communities themselves;
have the potential to reduce health inequity;
demonstrate sensitivity to context;
increase the quality and efficiency of care;
establish realistic pathways to achieve impact.

Selection process: The Selection Committee is chaired by the Director of Awards and Prizes for Excellence in Education and Research, and composed of departmental and learners representatives. The Committee’s selection is then presented to the Faculty of Medicine Executive Leadership Team for final approval.

Award: The recipient will be presented with a commemorative plaque.

The Faculty of Medicine Professionalism Award (Faculty) is presented annually to a faculty member who recognizes the importance of promoting ethical and professional behaviour within our community, demonstrates exemplary professionalism and embody the Faculty’s core professionalism values: respect, collaboration, excellence, compassion and empathy, integrity and honesty, altruism, wellness, equity, confidentiality, responsibility and accountability, dedication and self-improvement.

Eligibility: All professors with a Faculty appointment in the Faculty of Medicine are eligible. This award can be granted at any point in a career, but cannot be won by the same individual more than once in a seven (7) year period.

Nomination process: Candidates for the Professionalism Award must be nominated by faculty members, colleagues, learners or community members. If no candidates are submitted, the Dean and Vice-Deans may propose nominations.

Nominations must be submitted using the online submission platform. This platform cannot be accessed until the competition is officially launched.

Nomination package requirements:

A letter of nomination (max. 2 pages) should include specific examples of how the individual exemplifies these attributes of professionalism.
Candidate's CV (include any career interruptions such as leaves, COVID-19 related delays, etc.)
Endorsement letter from the candidate’s immediate supervisor, if they are not the nominator.
A self-identification questionnaire (the link for this questionnaire will be sent to the nominee by email).

Deadline: The 2022 competition will launch mid-May and will close June 20. The nomination deadline has been extended to 11:59 p.m. on June 27, 2022.

Selection criteria: The candidate is recognized for making an exceptional contribution to activities that have promoted professionalism core values at the Faculty by (the following are examples and are not intended to be exhaustive):

Modelling and advocating for exemplary conduct in the work environment;
Leadership in enhancing professional behaviour amongst the faculty;
Encouraging professional identity formation in learners;
Contribution in scholarly work that explores and advances the field;
Evidence of previous recognition by colleagues, trainees or patients.

Selection process: The Selection Committee is chaired by the Director of Awards and Prizes for Excellence in Education and Research, and composed of departmental and learners representatives. The Committee’s selection is then presented to the Faculty of Medicine Executive Leadership Team for final approval.

Award: The recipient will be presented with a commemorative plaque.

Strategic Priority 4: Francophonie

The Faculty of Medicine Award for the Promotion of Francophonie is presented annually to a faculty member in recognition of the promotion of Francophonie in all aspects of their work in academia and beyond.

Eligibility: All professors with a Faculty appointment in the Faculty of Medicine are eligible. This award is also open to teams. This award can be granted at any point in a career, but cannot be won by the same individual more than once in a seven (7) year period.

Nominations process: Candidates for the Francophonie Award must be nominated by faculty members, colleagues or by learners in the Faculty of Medicine. If no candidates are submitted, the Dean and Vice-Deans may propose nominations.

Nominations must be submitted using the online submission platform. This platform cannot be accessed until the competition is officially launched.

Nomination package requirements:

A letter of nomination (max. 2 pages) describing the candidate’s exceptional contribution to the promotion of Francophonie.
Candidate's CV (include any career interruptions such as leaves, COVID-19 related delays, etc.)
Optional: Endorsements letters from learners, other faculty members or members of the community.
A self-identification questionnaire (the link for this questionnaire will be sent to the nominee by email).

Deadline: The 2022 competition will launch mid-May and will close June 20. The nomination deadline has been extended to 11:59 p.m. on June 27, 2022.

Selection criteria: This award seeks to recognize individuals who are actively promoting Francophonie in their work in academia, research, clinical practice and beyond. The candidate should have completed a significant portion of their career in French (teaching, clinical practice, research, publications, collaborations, etc.). The impact of their contributions to Francophonie can be at the regional, national and/or international level either through their institution, particular organizational partners or the community at large. Contributions can include (but are not limited to) implementing systemic changes to promote Francophonie long-term, development of tools to facilitate learning and uptake of French, leadership and engagement with francophone communities.

Selection process: The Selection Committee is chaired by the Director of Awards and Prizes for Excellence in Education and Research, and composed of departmental and learners representatives. The Committee’s selection is then presented to the Faculty of Medicine Executive Leadership Team for final approval.

Award: The recipient will be presented with a commemorative plaque.

The Faculty of Medicine Francophile Award is presented annually to a non-Francophone faculty member whose actions and interventions contribute to the development of the French language and culture.

Eligibility: All non-Francophone professors with a Faculty appointment in the Faculty of Medicine are eligible. This award is also open to teams. This award can be granted at any point in a career, but cannot be won by the same individual more than once in a seven (7) year period.

Nominations process: Candidates for the Francophile Award must be nominated by faculty members, colleagues or by learners in the Faculty of Medicine. If no candidates are submitted, the Dean and Vice-Deans may propose nominations.

Nominations must be submitted using the online submission platform. This platform cannot be accessed until the competition is officially launched.

Nomination package requirements:

A letter of nomination (max. 2 pages) describing the candidate’s exceptional contribution to the development of French language and culture.
Candidate's CV (include any career interruptions such as leaves, COVID-19 related delays, etc.)
Optional: Endorsements letters from learners, other faculty members or members of the community.
A self-identification questionnaire (the link for this questionnaire will be sent to the nominee by email).

Deadline: The 2022 competition will launch mid-May and will close June 20. The nomination deadline has been extended to 11:59 p.m. on June 27, 2022.

Selection criteria: This award seeks to recognize individuals who:

lead by example in the use of French and bilingualism in communications;
advocate for the cause of the Francophonie in a minority situation;
believe in and defend the active offer (the active offer is the invitation to communicate using either English or French); and
promote the "Francophonie" axis of the Faculty of Medicine's strategic plan.

Selection process: The Selection Committee is chaired by the Director of Awards and Prizes for Excellence in Education and Research, and composed of departmental and learners representatives. The Committee’s selection is then presented to the Faculty of Medicine Executive Leadership Team for final approval.

Award: The recipient will be presented with a commemorative plaque.

Strategic Priority 5: Internationalization and Global Health

The Faculty of Medicine International Impact Award recognizes the most skilled and dedicated Faculty member who demonstrates exceptional leadership and commitment in advancing the Faculty strategic mandate of Internationalization. This individual (or team) has been instrumental in the development, promotion, and/or success of international research and/or education partnerships.

*Two prizes will be awarded in this category: one recognizing work in French, and one recognizing work in English.

Eligibility: All professors with a Faculty appointment in the Faculty of Medicine are eligible. This award is also open to teams. This award can be granted at any point in a career, but cannot be won by the same individual more than once in a seven (7) year period.

Nominations process: Candidates for the International Impact Award must be nominated by faculty members, colleagues or by learners in the Faculty of Medicine. If no candidates are submitted, the Dean and Vice-Deans may propose nominations.

Nominations must be submitted using the online submission platform. This platform cannot be accessed until the competition is officially launched.

Nomination package requirements:

A letter of nomination (max. 2 pages) describing the candidate’s exceptional contribution to the internationalization mandate of the Faculty.
Candidate's CV (include any career interruptions such as leaves, COVID-19 related delays, etc.)
Optional: Endorsements letters from learners, other faculty members or members of the community.
A self-identification questionnaire (the link for this questionnaire will be sent to the nominee by email).

Deadline: The 2022 competition will launch mid-May and will close June 20. The nomination deadline has been extended to 11:59 p.m. on June 27, 2022.

Selection criteria: This award seeks to recognize individuals who are actively working for the advancement of the Faculty of Medicine’s Internationalization strategic mandate by, for example:

Promoting and engaging in a multidisciplinary approach to international initiatives;
Making exceptional and measurable contributions toward an international partnership for which the value proposition benefits the faculty on many levels;
Exhibiting a true commitment to advancing and supporting the International mission, vision and strategic direction of Faculty;

Candidates may have participated in the following activities (not an exhaustive list): mentoring incoming international students, international partnership agreements, or contributions during an international crisis.

Selection process: The Selection Committee is chaired by the Director of Awards and Prizes for Excellence in Education and Research, and composed of departmental and learners representatives. The Committee’s selection is then presented to the Faculty of Medicine Executive Leadership Team for final approval.

Award: The recipient will be presented with a commemorative plaque.

The Faculty of Medicine International Impact Award recognizes the most skilled and dedicated Faculty member who demonstrates exceptional leadership and commitment in advancing the Faculty strategic mandate of Internationalization. This individual (or team) has been instrumental in the development, promotion, and/or success of international research and/or education partnerships.

*Two prizes will be awarded in this category: one recognizing work in French, and one recognizing work in English.

Eligibility: All professors with a Faculty appointment in the Faculty of Medicine are eligible. This award is also open to teams. This award can be granted at any point in a career, but cannot be won by the same individual more than once in a seven (7) year period.

Nominations process: Candidates for the International Impact Award must be nominated by faculty members, colleagues or by learners in the Faculty of Medicine. If no candidates are submitted, the Dean and Vice-Deans may propose nominations.

Nominations must be submitted using the online submission platform. This platform cannot be accessed until the competition is officially launched.

Nomination package requirements:

A letter of nomination (max. 2 pages) describing the candidate’s exceptional contribution to the internationalization mandate of the Faculty.
Candidate's CV (include any career interruptions such as leaves, COVID-19 related delays, etc.)
Optional: Endorsements letters from learners, other faculty members or members of the community.
A self-identification questionnaire (the link for this questionnaire will be sent to the nominee by email).

Deadline: The 2022 competition will launch mid-May and will close June 20. The nomination deadline has been extended to 11:59 p.m. on June 27, 2022.

Selection criteria: This award seeks to recognize individuals who are actively working for the advancement of the Faculty of Medicine’s Internationalization strategic mandate by, for example:

Promoting and engaging in a multidisciplinary approach to international initiatives;
Making exceptional and measurable contributions toward an international partnership for which the value proposition benefits the faculty on many levels;
Exhibiting a true commitment to advancing and supporting the International mission, vision and strategic direction of Faculty;

Candidates may have participated in the following activities (not an exhaustive list): mentoring incoming international students, international partnership agreements, or contributions during an international crisis.

Selection process: The Selection Committee is chaired by the Director of Awards and Prizes for Excellence in Education and Research, and composed of departmental and learners representatives. The Committee’s selection is then presented to the Faculty of Medicine Executive Leadership Team for final approval.

Award: The recipient will be presented with a commemorative plaque.

The Faculty of Medicine Award for Leadership in Global Health recognizes the most skilled and dedicated Faculty member who demonstrates exceptional leadership and commitment in advancing the Faculty strategic mandate of Global Health.

Eligibility: All professors with a Faculty appointment in the Faculty of Medicine are eligible. This award is also open to teams. This award can be granted at any point in a career, but cannot be won by the same individual more than once in a seven (7) year period.

Nominations process: Candidates for the Award for Leadership in Global Health must be nominated by faculty members, colleagues or by learners in the Faculty of Medicine. If no candidates are submitted, the Dean and Vice-Deans may propose nominations.

Nominations must be submitted using the online submission platform. This platform cannot be accessed until the competition is officially launched.

Nomination package requirements:

A letter of nomination (max. 2 pages) describing the candidate’s exceptional contribution to the internationalization mandate of the Faculty.
Candidate's CV (include any career interruptions such as leaves, COVID-19 related delays, etc.)
Optional: Endorsements letters from learners, other faculty members or members of the community.
A self-identification questionnaire (the link for this questionnaire will be sent to the nominee by email).

Deadline: The 2022 competition will launch mid-May and will close June 20. The nomination deadline has been extended to 11:59 p.m. on June 27, 2022.

Selection criteria: This award seeks to recognize individuals who are actively working for the advancement of the Faculty of Medicine’s Global Health strategic mandate by, for example:

Demonstrating advocacy and altruism to improve the wellbeing of vulnerable populations;
Promoting and engaging in a multidisciplinary approach Global Health initiatives;
Exhibiting a true commitment to advancing and supporting the Global Health mission, vision and strategic direction of Faculty;

Candidates may have participated in the following activities (not an exhaustive list): research on global health programs to identify best practices and potential collaborations, innovative projects with a lasting impact on marginalized populations (locally, nationally, or abroad), or contributions during an international crisis.

Selection process: The Selection Committee is chaired by the Director of Awards and Prizes for Excellence in Education and Research, and composed of departmental and learners representatives. The Committee’s selection is then presented to the Faculty of Medicine Executive Leadership Team for final approval.

Award: The recipient will be presented with a commemorative plaque.

Faculty Member Awards of Excellence

Strategic Priority 1: Education

Educator of the Year – Pre-clerkship arrow_drop_down

Educator of the Year – Clerkship/Residency/Fellowship/Continuing Education arrow_drop_down

Educator of the Year – Basic Sciences arrow_drop_down

Mentor of the Year – Clinical arrow_drop_down

Mentor of the Year – Basic Sciences arrow_drop_down

Strategic Priority 2: Research

Researcher of the Year – Clinical arrow_drop_down

Researcher of the Year – Biomedical arrow_drop_down

Researcher of the Year – Public Health and Epidemiology arrow_drop_down

Researcher of the Year – Innovation, Education and Medical Humanities arrow_drop_down

Early-Career Researcher of the Year – Clinical arrow_drop_down

Early-Career Researcher of the Year – Biomedical arrow_drop_down

Early-Career Researcher of the Year – Public Health and Epidemiology arrow_drop_down

Early-Career Researcher of the Year – Innovation, Education and Medical Humanities arrow_drop_down

Publication of the Year – Clinical arrow_drop_down

Publication of the Year – Biomedical arrow_drop_down

Publication of the Year – Public Health and Epidemiology arrow_drop_down

Publication of the Year – Innovation, Education and Medical Humanities arrow_drop_down

Strategic Priority 3: Engagement

Outstanding Service Award arrow_drop_down

Award for Leadership in Wellness arrow_drop_down

Award for Leadership in Equity, Diversity and Inclusion arrow_drop_down

Social Accountability Award arrow_drop_down

Professionalism Award arrow_drop_down

Strategic Priority 4: Francophonie

Award for the Promotion of Francophonie arrow_drop_down

Francophile Award arrow_drop_down

Strategic Priority 5: Internationalization and Global Health

International Impact Award (English) arrow_drop_down

International Impact Award (French) arrow_drop_down

Award for Leadership in Global Health arrow_drop_down