Table of Glass Awards

Awards & Recognition

Awards are one of the ways the Department of Family Medicine recognizes the contributions that strengthen our department and support its academic, clinical, research, administrative, and service missions.

The Department is proud to celebrate faculty members and administrative support staff who have earned distinction through their work. Granted annually, these awards acknowledge contributions that advance family medicine, support our programs, and reflect the dedication of our departmental community.

Residents are recognized through other important opportunities throughout the year, including Unit resident graduations and the annual Research, Inquiry and Opinion Day in June.

Explore the current and previous award recipients below to learn more about the people whose contributions continue to shape the Department of Family Medicine.

Faculty Awards

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Clinical Preceptor Award

Dr. Anne Marie Auclair

This award recognizes Dr. Anne-Marie Auclair, Lecturer, for her longstanding commitment to clinical teaching and learner supervision within the Francophone stream. As a physician at ESFAM, she plays an active role as a clinical preceptor for medical students and Family Medicine residents, including EM1 and EM2 trainees, third- and fourth-year medical students, and off-service residents. Her consistent involvement in direct supervision, remediation processes, and learner evaluations reflects her dedication to supporting trainee development and Francophone medical education. 

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Clinical Preceptor Award

Dr. Eoghan O’Shea

This award recognizes Dr. Eoghan O’Shea, Assistant Professor, for his dedication to clinical teaching, learner mentorship, and patient-centred care. As a family physician at The Ottawa Hospital’s Riverside site and a primary preceptor for Family Medicine residents, he supports learners through one-on-one supervision, practical clinical teaching, and case-based learning. His experience in both community and hospital-based Family Medicine, interest in geriatrics, and functionally bilingual practice reflect his strong commitment to preparing learners to provide thoughtful, comprehensive care. 

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Early Career Award (Anglophone)

Dr. Janet Barber

This award recognizes Dr. Janet Barber, Lecturer, for her impressive growth and contributions as an outstanding teacher, dedicated preceptor, and valued colleague at the Primrose Family Medicine Clinic. Her professionalism and strong commitment to engaging and supporting learners shape her work, and as Unit Undergraduate Director, she leads thoughtful innovations in clinic flow and inbox management that enhance patient care and team efficiency. A skilled sports medicine physician, she shares her expertise generously while providing high‑quality, patient‑centred care. 

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Early Career Award (Francophone)

Dr. Cassandra Poulin

This award recognizes Dr. Cassandra Poulin, Lecturer, for her strong commitment to Francophone medical education, learner mentorship, and curriculum development. As Francophone Director of the Clerkship Program for Years 3 and 4, she plays a key role in teaching, supervision, and supporting medical students throughout their clinical training. Her leadership in preceptor recruitment and the redesign of boot camp week reflects her dedication to strengthening the learner experience and adapting educational programming to meet evolving training needs. 

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Educational Leadership and Teaching Award

Dr. Alison Eyre

This award recognizes Dr. Alison Eyre, Associate Professor, for her leadership in medical education, primary care strategy, and team-based learning. Her work has contributed to regional primary care planning, integrated care education, and the advancement of collaborative training models for future family physicians and nurse practitioners. Through her leadership with the Ontario eConsult Centre of Excellence and her advocacy for equitable access to care, Dr. Eyre demonstrates a strong commitment to educational innovation, health equity, and strengthening primary care systems

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Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Award

Dr. Denice Lewis

This award recognizes Dr. Denice Lewis, Assistant Professor and Director of Education Innovation and Transformation, for her strong leadership in advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion through medical education, mentorship, and curriculum development. Through initiatives such as the Black Physician Mentorship Program, anti‑racism education, and her workshop on applying anti‑racist strategies to improve health outcomes, she has created meaningful learning opportunities that support more inclusive and equitable care. Her vision and leadership strengthen how inclusive medical education is taught and practiced. 

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Mentorship Award

Dr. Carol Geller

This award recognizes Dr. Carol Geller, Assistant Professor and Director of Academic Support, for her longstanding commitment to mentorship, academic support and medical education. Through her roles in undergraduate and postgraduate training, she has served as a dedicated mentor to learners and residents, particularly those experiencing academic difficulty. Drawing on her extensive work with marginalized communities at Centretown Community Health Centre, her leadership in learner support and community‑based training reflects a deep commitment to compassionate mentorship, equity, and learner success. 

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Dr. Christiane Kuntz Outstanding Faculty Award

Dr. Elise Azzi

This award recognizes Dr. Elise Azzi, Assistant Professor and Director of Women’s Health, for her transformative leadership in women’s health education, curriculum development and inclusive care. As Program Director of the Enhanced Skills in Women’s Health Program, she has expanded its national and international reach, graduating its largest cohorts and welcoming its first visa‑sponsored fellows. Her scholarly work, leadership of major educational events (Women’s Health Medical Education Summit) and co‑founding of the Women’s Health Network of Ottawa reflect her strong commitment to mentorship, equity, and advancing women’s health. 

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Scholarly Achievement Award

Dr. Jonathan Fitzsimon

This award recognizes Dr. Jonathan Fitzsimon, Assistant Professor, for his impactful contributions to primary care research and innovation. In October 2025, he presented a plenary at the Trillium Primary Care Research Day in Toronto, focusing on an innovative hybrid approach to primary care in Renfrew County that blends virtual and in-person care to support rural and underserved communities. In addition, Dr. Fitzsimon contributed to two significant publications in 2025 examining primary care attachment, unattachment duration, healthcare utilization, cost, and the impact of changes in primary care attachment. 

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Scholarly Achievement Award

Dr. Arun Radhakrishnan

This award recognizes Dr. Arun Radhakrishnan, Assistant Professor, for his leadership in primary care research, AI, innovation, and knowledge translation. As University Tier 2 Chair in Primary Care AI, Innovation, and Implementation, and Clinical Research Director at The Ottawa Hospital Department of Family Practice, he supports faculty and junior researchers through mentorship, funding guidance and project leadership. His work advancing clinical decision-making in primary care, particularly in chronic pain, along with his 2025 publication on electronic consultation in addiction medicine, reflects his significant scholarly contributions.

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Undergraduate Educator of the Year Award

Dr. Michael Ducey

This award recognizes Dr. Michael Ducey, Assistant Professor, for his strong commitment to undergraduate medical education, learner development and curriculum innovation. He has helped modernize the undergraduate experience at uOttawa by addressing the hidden curriculum of practice management, most notably through developing financial literacy programming for medical students and residents. His experience in comprehensive Family Medicine, clinical preceptorship, mentorship and healthcare entrepreneurship as co‑founder of Alodoc reflects his meaningful contributions to preparing learners for the complexities of modern medical practice.

Resident Awards

The Department is pleased to celebrate this year’s resident award recipients across a range of categories. The table below provides an overview of the winners, and additional details, including each recipient’s supervisor and project title, can be found in the dedicated award winners form.

Resident Award Recipients
NamesAward
Dr. Christopher Gupta and Dr. Tyrus Gibson (PGY2, Winchester)(FMRSP) Top Research Project and winners of the Dr. Campbell T. and Pat Lamont Award
Dr. Andréa Rondeau-Brown (PGY2, Civic)(FMRSP) Best Quality Improvement/Program Evaluation /Medical Education
Dr. Nora Shero (PGY2, Montfort)(FMRSP) Best Literature Review
Drs. Nina Varah and Rachel Aubry (PGY2, Bruyere)(FMRSP) Best Survey
Drs. Alexandra Pierce (PGY2, Riverside) & Erin Smith Best Room Presentation Award
Dr. Claire Neilson (PGY2, Pembroke)Best Room Presentation Award
Drs. Catherine Jany & Maira Magsi (PGY2, Civic)Best Room Presentation Award
Dr. Lucas Corallo (PGY2, Primrose)Best Room Presentation Award
Dr. Emi Vargatoth (ESFP-Addicitions Med)Best PGY3 Projects
Dr. Marielle Darnley (ESFP -Care of the Elderly)Best PGY3 Projects
Dr. Madi Jenkins (ESFP -Sport & Exercise Medicine)Best PGY3 Projects
Dr. André Valle Mussi Cruz (PGY2, Civic)New Resident Awards
Dr. Rachel Aubry (PGY2, Bruyere)New Resident Awards
Dr. Andréa Rondeau-Brown (PGY2, Bruyere)New Resident Awards
Dr. Brent Deveau (PGY2, Pembroke)New Resident Awards
Dr. Andrea Barker Odhiambo (PGY2, Bruyere)New Resident Awards
Dr. Janet Wilson (PGY2, Bruyere)New Resident Awards
Dr. Joseph MacIsaac (PGY2, Bruyere)New Resident Awards
Dr. Andréa Rondeau-Brown (PGY2, Bruyere)CFPC Family Medicine Resident Leadership Award

Staff Awards

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Service Excellence Award

Marisa Duval - Senior Project Manager

This award recognizes Marisa for her exceptional professionalism, adaptability and leadership during a period of significant departmental change. She stabilized faculty affairs and communications while supporting new and existing staff, and strengthened relationships with senior leadership. Her collaborative approach, calm under pressure and ability to integrate team members quickly have improved service quality and fostered a more cohesive, inclusive environment within the department.

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Service Excellence Award

Kim Rozon - Education Programs Manager

This award recognizes Kim for her exceptional professionalism, responsiveness and dedication to supporting residents, faculty and colleagues. She consistently provides clear guidance, timely communication and compassionate assistance. Her strong relationship‑building skills, reliability and commitment to teamwork enhance program operations, while her initiative in resolving concerns and improving processes reflects the service excellence that strengthens the Postgraduate Medical Education program.

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Service Excellence Award

Renelle Trepanier - Finance Manager

This award recognizes Renelle for her exceptional professionalism, teamwork and leadership in stabilizing the department’s finance operations. She strengthened relationships across senior leadership, management and external partners while developing an interim budget that improved service quality during a challenging transition. Her calm adaptability, collaborative approach and effective solutions have created a functioning finance office with sound practices that support the department’s evolving needs.