The following awards are available at different times during the year. Check back here to see more details, including information on the application period.

Learner Awards

Name of the AwardDeadlineDetails
CSCI Resident Research AwardJuly 3, 2026One winner per school. $1000 Prize.
Faculty of Medicine - Awards in Education, Discovery, and PartnershipsTBDMultiple award categories available. 
IPAC AwardsApril 10, 2026Multiple awards honouring leadership, mentorship, and contributions advancing Indigenous health. 
MCC Dr. M. Ian Bowmer Award for Leadership in Social AccountabilityApril 30 of the current yearAwarded to one resident nationally per year.
MCC Dr. W. Dale Dauphinee Award for Excellence in Medical EducationApril 30 of the current yearAwarded to one resident nationally per year.
PARO Resident Teaching AwardsTBD 
PSI Research Trainee AwardNo fixed deadlineAvailable to CIP Trainees.
Royal College Kristin Sivertz Resident Leadership AwardApril 17, 2026A nominee must be enrolled in a Royal College-accredited residency program.

Program Awards

Name of the AwardDeadlineDetails
AFMC AwardsTBDMultiple award categories available. 
MCC Dr. Maureen Topps Award for Outstanding Achievement in the Assessment of Clinical CompetenceApril 30 of the current yearIndividual or group who demonstrates sustained excellence in Canadian health care and/or health care research.
PARO Residency Program Excellence AwardTBD 
Royal College Program Director of the Year AwardApril 17, 2026This award is given each year to a program director who has shown a commitment to improving residency (postgraduate) education.

Administrator Awards

Name of the AwardDeadlineDetails
PGME Administrator AwardsTBDMultiple award categories available. 
Royal College Program Administrator Award for ExcellenceApril 17, 2026This award is given each year to a residency program administrator who has shown a commitment to excellence in supporting all aspects of residency education. 
uO Faculty of Medicine Support Staff Awards of ExcellenceTBDFive award categories available. 

Faculty Awards

Name of the AwardDeadlineDetails
Faculty of Medicine - Awards in Education, Discovery, and PartnershipsTBDMultiple award categories available. 
PARO Lois H. Ross Resident Advocate Award for a Non-ClinicianTBDAny administrator, program coordinator, teacher or clinician who works with residents is eligible for nomination.
PARO Dr. Robert Conn Resident Advocate Award for a ClinicianTBDAny clinician who works with residents is eligible for nomination.
PARO Excellence in Clinical Teaching AwardsTBDAny clinical staff member involved in full or part-time clinical teaching of residents is eligible for nomination.

The information on this page is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment from the University of Ottawa.