There is no better way to begin a new year than to acknowledge those whose commitments to our discipline have been exemplary. Congratulations to the following recipients of the 2011 College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) and Research and Education Foundation (REF) scholarships, grants, honours, and awards. May the dedication and achievements of these colleagues serve as an inspiration to all.
W. Victor Johnston Award
Dr Nick Busing, Ottawa, Ont
This award is named in honour of the late Dr W. Victor Johnston, the CFPC’s first Executive Director, from 1954 to 1964. It recognizes outstanding national or international family medicine leaders for their continuous and enduring contributions to our specialty, with the recipient presenting the W. Victor Johnston Oration at Convocation.
CFPC-Scotiabank Family Medicine Lectureship
Mr André Picard, Montreal, Que
This award recognizes an outstanding Canadian or international figure who has contributed substantially in thought or deed to issues related to the health and well-being of people in Canada or around the world. This award is supported by donations from Scotiabank.
Canada’s Family Physicians of the Year: Reg L. Perkin Awards
Dr Marjorie Docherty, Kelowna, BC
Dr Leonard Wade, Vulcan, Alta
Dr J. Stewart McMillan, Regina, Sask
Dr Joanne Maier, Brandon, Man
Dr Philip Hébert, Toronto, Ont
Dr Johanne Blais, Boischatel, Que
Dr Michel Landry, Dieppe, NB
Dr Peter Hooley, Stratford, PEI
Dr Shelagh M. Leahey, Yarmouth, NS
Dr Robert T. Miller, St John’s, Nfld
These awards, named in honour of Dr Reg L. Perkin, CFPC Executive Director from 1985 to 1996, recognize outstanding CFPC family physician members who exemplify the 4 principles of family medicine through contributions to patient care, teaching, research, and community services. These awards are supported by donations from Merck Frosst Canada Ltd.
Donald I. Rice Award
Dr Garey Mazowita, Vancouver, BC
This award, named in honour of Dr Donald I. Rice, CFPC Executive Director from 1965 to 1985, recognizes an outstanding CFPC family physician member for contributions to teaching and leadership in our discipline, and supports the award recipient for a 2-year period to present his or her experiences and perspectives at Chapter scientific assemblies and department of family medicine conferences. This award is supported by member donations to the D.I. Rice Fund of the REF.
Jean-Pierre Despins Award
Dr Guillaume Charbonneau, Messines, Que
This award, named in memory of the late Dr Jean-Pierre Despins, CFPC President from 1995 to 1996 and Chair of the Board of the REF from 1999 to 2000, honours a CFPC family physician member identified as an outstanding advocate and public spokesperson for family medicine, family physicians, and patients. This award is supported by member donations to the J–P Despins Fund of the REF.
Ian McWhinney Family Medicine Education Award
Dr Ian Scott, Vancouver, BC
This award, named in honour of Dr Ian McWhinney, the first Professor and Chair of a Canadian University Department of Family Medicine (University of Western Ontario, 1968 to 1987), is presented to a family medicine teacher recognized by peers and students for his or her outstanding contribution to family medicine education. This award is supported by member donations to the Ian McWhinney Fund of the REF.
Family Medicine Researcher of the Year
Dr France Légaré, Quebec, Que
This award honours a family medicine researcher who has been a pivotal force in, and has made an original contribution to, family medicine research.
Lifetime Achievement Awards in Family Medicine Research
Dr Claude Beaudoin (deceased), Laval, Que
Dr Ann Macaulay, Montreal, Que
Dr Robert W. Putnam, Halifax, NS
Dr John Ross (deceased), St John’s, Nfld
Dr Graham J. Worrall, Glovertown, Nfld
These awards honour individuals who were trailblazers and leaders in, and who have made considerable career contributions to, family medicine research.
Honorary Membership
Dr Julio Ceitlin, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Dr Deana Midmer (deceased), Toronto, Ont
Dr Luis Oppenheimer, Winnipeg, Man
This honour recognizes individuals who are not CFPC members who have made outstanding contributions to the CFPC, family medicine, the health care system, or the health and well-being of the population in Canada or abroad.
AMS–Mimi Divinsky Awards for History and Narrative in Family Medicine
Best English story by a family physician: “Hearing Hope,” by Dr Charlie Guiang, Toronto, Ont
Best French story by a family physician: “Le lien,” by Dr Stéphanie Perron, Shawinigan-Sud, Que
Best story by a resident: “Merci pour le jus d’orange,” by Dr Geneviève L’Écuyer, Saint-Jérôme, Que
These awards are named in memory of the late Dr Mimi Divinsky for her role as a pioneer in narrative medicine in Canada. They are supported by donations from Associated Medical Services Inc.
CFPC Awards of Excellence
Dr Robert Annis, Listowel, Ont
Dr Rénald Bergeron, Quebec, Que
Dr Gary Bloch, Toronto, Ont
Dr Keyna Bracken, Hamilton, Ont
Dr Sandy Buchman, Toronto, Ont
Dr Kenneth Burgess, Hamilton, Ont
Dr Christopher Burnett, Niverville, Man
Dr Paul Chiasson, Dieppe, NB
Dr Roxanne Cooper, Conception Bay South, Nfld
Dr Michael Cord, Toronto, Ont
Dr Évelyne DesAulniers, Grande-Vallée, Que
Dr Anne Doig, Saskatoon, Sask
Dr Alicia Donohue, Ottawa, Ont
Dr Karlyne Dufour, Riverview, NB
Dr Nancy Fowler, Hamilton, Ont
Dr C. Dale Guenter, Hamilton, Ont
Dr David Keast, London, Ont
Dr Stirling Keizer, Charlottetown, PEI
Dr Dennis Kreptul, Calgary, Alta
Dr Stephen Kurdyak, Vancouver, BC
Dr Michel Labrecque, Quebec, Que
Dr Daniel Lalla, Cowansville, Que
Dr Sandra Lee, Winnipeg, Man
Dr Sharon Leibel, Regina, Sask
Dr Peter J. Lin, North York, Ont
Dr Steven MacDougall, Sydney, NS
Dr Donna Manca, Edmonton, Alta
Dr Julie Massé, Val-d’Or, Que
Dr Heather McLean, Thunder Bay, Ont
Dr Colin McNeill, Vancouver, BC
Dr Akber Mithani, Vancouver, BC
Dr Caroline Noory, Rigaud, Que
Dr Robert A. Oliver, Dartmouth, NS
Dr David Paterson, Windsor, Ont
Dr Shelley Ross, Edmonton, Alta
Dr Sandra Sas, Kenora, Ont
Dr Daniel Simon, Grande-Vallée, Que
Dr Ian M. Simpson, Corner Brook, Nfld
Dr Deborah Smith, Sudbury, Ont
Dr James Tazzeo, Orillia, Ont
Dr Annick Turcotte, Longueuil, Que
Dr Maggie Watt, Duncan, BC
Dr Colleen Webster, Kingston, Ont
Dr Bruce Wright, Calgary, Alta
Dr Jenni Zelin, Charlottetown, PEI
Awards of Excellence recognize CFPC members who in the past 12 to 24 months have made outstanding contributions to patient care, community service, hospital or health care institutions, the health care system, College activities (National or Chapter), teaching, research, or other elements of the discipline of family medicine.
CFPC CERTIFICATION EXAMINATION AWARDS
Irwin Bean Award
Dr Sandeep Mangat, Placentia, Nfld
Bob Robertson Award
Dr MaryBeth DeRocher, Toronto, Ont
These awards, honouring the late Dr Irwin Bean, CFPC President from 1962 to 1963 and the first Chair of the CFPC’s Committee on Examinations, and the late Dr Bob Robertson, CFPC President from 1980 to 1981, are presented annually to the candidates who achieve the highest standing among practice-eligible candidates and family medicine residents, respectively, in the Certification Examination in Family Medicine.
MEDICAL STUDENT AWARDS
CFPC Medical Student Leadership Awards
Dr Diala El-Zammar, University of British Columbia
Dr Amber Jorgensen, University of Calgary
Dr Harbir Gill, University of Alberta
Dr Melanie Flegel, University of Saskatchewan
Dr Dwight Klippenstine, University of Manitoba
Dr Paul Miron, Northern Ontario School of Medicine
Dr Patricia Uniac, University of Western Ontario
Dr Lindsay Alston, McMaster University
Dr Keely Giles, University of Toronto
Dr Kenneth Collins, Queen’s University
Dr Dana Abenstein, University of Ottawa
Dr Annie St-Pierre, Laval University
Dr Signe Richer, McGill University
Dr Isabelle Gendron, University of Montreal
Dr Meggie-Anne Roy, University of Sherbrooke
Dr Tracy Gallant, Dalhousie University
Dr Amy Pieroway, Memorial University of Newfoundland
These awards recognize the leadership abilities of outstanding Canadian medical students in their final undergraduate year of study at each medical school. These awards are supported by donations from Scotiabank.
CFPC Medical Student Scholarships
Ms Shahana Nathwani, University of British Columbia
Ms Sarah Lalonde, University of Calgary
Ms Samantha Stasiuk, University of Alberta
Ms Taffeta Overli-Domes, University of Saskatchewan
Mr Calvin Bergen, University of Manitoba
Ms Allison Sweeney, Northern Ontario School of Medicine
Ms Ashley Lee, University of Western Ontario
Ms Julie Plume, McMaster University
Mrs Alison Delorme, University of Toronto
Mr Alexandre Atfield, Queen’s University
Ms Michelle van Walraven, University of Ottawa
Mr Louis-Philippe Gagnon, Laval University
Ms Lee Reichman, McGill University
Mr Jean-François Verville, University of Montreal
Ms Valérie Therriault, University of Sherbrooke
Ms Jenna Creaser, Dalhousie University
Mr Matthew Ryan, Memorial University of Newfoundland
These scholarships recognize outstanding Canadian medical students in their second-last undergraduate year of study who have demonstrated interest in, or commitment to, careers in family medicine. These awards are supported by donations from Scotiabank.
FAMILY MEDICINE RESIDENT AWARDS
Murray Stalker Memorial Award
Dr Brodie Ramin, Ottawa, Ont
This award, named in memory of the late Dr Murray Stalker, first CFPC President (1954 to 1955), recognizes an outstanding family medicine resident as a potential leader in the discipline of family medicine based on current leadership, academic standing, research accomplishments, and communication skills.
Research Awards for Family Medicine Residents
Dr Priya Vasa, University of Toronto
Drs Marie-Christine Dorion and Mathieu Moreau, University of Montreal
These awards recognize the outstanding research achievements of family medicine residents. These awards are supported by donations from the Professional Association of Internes and Residents of Ontario Trust Fund.
Nadine St-Pierre Award
Drs Katerine Charbonneau-Perry, Eva Ouedraogo, Justine Lafrance, Amélie Roy, and Kathleen Dulac, Laval University This award, named in honour of the late Dr Nadine St-Pierre, who was instrumental in the development of the French-language version of the Certification Examination in Family Medicine, recognizes an outstanding Francophone family medicine resident leader.
CFPC Family Medicine Resident Leadership Awards
Dr Steve Yau, University of British Columbia
Dr Rachel DeFina, University of Calgary
Dr Robert Warren, University of Alberta
Dr Michael Bayda, University of Saskatchewan
Dr Sasha Ho Farris Nyirabu, University of Manitoba
Dr Adam Moir, Northern Ontario School of Medicine
Dr Victor Ng, University of Western Ontario
Dr Archna Gupta, McMaster University
Dr Kimberley Kitto, University of Toronto
Dr Danyaal Raza, Queen’s University
Dr Brodie Ramin, University of Ottawa
Dr Marie-Pierre Dumas, Laval University
Dr Marie-Renée B. Lajoie, McGill University
Dr Geneviève Côté, University of Montreal
Dr Karine Bériault, University of Sherbrooke
Dr Christopher Gallant, Dalhousie University
Dr Neil Cheeseman, Memorial University of Newfoundland
These awards recognize the leadership abilities of outstanding senior family medicine residents from each of Canada’s family medicine residency programs. They are supported by donations from Scotiabank.
CFPC Family Medicine Resident Awards for Scholarship
Dr Venetia Mah, University of British Columbia
Dr Regan Steed, University of Calgary
Dr Martin Moran, University of Alberta
Dr Larissa A. Pawluck, University of Saskatchewan
Dr Jaimie Law, University of Manitoba
Dr Samuel Stone, Northern Ontario School of Medicine
Dr Alex Duong, University of Western Ontario
Drs Deema Abdul Hadi, Kristina Powles, and Ximena Sandino, University of Toronto
Dr Sarah Pearce, Queen’s University
Dr Jennifer Brodeur, University of Ottawa
Drs Jasmin Bouchard and Simon Porchetta, Laval University
Dr Marie-Renée B. Lajoie, McGill University
Dr Nicolas Mercier, University of Montreal
Drs Philippe Boisvert, Pierre-Luc Dazé, Veronique Fournier, Olivier Gousse-Matte, and Frédèric Lemaire, University of Sherbrooke
Dr Ian Bekker, Dalhousie University
Dr Sarah Sandwith, Memorial University of Newfoundland
These awards recognize the best scholarly work of senior family medicine residents from each university department of family medicine in Canada.
Early Career Development Awards
Dr Maxine Dumas-Pilon, Montreal, Que
Dr Rita McCracken, Vancouver, BC
These awards recognize outstanding family physicians in their first 5 years of practice for their early career leadership abilities. They are supported by donations from TD Meloche Monnex.
RESEARCH ARTICLE AWARDS
Canadian Family Physician Best Original Research Article
Dr Anne-Marie McLellan, Montreal, Que with Drs Carlos Brailovsky, Paul Rainsberry, and Ian Bowmer and Ms Micheline Desrochers
Examination outcomes for international medical graduates pursuing or completing family residency training in Quebec. Can Fam Physician 2010;56:912–8.
Recipients are recognized for original research judged to be the best of its genre published in Canadian Family Physician during the preceding year.
CFPC Outstanding Family Medicine Research Article
Dr Moira Stewart, London, Ont with Drs John F. Sangster, Bridget L. Ryan, Jeffrey S. Hoch, Irene Cohen, Carol L. McWilliam, Evelyn Vingilis, Ian R. McWhinney, and Ms Joan Mitchell and Ms Christine Tyrrell Integrating Physician Services in the Home. Evaluation of an innovative program. Can Fam Physician 2010;56:1166–74.
This award recognizes the best research article published in a national or international journal during the preceding year that was based on family medicine research carried out by a CFPC member.
CONTINUING EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AWARDS
C. Robert Kemp Palliative Care Scholarships
Dr David May, Powell River, BC
Dr Irene Ying, Toronto, Ont
These awards, presented in memory of the late Dr C. Robert Kemp, a Past President of the Ontario College of Family Physicians (1967 to 1968), support family physicians’ participation in palliative care continuing education programs. These awards are supported by donations from the Kemp Family Stoney Creek Fund of the Hamilton Community Foundation.
Sadok Besrour Scholarship for Global Health Projects
Dr Christine Gibson, Calgary, Alta
This scholarship supports CFPC members in activities engaging in global health care projects either in Canada or abroad, and in promoting family medicine abroad. Clinical activities, teaching, research, or conference attendance will be considered.
Hollister King Rural Family Practice Scholarship
Dr Mohammed Hadi, Campbellford, Ont
Awarded in memory of the late Dr Hollister King, CFPC President from 1977 to 1978 and former Chief of Family Practice at Women’s College Hospital in Toronto, Ont, this scholarship provides an opportunity for a practising family physician to attain or enhance special skills in delivery of rural medical care. This award is supported by member donations to the REF Hollister King Fund.
Daniel Glazier Awards in Adolescent Mental Health and Substance Abuse
Dr Amanda Bell, Port Colborne, Ont
Dr Marcia Kostenuik, Barrie, Ont
Dr Mireille C. St-Jean, Ottawa, Ont
These awards are named in memory of Daniel Glazier, a young man from Toronto who died at 18 years of age in July 2009 of circumstances related to mental health and substance abuse. They are designed for family physicians, family physician researchers, and educators who propose research, clinical programs or tools, or professional development to assist family physicians in assessing and treating such young patients.
CFPC Environmental Health Award
Dr Kapil Khatter, Ottawa, Ont
This award is presented to a CFPC family physician member who has demonstrated leadership in the area of environmental health. The recipient will also be awarded the Nicole Bruinsma Award for Environmental Leadership presented by the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment and the Cheer Foundation in memory of Dr Nicole Bruinsma. This award is supported by the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment and the CFPC REF.
Janus Continuing Professional Development Scholarships
Dr Nicole Devost, Port Perry, Ont
Dr Amy Gausvik, Calgary, Alta
Dr Jeff Hogan, Kingston, Ont
Dr David W. Knox, Orangeville, Ont
Dr Elisa Mori Torres, St Albert, Alta
Dr I. Margaret Munro, Thunder Bay, Ont
Dr Cameron Oishi, Orleans, Ont
Dr John Omura, Vancouver, BC
Dr See Wei Ooi, Midway, BC
Dr Veronique Parent, Levis, Que
Dr Leonora Regenstreif, Hamilton, Ont
Dr James Evan Roll, Vancouver, BC
Dr Mahsa Safavi, Richmond Hill, Ont
Dr Kathleen Singleton, Halifax, NS
Dr Aynharan Sinnarajah, Calgary, Alta
Dr Drew Sommerfeldt, Lethbridge, Alta
Through these scholarships, the CFPC’s Janus Project supports family doctors carrying out continuing professional development activities related to meeting the changing needs of their patients and communities. These scholarships are supported by donations from Associated Medical Services Inc and Scotiabank.
Continuing Professional Development Program Award
Dr Arun Sayal, Toronto, Ont
This award recognizes a Mainpro-accredited educational program that has provided an exceptional learning experience to practising or practice-eligible CFPC members. The award is presented to the individual or group responsible for the design, development, and implementation of the winning continuing professional development program.
Geeta Gupta Equity and Diversity Award
Dr Maureen Mayhew, Vancouver, BC
This award is presented in honour of Dr Geeta Gupta, a family physician devoted to working with minority and ethnic communities, and recognizes an outstanding family physician who has shown leadership in caring for diverse patients or populations. This award is supported by donations to the REF from the Ben Topor Family Foundation through the Jewish Community Foundation of Montreal.
CFPC RESEARCH AWARDS AND GRANTS
Janus Research Grants
Dr Nancy V. Craig, Edmonton, Alta
Dr Marion W. Dove, Montreal, Que
Dr Leonora Sara Lalla, Montreal West, Que
Dr Sharen Madden, Sioux Lookout, Ont
Dr Bradley J. Monteleone, Kelowna, BC
Dr Brian H. Rowe, Edmonton, Alta
Dr Jean A.C. Triscott, Edmonton, Alta
Dr Alain Vanasse, Sherbrooke, Que
These grants support academic and community-based family physicians, CFPC members in active practice, to carry out research projects that meet the changing needs of their patients and communities in Canada.
Janus Research Proposal Development Grants
Dr Leanne Kerr, Port Perry, Ont
These grants support academic and community-based family physicians, CFPC members in active practice, in the development of a research grant proposal.
British Columbia College of Family Physicians (BCCFP) Research Awards
Dr Jyothi Jayaraman, Vancouver, BC
Dr Margaret Manville, Comox, BC
These awards support original research carried out by practising family physician members of the BCCFP, postgraduate family medicine residents, or medical students enrolled at the University of British Columbia. These awards are supported by the BCCFP Research Awards Fund.
FELLOWSHIP
Fellowship in the College of Family Physicians of Canada (FCFP) is an honour the CFPC confers upon Certificant members in good standing who have maintained their Certification for a minimum of 10 consecutive years, demonstrating their ongoing commitment to continuing professional development and lifelong learning. The names of CFPC Fellows for 2011 can be found at www.cfpc.ca/awards.
LIFE MEMBERS
Life membership is awarded to those 70 years of age or older who have been CFPC members in good standing for at least 10 consecutive years immediately before the date of nomination. The names of Life Members for 2011 can be found at www.cfpc.ca/awards.
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