Dear Colleagues,
I shared with you some of the initiatives of CFPC’s Honours and Awards Program and the Research and Education Foundation in the December issue of Canadian Family Physician.1 I want now to invite you to review the list of award and scholarship recipients for 2013. Please make a point, if you know any of them, to connect with them, when appropriate, to congratulate them. Many recipients remind us of the importance of peer recognition.
I also want to remind you of the deadlines for applications for 2014: grant applications are due March 3; nominations for awards of recognition are due April 1; and resident and student nominations are due June 20. Further information about applications can be found at www.cfpc.ca/awards.
Once again, congratulations to the 2013 recipients of honours, awards, and scholarships! And thank you to Canadian Family Physician for publishing this list.
W. Victor Johnston Award
Dr Michel G. Donoff, Edmonton, Alta
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.
Calvin Gutkin Family Medicine Ambassador Award
Dr Calvin L. Gutkin, Mississauga, Ont
This award, named in honour of Dr Calvin Gutkin, CFPC Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer from 1996 to 2012, recognizes a dynamic leader in Canadian family medicine distinguished for his or her vision, innovation, and relationship building with organizations that support and positively influence the ever changing role of the family physician.
CFPC-Scotiabank Family Medicine Lectureship
Mr Shawn A-in-chut Atleo, Ahousaht First Nation, BC
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 Arthur Thomas Rimmer, Duncan, BC
Dr Harland Irvine, Sundre, Alta
Dr Werner Oberholzer, Radville, Sask
Dr Mark Duerksen, Steinbach, Man
Dr Sarah-Lynn Newbery, Marathon, Ont
Dr Michel Cauchon, Quebec, Que
Dr Jeanne McNeill, Moncton, NB
Dr Kathleen Gallagher, Bedford, NS
Dr Robert J. Kelley, Charlottetown, PEI
Dr Roger Butler, 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 Ivy F. Oandasan, North York, Ont
Dr Diane Clavet, Saint-Denis-de-Brompton, Que
This award, named in honour of the late 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 Paul W.A. Humphries, Spruce Grove, Alta
This award, named in honour 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 James H. Goertzen, Thunder Bay, Ont
This award, named in honour of the late 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 Janusz Kaczorowski, Montreal, 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 Roger Thomas, Calgary, Alta
Dr Anthony S. Valentine (posthumous), Winnipeg, Man
These awards honour individuals who were trailblazers and leaders in, and who have made considerable career contributions to, family medicine research.
Honorary Membership
Dr Colleen Flood, Toronto, Ont
The Right Honourable David Johnston, Ottawa, Ont
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: “Fledgling,” by Dr Vivienne Lemos, Toronto, Ont
Best French story by a family physician: “Merci papa,” by Dr Catherine Hudon, Chicoutimi, Que
Best story by a resident: “Little Things Matter,” by Dr Alexander Kmet, Calgary, Alta
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 James Adams, Sherwood Park, Alta
Dr Fraser Armstrong, Edmonton, Alta
Dr Angela Arnold, Regina, Sask
Dr Marie-Andrée Arsenault, Dunlop, NB
Dr Neil A. Arya, Waterloo, Ont
Dr Peggy Aufricht, Calgary, Alta
Dr Basil Blanchard, Rogersville, NB
Dr Jared Butler, Grand Falls-Windsor, Nfld
Dr Loren Caira, Victoria, BC
Dr Diane Clavet, Saint-Denis-de-Brompton, Que
Dr Megan Dash, Regina, Sask
Dr Reena Dhatt, Sudbury, Ont
Dr Deirdre Duffy, Camrose, Alta
Dr Mark A. Fraser, Carp, Ont
Dr Sophie Galarneau, Montreal, Que
Dr Christopher Graham, Halifax, NS
Dr Suzanne Hall-Losier, Moncton, NB
Dr Amy Horvat, Mono, Ont
Dr Ted Jablonski, Calgary, Alta
Dr Christa M. Jeney, Etobicoke, Ont
Dr Janusz Kaczorowski, Montreal, Que
Dr Vivan Kilvert, Ladysmith, BC
Dr Michael Klein, Roberts Creek, BC
Dr Valerie F. Krym, Schomberg, Ont
Dr Julian Kyne, Airdrie, Alta
Dr Mélanie Lacasse, Gatineau, Que
Dr Suzanne Laurin, Montreal, Que
Dr Joseph Lee, Kitchener, Ont
Dr Michael Lee-Poy, Kitchener, Ont
Dr Paul Mackey, Fort St John, BC
Dr Steven MacNeill, Kensington, PEI
Dr Michel Massé, Mont-Laurier, Que
Dr David McCann (posthumous), Dundas, Ont
Dr Tracy Monk, Burnaby, BC
Dr Ainsley Moore, Hamilton, Ont
Dr François Parent, Trois-Rivieres, Que
Dr Rosana Pellizzari, Peterborough, Ont
Dr Irene Polidoulis, Scarborough, Ont
Dr George S. Porfiris, East York, Ont
Dr Meb Rashid, Toronto, Ont
Dr David Ross, Winnipeg, Man
Dr James Ruderman, Toronto, Ont
Dr Todd Sakakibara, Vancouver, BC
Dr William Shannon, Peterborough, Ont
Dr Jeff Sisler, Winnipeg, Man
Dr Frank Slipp, Truro, NS
Dr Trina Stewart, Summerside, PEI
Dr V. Jim Thorsteinson, North Vancouver, BC
Dr Jean A.C. Triscott, Edmonton, Alta
Dr David G. White, Toronto, Ont
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 Sohan Mansingh, Mission, BC
Bob Robertson Award
Dr Michelle Kraus, 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 Andrew Wong, University of British Columbia
Dr Jen Wilde, University of Calgary
Dr Christopher Le, University of Alberta
Dr Alison Turnquist, University of Saskatchewan
Dr Kristina Swain, University of Manitoba
Dr Michael Mason, Northern Ontario School of Medicine
Dr Michael Verbora, University of Western Ontario
Dr Erica Roebbelen, McMaster University
Dr Joel Agustin, University of Toronto
Dr Sarah LeBlanc, Queen’s University
Dr Sarah Funnell, University of Ottawa
Dr Judith Rondeau-Legault, Laval University
Dr Lucy Manchester, McGill University
Dr Julie Ann Buckland, University of Montreal
Dr Marie-Maude Morin, University of Sherbrooke
Dr Mitch Drake, Dalhousie University
Dr Robin Clouston, 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
Mr Andrew Jeffery, University of British Columbia
Mr Michael Beach, University of Calgary
Ms Amy Hegstrom, University of Alberta
Ms Diana Austin, University of Saskatchewan
Mr Nathan Coleman, University of Manitoba
Ms Emily Yeung, Northern Ontario School of Medicine
Mr Dale Edwards, University of Western Ontario
Ms Aidan Jeffery, McMaster University
Ms Lauren Payne, University of Toronto
Mr Brandon Worley, Queen’s University
Ms Xiaohan (Susan) Zhu, University of Ottawa
Ms Clodel Naud-Bellavance, Laval University
Ms Émilie Gagnon, McGill University
Ms Marie-Pierre Codsi, University of Montreal
Mr Julien Lamarche, University of Sherbrooke
Ms Joanne Reid, Dalhousie University
Mr Gordon Stockwell, 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 Paul Dhillon, Saskatoon, Sask
This award, named in honour 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.
Nadine St-Pierre Award
Dr Mélissa Nepton-Riverin, University of Sherbrooke
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.
Research Awards for Family Medicine Residents
Dr Piotr Klakowicz, University of British Columbia
Dr Marina Aptekman, University of Toronto
These awards recognize the outstanding research achievements of family medicine residents.
CFPC Family Medicine Resident Leadership Awards
Dr Stacey Erven, University of British Columbia
Dr Lindsay Jantzie, University of Calgary
Dr Samantha Horvey, University of Alberta
Dr Paul Dhillon, University of Saskatchewan
Dr Joanna Webb, University of Manitoba
Dr Nichole Currie, Northern Ontario School of Medicine
Dr Nicole Freeman, University of Western Ontario
Dr Avneet Parmar, McMaster University
Dr Emma Smith, University of Toronto
Dr Fiona Aiston, Queen’s University
Dr Michael Thomson, University of Ottawa
Dr Annie St-Pierre, Laval University
Dr Andréanne Lefort, McGill University
Dr Isabelle Valois, University of Montreal
Dr Claudia Dumont, University of Sherbrooke
Dr Jane Hennessey, Dalhousie University
Dr Amy Pieroway, 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 Scholarly Achievement
Dr Stephanie Vandenberg, University of British Columbia
Dr Jonathan Pearce, University of Calgary
Dr Hyun Ju Sung, University of Alberta
Drs Jeffrey Irvine and Stephanie Young, University of Saskatchewan
Dr Edin Tunovic, University of Manitoba
Dr Ryan Patchett-Marble, Northern Ontario School of Medicine
Dr Katherine Gushulak, University of Western Ontario
Drs Adil Shamji and Gillian Lindzon, University of Toronto
Dr Ariella Zbar, Queen’s University
Drs Emily Brecher and Catherine Folkerson, University of Ottawa
Drs Catherine Dubé, Marie-Michèle Blais, Roxane Gagné, and Marie-Line Tousignant, Laval University
Dr Adriana Decker, McGill University
Dr Marie Caudrelier, University of Montreal
Drs Valérie Bouchard-Trottier, Caroline Dupont-Dorais, Andréanne Houde, François Pilote-Dufour, and Marianne-Lucie Roy, University of Sherbrooke
Drs Leona Johnson and David Vaillancourt, Dalhousie University
Drs Heather O’Dea and Amy Pieroway, 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 Véronique French Merkley, Ottawa, Ont
Dr Kirsten Wentlandt, East York, Ont
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.
Bruce Halliday Award for Care of the Disabled
Dr M. Donna Ouchterlony, Toronto, Ont
This award, named in honour of Bruce Halliday, Past President of the CFPC (1971 to 1972), recognizes the achievements of a CFPC family physician member who is making an exceptional contribution to the welfare of the disabled in his or her community through practice, teaching, research, or advocacy.
RESEARCH ARTICLE AWARDS
Canadian Family Physician Best Original Research Article
Dr Janie Houle, Montreal, Que with Dr Marie-Dominique Beaulieu, Dr Marie-Thérèse Lussier, Mr Claudio Del Grande, Dr Jean-Pierre Pellerin, Dr Marie Authier, Dr Réjean Duplain, Dr Tri Minh Tran, and Dr François Allison
Patients’ experience of chronic illness care in a network of teaching settings. Can Fam Physician 2012;58:1366-73. 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 Scott R. Garrison, Richmond, BC with Dr Colin R. Dormuth, Mr Richard L. Morrow, Mr Greg A. Carney, and Dr Karim M. Khan
Nocturnal leg cramps and prescription use that precedes them: a sequence symmetry analysis. Arch Intern Med 2012;172(2):120–6.
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 Grants
Dr Andrea Johnson, Saskatoon, Sask
Dr Emilie Lam, Markham, Ont
These grants, named in memory of 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 grants are supported by donations from the Kemp Family Stoney Creek Fund of the Hamilton Community Foundation.
Sadok Besrour Grant for Global Health Projects
Dr Praseedha Janakiram, Toronto, Ont
Dr Lawrence Loh, Vancouver, BC
This grant 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. This grant is supported by the REF of the CFPC and the Sadok Besrour Foundation.
CFPC Grants in Women’s Health
Dr Susan McArthur, Walkerton, Ont
Dr Annemie Reyneke, Winkler, Man
Dr Parisa Rezaiefar, Ottawa, Ont
These grants support family physician CFPC members in active practice in their participation in continuing professional development or continuing medical education traineeship to help them attain or enhance their knowledge and skills in the area of women’s health. They are supported by donations from the Foundation for the Promotion of Sexual and Reproductive Health of the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada.
Hollister King Rural Family Practice Grant
Dr Valorie Cunningham, Mill Bay, BC
Awarded in honour 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 grant 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 Grants in Adolescent Mental Health and Substance Abuse
Dr Marcus Law, Toronto, Ont
Dr Ralph Dell’Aquila, North Bay, Ont
These grants 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. These grants are supported by the REF of the CFPC and by the friends and family of the Glaziers.
Norlien Foundation Grants For Addiction Education
Dr Rubeena Ahmad, Edmonton, Alta
Dr Marita Athaide, Brandon, Man
Dr Elizabeth Bodkin, London, Ont
Dr Henry Chapeskie, Thorndale, Ont
Dr Jenna Creaser, Victoria, BC
Dr Karen Cunningham, London, Ont
Dr Christin Hilbert, Calgary, Alta
Dr Masood Khan, Ottawa, Ont
Dr Piotr Klakowicz, Vancouver, BC
Dr Emmanuel Ogali, Kamsack, Sask
These grants are intended to build capacity and knowledge translation and integration of both early intervention and chronic disease paradigms. These grants will support family physician CFPC members in good standing and family medicine residents to attend sessions on addictions at Family Medicine Forum. These grants are supported by the REF of the CFPC and the Norlien Foundation.
CFPC Environmental Health Award
Dr Courtney Howard, Yellowknife, NT
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 Grants
Dr Sandeep Aggarwal, Oakville, Ont
Dr Jennifer Andrade, London, Ont
Dr Karen Arnold, Vancouver, BC
Dr Geneviève Auclair, Granby, Que
Dr Seth Bloom, Halifax, NS
Dr Ruth Dubin, Kingston, Ont
Dr Ann Jansen, Rothesay, NB
Dr Sarah Kim, Toronto, Ont
Dr Jo Ann Majerovich, Fredericton, NB
Dr Shaun Marshall, Wingham, Ont
Dr Adam Newman, Kingston, Ont
Dr Wendey Proctor, Toronto, Ont
Dr Sanam Siddiqui, Toronto, Ont
Dr Yana Simice, Nanaimo, BC
Dr Henry Siu, Hamilton, Ont
Dr Lana Wicentovich, Lethbridge, Alta
Dr David Keegan, Calgary, Alta
Dr Aarti Kapoor, Toronto, Ont
Dr Ann Lee, Edmonton, Alta
Dr Brian Metcalfe, St John’s, Nfld
Dr Zoe Oliver, Winnipeg, Man
These grants support family doctors carrying out continuing professional development activities related to meeting the changing needs of their patients and communities. These grants are supported by donations from Associated Medical Services Inc and Scotiabank.
Continuing Professional Development Program Award
Dr Greg Dubord, Toronto, Ont
Drs Jeremy Coward and Rebecca Lindley, Pemberton, BC
Dr Steven Senior (posthumous), Lakefield, 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 Bhooma Bhayana, London, Ont
Dr Kevin Pottie, Ottawa, Ont
This award, named 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 from the Ben Topor Family Foundation through the Jewish Community Foundation of Montreal.
CFPC RESEARCH AWARDS AND GRANTS
Janus Research Grants
Dr Fariba Aghajafari, Calgary, Alta
Dr Imaan Bayoumi, Napanee, Ont
Dr Linda Lee, Kitchener, Ont
Dr Aisha Lofters, Toronto, Ont
Dr Marie-Thérèse Lussier, Laval, Que
Dr Anne Boyle, Hamilton, Ont
Dr Bridget Thompson, Ottawa, Ont
Dr Monica Kidd, Calgary, Alta
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. These grants are supported by donations from AMS and Scotiabank.
British Columbia College of Family Physicians (BCCFP) Research Awards
Dr Lynn Farrales, Vancouver, BC
Dr David Hall, Vancouver, BC
Dr Maureen Mayhew, Vancouver, BC
Dr Rita McCracken, Vancouver, BC
Dr Kelli Sherlock, Calgary, Alta
Dr Jay Michael Slater, Vancouver, BC
Dr Melinda Zeron Mullins, Bella Coola, BC
Mr Charlie Zhang and Mr Jackson Chu, Burnaby, 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 2013 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 2013 can be found at www.cfpc.ca/awards.
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