Teaching Awards

CAME Certificate of Merit Award

https://www.came-acem.ca/awards/came-certificate-of-merit-award/

The objective of this award is to promote, recognize and reward faculty committed to medical education in Canadian medical schools and to promote CAME at each of the Canadian medical schools. The CAME Certificate of Merit Award consists of a certificate and the opportunity to write an article for the CAME Voice. The number of awards to be given in any year will be determined by the CAME Executive on an annual basis.

Award Criteria

View the current eligibilty criteria

CAME Certificate of Merit Award Recipients

2023: Dr Anna Tomiak, Dr Laura Milne
2022: Dr. Jessica Trier, Dr. Michael Leveridge
2021: Dr. Melissa Andrew, Dr. Brent Wolfrom
2020: Dr. Andrea Guerin, Dr. Joseph Newbigging
2019: Dr. Andrew Hall, Dr. Laura A. McEwen
2018: Dr. David Taylor, Dr. Randy Wax
2017: Dr. Amy Acker, Dr. Louise Rang
2016: Dr. Melanie T. Jaeger, Dr. J. Damon Dagnone
2015: Dr. Mala Joneja, Dr. Karen Schultz
2014: Dr. Robert J. Connelly, Dr. Michelle C. Gibson
2013: Dr. Ted Ashbury, Dr. Heather Murray
2012: Dr. Christopher Smith, Dr. Daniel Howes
2011: Dr. Lindsay Davidson, Dr. Jane Griffiths
2010: Dr. Henry Averns, Dr. Robert Siemens
2009: Dr. Jessica Burjorjee, Dr. Robert Reid
2008: Dr. Stephanie Baxter, Dr. Ross Walker
2007: Dr. Gregory A. L. Davies, Dr. John Matthews
2006: Dr. Catherine de Metz, Dr. Jennifer McKenzie
2005: Dr. Christine Collier, Dr. Ben Chen
2004: Dr. Dale Mercer
2003: Dr. Diane Delva
2002: Dr. Susan Moffatt

Submission information

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CAME Rising Star Certificate of Excellence

https://www.came-acem.ca/awards/came-rising-star-certificate-of-excellence/

The award is intended to recognize learners who have demonstrated a commitment and passion for medical education that has had a positive impact for the health professions education community at Queen's, our hospitals or beyond. The CAME Rising Star Certificate of Excellence consists of a certificate and the opportunity to write an article for the CAME Voice. There are up to three awards at each Canadian medical school: one for medical students, one for residents/fellows, and one for graduate students.

Award Criteria

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CAME Rising Star Certificate of Excellence Award Recipients

2023: Ms. Ishita Aggarwal, Dr. Heather Nichol, Dr. Wiley Chung
2022: Ms. Kiera Liblik, Dr. Andrew McGuire

Submission information

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Health Sciences Education Award

The Health Sciences Education award recognizes excellence in a range of teaching methods (small group, seminar, one on one supervision, lecture, etc.), course or curriculum design, course organization, development of learning resources education technology, evaluation and innovation.

Note: In order to be eligible, the candidate must have faculty status within Queen’s Health Sciences. Both full-time and part-time faculty are eligible.

Award Criteria

Nomination Procedure

Students and peers can nominate a candidate by completing the nomination form and submitting it electronically by the deadline indicated below to fhsvicedeaned@queensu.ca

Selection Process

The committee will review and rank each application containing supporting documentation to ascertain whether the material exhibits excellence in teaching, a new or innovative approach, informed by external sources (e.g., literature), and evidence of an impact on student learning. In making their selection, the committee will place emphasis on innovative approaches in education and ensuring that the teaching method or innovation is clearly linked to research studies and literature concerning the methods and activities of teaching.

Health Sciences Education Award Recipients

Submission information

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H.F. Pross Educational Technology Award

The H.F. Pross Educational Technology Award was established in the School of Medicine at Queen's University in 2004 to honour Dr. Hugh Pross in recognition of his multiple contributions to this school.

Award Criteria

Nomination Criteria:

The H.F. Pross Award is awarded annually to a faculty or staff member in the School of Medicine. Any faculty member, resident or medical student in the School of Medicine can make a nomination. Alternatively, a group may submit a joint nomination. Nominations should consist of a completed copy of the nomination form and a detailed letter outlining the reasons for the nomination. A resume of the nominee is not needed nor will it be considered as any part of a nomination.

H.F. Pross Educational Technology Award Recipients

2023
Dr. Jeanne Mulder, Director of Online Learning, Professional Development & Educational Scholarship
Matt Simpson, Director of Information Technology
2022
Dr. Stephanie Baxter, Department of Ophthalmology
2021
Dr. Anne Duffy, Professor in the Department of Psychiatry
2020
Dr. Colin Bell, Department of Emergency Medicine
Dr. Haily Hobbs, Department of Critical Care Medicine in Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS)

Submission information

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Maudsley Scholarship and Innovation in Health Professions

The Maudsley Scholarship and Innovation in Health Professions is funded by the Maudsley Fund in Medical Education and supports projects that add value to health sciences education offered through Queen’s Health Sciences (QHS) . The focus for this call is on individuals interested in advancing medical education scholarship and innovation within QHS.

(maximum of $5,000)

Award Criteria

Eligibility:
The principal investigator must be a faculty member within any School in QHS and an educational leader within their program. Preference will be to support individuals who work with an interprofessional team.

Selection Criteria:
Selection is based on the clarity and feasibility of the proposal and the extent to which the project contributes to building knowledge in the field of medical education.

Faculty members may only be named as Principal Investigator on one (1) MSRF application but may be co-principal investigators or collaborators on other projects
A total of one or more grants, valued at $5,000, is available in 2022-2023.

Submission information

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Ron Wigle Mentorship Award

The Ron Wigle Mentorship Award was established in the School of Medicine at Queen's University to honour Dr. Ronald Wigle in recognition of his role as outstanding mentor and the professional values he epitomized throughout his career.

Award Criteria

Nomination Criteria: The award will be available for one faculty member each year within the School of Medicine at Queen's University who demonstrates the highest standard of achievement in mentorship of others. The nominee will be identified as a role model for colleagues and learners and as one who exhibits qualities in keeping with the values of professionalism. Any faculty member, resident or medical student in the School of Medicine can make a nomination. Alternatively, a group may submit a joint nomination. Nominations should consist of a completed copy of the nomination form and a detailed letter outlining the reasons for the nomination. A resume of the nominee is not needed nor will it be considered as any part of a nomination.

Submission information

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Reznick Scholars in Health Professions Education

The Reznick Scholars program provides an opportunity to showcase Queen’s commitment to health professions education and improved patient outcomes. The program is open to all Queen’s Health Sciences faculty members, and recipients will make up a cohort of individuals committed to health professions education. Recipients will be publicly acknowledged as Reznick Scholars during the remainder of their careers.

Award Criteria

Selection Process:

The Reznick Scholars program is open to all Queen’s Health Sciences faculty members.
Reznick Scholar candidates will submit an application package (maximum 20 pages including appendices), which will include:
1. Brief biographical information, including name and contact information
2. A detailed proposal, including planned activities and outcomes
3. The candidate’s teaching philosophy
4. Evidence of excellence as a teacher
5. Evidence of excellence as a scholar of teaching and learning
6. Evidence of educational leadership, at Queen’s and elsewhere
7. References from colleagues and students (no more than 3)
8. A supporting letter from the candidate’s Director/Department Head.

Reznick Award Recipients

2023 Reznick Scholars:

Dr. Wiley Chung, School of Medicine and Dr. Megan Edgelow, School of Rehabilitation Therapy

View past scholars: https://healthsci.queensu.ca/opdes/educational-scholarship/fellows-educational-scholarship-program

Submission information

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Other Awards: Faculty, Staff, and Student Recipients

The following list is to recognize Queen's Health Sciences award winners for outstanding contributions to teaching, mentorship, and scholarship in health sciences education.

2023 Award Winners

Queen's Health Sciences:

Biochemistry Professor of the Year Award

Dr. Andrew Craig, School of Medicine

Michael and Betty Dicketts Endowed Scholarship in Medicine

Nguyet Nguyen, Jonathan Tran, Susan Luong

Provincial:

CPSO Council Award

Chris Smith, School of Medicine

PARO Award

Dr. Margaret Gemmill, Family Medicine (Excellence in Clinical Teaching Award)
Ms. Genevieve Bureau, Internal Medicine (Lois H Ross Resident Advocate Award)
Dr. Christopher Vizena, Obstetrics and Gynaecology (Resident Teaching Award)

National:

College of Family Physicians of Canada ( CFPC) Award of Excellence

Ammar Rashid, School of Medicine

Elected to Royal Society of Canada

Steve Scott, School of Medicine

Fellowship in the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences

Chris Booth, School of Medicine

Submission information

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