Young Alum of the Year

Recognizing passion and dedication

We first presented this award in 2002. We wanted to recognize Dalhousie Medical School graduates who, in the first two decades of their career, have already made significant contributions, either to a medical school or their community. The contribution can be to clinical practice, teaching, research, or public service.

2023 Recipient

Dr. Trudy Taylor (MD ’01)

Dr. Taylor contributed to undergraduate medical education in the position of unit head early in her medical career, then transitioned to Program Director for the Adult Rheumatology training program at Dalhousie. 

Nationally, she has been a longstanding member of the Specialty Committee for Rheuamtology at the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of and active member of the Canadian Rheumatology Association. She is the current Vice President of the Canadian Rheuamtology Association and will take over the role of president in the upcoming year. 

Dr. Taylor been recognized for her excellence in medical education locally and nationally, including the Department of Medicine Excellence in Medical Education award twice, the Outstanding Faculty Resident’s Choice Award for the Department of Medicine, the Faculty of Medicine Excellence in Education  Award, a the prestigious Association of Faculties of Medicine in Canada (AFMC) Clinical Teacher Award.