Department Awards

Celebrating our people

Recognition is a powerful yet often overlooked way of celebrating people and letting them know that they are appreciated and valued. When individuals or teams are recognized, they tend to feel engaged, inspired, energized and confident. Let's elevate our department, by recognizing and celebrating our people.

Our Department's Awards & Recognition Committee has approved an annual deadline, May 1, for the marked awards below.

Questions? Contact Anne Veinotte at anne.veinotte@nshealth.ca

Faculty

Brian M. Chandler Lifetime Achievement Award in Medical Education - due May 10

Initiated in 1999, the Brian M. Chandler Lifetime Achievement Award in Medical Education is presented to a senior physician member of the Department of Medicine who has demonstrated leadership in education beyond their role as a clinician and lecturer throughout their career.

How to make a nomination [PDF - 1.4 MB]

Due: May 10

Recipients

2023 Dr. Simon Jackson Cardiology
2022 Dr. Iqbal Bata Cardiology
2021 Dr. Catherine Kells Cardiology
2020 Dr. Nancy Morrison Respirology
2019 Dr. Stephen Couban (posthumously) Hematology
2018 Dr. Eric Grant Rheumatology
2017 Dr. David Simpson General Internal Medicine
2016 Dr. Geoffrey Turnbull Digestive Care & Endoscopy
2015 Dr. Martin Gardner Cardiology
2014 Dr. David Hirsch Nephrology
2013 Dr. David Haase Infectious Diseases
2012 Dr. Mahesh Raju General Internal Medicine
2011 Dr R. Allan Purdy Neurology
2010 Dr. Dennis Bowie Respirology
2009 Dr. O. Elizabeth Mann General Internal Medicine
2008 Dr. Siraj Ahmed Rheumatology
2007 Dr. Carl Abbott Endocrinology
2006 Dr. Tim Dean General Internal Medicine
2005 Dr. Ross Langley Hematology
2004 Dr. Ormille Hayne Hematology
2003 Dr. Ron Tanton Digestive Care & Endoscopy
2002 Dr. Irene Szuler General Internal Medicine
2001 Dr. Jean D. Gray General Internal Medicine
2000 Dr. S.E (Sam) York Endocrinology
1999 Dr. Brian M. (Spud) Chandler Cardiology

DoM Achievement Award - due May 10

Initiated in 1987, the Department of Medicine Achievement Award is designed to recognize an individual’s sustained, exceptional commitment to the mission of the Department, where “together, we advance patient care by fostering excellence in research and education”.

How to make a nomination [PDF - 1.3 MB]

Due: May 10

Recipients

2023 Dr. Timothy Benstead Neurology
2022 Dr. John Sapp Cardiology
2021 Dr. Laurie Mallery Geriatric Medicine
2020 Dr. Shelly McNeil Infectious Diseases
2019 Dr. Jorin LindenSmith General Internal Medicine
2018 Dr. Catherine Kells Cardiology
2017 Dr. Stephen Couban Hematology
2016 Dr. Evelyn Sutton Rheumatology
2015 Dr. Darrell White Hematology
2014 Dr. Simon Jackson Cardiology
2013 Dr. David Simpson General Internal Medicine
2012 Dr. Nancy Morrison Respirology
2011 Dr. John Hanly Rheumatology
2010 Dr. Charles Maxner Neurology
2009 Dr. Kenneth Rockwood Geriatric Medicine
2008 Dr. B. Lynn Johnston Infectious Diseases
2007 Dr. David R. Anderon Hematology
2006 Dr. Iqbal R. Bata Cardiology
2005 Dr. Desmond J. Leddin Digestive Care & Endoscopy
2004 Dr. O. Elizabeth Mann General Internal Medicine
2003 Dr. R. Allan Purdy Neurology
2002 Dr. David J. Hirsch Nephrology
2001 Dr. G. Ross Langley Hematology
2000 Dr. Verinda Khanna Rheumatology
1999 Dr. J. Robert Rae Cardiology
1998 Dr. Walter F. Schlech Infectious Diseases
1997 Dr. Ormille A. Hayne Hematology
1996 Dr. J. Michael MacSween Clinical Dermatology & Cutaneous Science
1995 Dr. David E. Johnstone Cardiology
1994 Dr. Joseph J. Sidorov Digestive Care & Endoscopy
1993 Dr. Paul L. Landrigan Respirology
1992 Dr. R. Lee Kirby Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
1991 Dr. Brian M. 'Spud' Chandler Cardiology
1990 Dr. Jean D. Gray General Internal Medicine
1989 Dr. Robert N. Anderson Cardiology
1988 Dr. Thomas J. Marrie Neurology
1987 Dr. Meng H. Tan Cardiology

DoM Clinical Excellence Award - due May 10

Initiated in 2017, the Department of Medicine Clinical Excellence Award will honor and recognize a physician that has and continues to make major contributions to the direct provision of excellent patient care. The Clinical Excellence Award does not depend upon concomitant excellence in education or research. It is an award from the physicians of the department to recognize a doctor we would “like to have treat our loved ones”. The recipients demonstrate dedication to clinical medicine, excellence in their craft, compassion, availability, and the highest standards of the profession. Beginning in 2021, up to five award recipients will be selected.

How to make a nomination [PDF - 1.3 MB]

Due: May 10

Recipients

2023 Dr. Osama Elkhateeb Cardiology
Dr. Stephanie Kaiser Endocrinology
Dr. Ravi Ramjeesingh Medical Oncology
2022 Dr. Richard Crowell Cardiology
Dr. Laurie Mallery Geriatric Medicine
Dr. Lindsay Flinn Palliative Medicine
2021 Dr. Volodko Bakowsky Rheumatology
Dr. George Majaess Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Dr. Miroslaw Rajda Cardiology
Dr. K. Sue Robinson Hematology
Dr. Maia von Maltzahn Geriatric Medicine
2020 Dr. R. Mark Sadler Neurology
2019 Dr. Lynn Johnston Infectious Diseases
2018 Dr. Lori Wood Medical Oncology
2017 Dr. Ata Quraishi Cardiology

DoM Excellence in Leadership Award - due May 10

Initiated in 2019, the DoM Excellence in Leadership Award will honor and recognize a physician who is an emerging or established leader who has made, or continues to make, significant, positive contributions to leadership and development in the DoM. This can be through clinical, research and/or education leadership roles.

How to make a nomination [PDF - 1.3 MB]

Due: May 10

Recipients

2023 Dr. Christine Short Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
2022 Dr. Shelly McNeil Infectious Diseases
2021 Dr. Steven Gruchy Digestive Care & Endoscopy
2020 Dr. Chris MacKnight Geriatric Medicine
2019 Dr. Paige Moorhouse Geriatric Medicine

DoM Excellence in Medical Education Awards - due May 1

Initiated in 2003, the Department of Medicine Excellence in Medical Education Awards (up to five in a given year) were created to acknowledge excellence in education among our departmental members, and to encourage their continued efforts in medical education.

How to make a nomination [PDF - 1.4 MB]

Due: May 1

Recipients

2023 Dr. Nicholas Forward Hematology
Dr. Douglas Hayami Cardiology
Dr. Roger McKelvey Neurology
Dr. Sarah Ramer Cardiology
2022 Dr. Kim Styles Cardiology
2021 Dr. Stephen Duke General Interal Medicine
Dr. Bakhtiar Kidwai Cardiology
Dr. Andrew Moeller Cardiology
Dr. Elana Murphy Rheumatology
2020 Dr. Chris Gray Cardiology
Dr. Simon Houston Respirology
Dr. Mary-Margaret Keating Hematology
Dr. Anne Marie Krueger-Naug Palliative Medicine
2019 Dr. Meredith Chiasson Respirology
Dr. Samantha Gray Medical Oncology
Dr. Allen Tran General Internal Medicine
Dr. Stacey Williams Digestive Care & Endoscopy
Dr. Tallal Younis Medical Oncology
2018 Dr. Katalin Koller Geriatric Medicine
Dr. Ravi Ramjeesingh Medical Oncology
Dr. Nabha Shetty General Internal Medicine
2017 Dr. Erin Gorman Corsten Palliative Medicine
Dr. Gordon Gubitz Neurology
Dr. Nathan Lamond Medical Oncology
Dr. Trudy Taylor Rheumatology
2016 Dr. Babar Haroon General Internal Medicine
Dr. Stephanie Snow Medical Oncology
2015 Dr. Lori Connors General Internal Medicine
Dr. Ian Epstein Digestive Care & Endoscopy
Dr. Alwin Jeyakumar Medical Oncology
Dr. Andrea Kew Hematology
Dr. Debra Morrison Respirology
2014 Dr. Steven Gruchy Digestive Care & Endoscopy
Dr. Penelope Poyah Nephrology
Dr. Sarah Ramer Cardiology
2013 Dr. Tammy Keough-Ryan Nephrology
Dr. Colm McParland Respirology
Dr. William Sheridan Cardiology
Dr. Sudeep Shivakumar Hematology
Dr. Geoff Williams Digestive Care & Endoscopy
2012 Dr. Hussein Beydoun Cardiology
Dr. Christine Dipchand Nephrology
Dr. Rosario Rebello General Internal Medicine
Dr. Stephen Workman General Internal Medicine
2011 Dr. Wanda Hasegawa Hematology
Dr. Paul Hernandez Respirology
Dr. David Simpson General Internal Medicine
2010 Dr. Bruce Colwell Medical Oncology
Dr. Janet Gordon Geriatric Medicine
Dr. Ian Grant Neurology
Dr. Simon Jackson Cardiology
Dr. Jorin LindenSmith General Internal Medicine
2009 Dr. Dana Farina Digestive Care & Endoscopy
Dr. Steven Soroka Nephrology
Dr. Trudy Taylor Rheumatology
Dr. Darrell White Hematology
Dr. Lori Wood Medical Oncology
2008 Dr. Stephen Beed Critical Care
Dr. David Dupere Palliative Medicine
Dr. Peter Green Clinical Dermatology & Cutaneous Science
Dr. Robert Horton Palliative Medicine
2007 Dr. William Gallacher Critical Care
Dr. Gordon Gubitz Neurology
Dr. Tammy Keough-Ryan Nephrology
Dr. O.E. (Beth) Mann General Internal Medicine
Dr. Souad Shatshat Rheumatology
2006 Dr. Virender Bhan Neurology
Dr. Neil Finkle Nephrology
Dr. John Hanly Rheumatology
Dr. Richard Langley Clinical Dermatology & Cutaneous Science
Dr. Laurie Mallery Geriatric Medicine
2005 Dr. Stephen Couban Hematology
Dr. Christine Dipchand Nephrology
Dr. Evelyn Sutton Rheumatology
2004 Dr. Nancy Morrison Respirology
Dr. Ward Patrick Critical Care
Dr. Mark Sadler Neurology
2003 Dr. Volodko Bakowsky Rheumatology
Dr. Tim Benstead Neurology
Dr. Catherine Kells Cardiology
Dr. David Simpson General Internal Medicine
Dr. Darrell White Hematology

DoM Excellence in Quality & Innovation Award - due May 10

Initiated in 2019, the Department of Medicine Excellence in Quality & Innovation Award acknowledges excellence in quality and innovation among our departmental members, and to encourage their continued efforts in participating in quality improvement in the Faculty of Medicine and Nova Scotia Health.

How to make a nomination [PDF - 1.3 MB]

Due: May 10

Recipients

2023 Dr. Paul Bonnar Infectious Diseases
2022 Dr. Ashley Miller General Internal Medicine
2021 Dr. Daniel Smyth Infectious Diseases (Moncton)
2020 Dr. Jeffrey Dempster Palliative Medicine
2019 Dr. Nabha Shetty General Internal Medicine

DoM Grand Rounds Awards

Selected by DoM Contining Professional Development Committee based on evaluations submitted

Recipients

2023 DoM Grand Rounds Overall Excellence Award Dr. Andrew Caddell
DoM Grand Rounds Guest Speaker Award Dr. Paul Noble
DoM Grand Rounds Award of Merit Drs. Mary Purcell, Lisa Johnson and Shannon Murphy

Research Excellence Awards - Cross-Appointed Faculty

Initiated in 2021, the Department of Medicine Cross-Appointed Faculty Research Excellence Award acknowledges achievement in members who hold a cross appointment in the DoM, and have demonstrated a significant role in research with a substantial link to the DoM.

How to make a nomination [PDF - 348 KB]

Due: May 10, 2024

Recipients

2023 Dr. Susan Howlett Geriatric Medicine (Cross from Department of Pharmacology)
2022 Dr. Olga Theou Geriatric Medicine (Cross from Faculty of Health / School of Physiotherapy)
2021 Dr. Susan Kirkland Geriatric Medicine (Cross from Community Health & Epidemology)

Research Excellence Awards - Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor

Initiated in 2000, the Dalhousie University Department of Medicine distributes Research Excellence awards to members within the Department who have demonstrated excellence in research in the previous three years. The main purpose of these awards is to honour and publicly recognize the members’ research achievements. Presentation of these awards also aims to encourage research involvement amongst Department members.

How to make a nomination [PDF - 175 kB]

Due: October 11, 2023

Recipients

2023 TBA
(assistant professor)
TBA
TBA
(associate professor)
TBA
TBA
(professor)
TBA
2022 Dr. Amy Trottier
(assistant professor)
Hematology & Hematologic Oncology
Dr. Jennifer Jones
(associate professor)
Digestive Care & Endoscopy
Dr. Stephanie Snow
(associate professor)
Medical Oncology
2021 Dr. Amanda Vinson
(assistant professor)
Nephrology
Dr. Wael Sumaya
(assistant professor)
Cardiology
Dr. Melissa Andrew
(professor)
Geriatric Medicine
2020 Dr. Ciorsti MacIntyre
(assistant professor)
Cardiology
Dr. Karthik Tennankore
(associate professor)
Nephrology
Dr. Peter Hull
(professor)
Clinical Dermatology & Cutaneous Science
2019 Dr. Lisa Barrett
(assistant professor)
Infectious Diseases
Leah Cahill, Ph.D.
(assistant professor)
Howard Webster Research Chair
Dr. John Hanly
(professor)
Rheumatology
2018 Dr. Amir AbdelWahab
(assistant professor)
Cardiology
Olga Theou, Ph.D.
(assistant professor)
Research
Dr. Michael West
(professor)
Nephrology
2017 Dr. Ravi Ramjeesingh
(assistant professor)
Medical Oncology
Dr. Ratika Parkash
(professor)
Cardiology
2016 Dr. Karthik Tennankore
(assistant professor)
Nephrology
Dr. John Sapp
(professor)
Cardiology
2015 Dr. Melissa Andrew
(associate professor)
Geriatric Medicine
2014 Chris Blanchard, Ph.D.
(professor)
Cardiology
Dr. Shelly McNeil
(professor)
Infectious Diseases
2010 Dr. Tallal Younis
(with major research appt)
Medical Oncology
Dr. Melissa Andrew
(without major research appt)
Geriatric Medicine

Research Lifetime Achievement Award

Initiated in 2001, the Dalhousie University Department of Medicine Lifetime Achievement Award is presented to a member of the Department who has demonstrated outstanding achievement and excellence in research. This award will publicly recognize and honor the individual for their contribution to research. No nomination required. See criteria [PDF - 35 kB]

Selected by the DoM Research Committee. 

Recipients

2023 Dr. Peter Hull Clinical Dermatology & Cutaneous Science
2022 Dr. John Hanly Rheumatology
2021 Dr. Michael West Nephrology
2020 Dr. Shelly McNeil Infectious Diseases
2019 Dr. Kenneth Rockwood Geriatric Medicine
2018 Dr. R. Lee Kirby Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
2017 Arnold Mitnitski, Ph.D. Research
2016 Dr. Sultan Darvesh Neurology
2015 Dr. David R. Anderson Hematology
2005 Dr. G. Ross Langley Hematology
2003 Dr. TJ (Jock) Murray Neurology
2002 Dr. Joseph Michael MacSween General Internal Medicine
2001 Dr. C. Noel Williams Digestive Care & Endoscopy

Stephen Couban Outstanding Faculty - Resident's Choice Award

Initiated in 2015, the Stephen Couban Outstanding Faculty - Resident's Choice Award is nominated and selected by Core Internal Medicine Residents. This is not an open nomination. The award was renamed in 2019 to honour the accomplishments of Dr. Stephen Couban.

Nominations organized by DoM Education Office.

Recipients

2023 Dr. Mariah Hughes Infectious Diseases
2022 Dr. Mary Malebranche General Internal Medicine
2021 Dr. Allen Tran General Internal Medicine
2020 Dr. B. Lynn Johnston Infectious Diseases
2019 Dr. Ian Epstein Digestive Care & Endoscopy
2018 Dr. David Haase General Internal Medicine
2017 Dr. Trudy Taylor Rheumatology
2016 Dr. Stephen Couban Hematology
2015 Dr. Babar Haroon General Internal Medicine

Residents & Fellows

DoM Outstanding Trainee Award - due May 1 (annually)

Initiated in 2020 and renamed in 2023, the Department of Medicine Outstanding Trainee Award will be given annually to a resident or fellow who stands out from their peers in providing the highest quality patient care as part of an integrated interdisciplinary team.

How to make a nomination [PDF - 1.3 MB]

Due: May 1 (annually)

Recipients

2023 Dr. Thomas Brothers General Internal Medicine
2022 Dr. Whitney Faiella Cardiology
2021 Dr. Alexandra Legge Rheumatology
Dr. Eric Pond General Internal Medicine
2020 Dr. Caitlin Jackson-Tarlton (co-recipient) Neurology
Dr. Scott Lee (co-recipient) General Internal Medicine

Outstanding Resident Award - PGY1 - due May 10

Presented to a PGY1 Core Internal Medicine Resident. Award process facilitated by DoM Education Office.

How to make a nomination [PDF - 837 KB]

Due: May 10

Recipients

2022-2023 Dr. John Shadarevian
2021-2022 Dr. Gabrielle Melanson
2020-2021 Dr. Hayam Hamodat
2019-2020 Dr. Steven Morrison
2018-2019 Dr. Rachel Sullivan
2017-2018 Dr. Alexandra (Alex) Saunders
2016-2017 Dr. Eric Pond
2015-2016 Dr. Mark Robbins
2014-2015 Dr. Alexandra Legge
2013-2014 Dr. Alison Dixon
2012-2013 Dr. Glenn Patriquin
2011-2012 Dr. Jordan Webber
2010-2011 Dr. Brian Buchanan
2009-2010 Dr. John Igoe
2008-2009 Dr. Ciorsti MacIntyre

Outstanding Resident Award - PGY2 - due May 10

Presented to a PGY2 Core Internal Medicine Resident. Award process facilitated by DoM Education Office.

How to make a nomination [PDF - 837 KB]

Due: May 10

Recipients

2022-2023 Dr. Jacob Michaud
2021-2022 Dr. Hayam Hamodat
2020-2021 Dr. Mary Purcell
2019-2020 Dr. Jonathan Gale
2018-2019 Dr. Thomas D. Brothers
2017-2018 Dr. Eric Pond
2016-2017 Dr. Jean-Gregoire Leduc
2015-2016 Dr. Andrew Caddell
2014-2015 Dr. Marko Balan
2013-2014 Dr. Coleman Black
2012-2013 Dr. Andrew Moeller
2011-2012 Dr. Brian Buchanan
2010-2011 Dr. Nathan Lamond
2009-2010 Dr. Faisal Al Ghamdi
2008-2009 Dr. Jeffrey Ratushny

Angie McGibbon Outstanding Resident Award - PGY3 - due May 10

Presented to a PGY3 Core Internal Medicine Resident. This award was renamed in 2018 to honour the accomplishments of Dr. Angela McGibbon. Award process facilitated by DoM Education Office.

How to make a nomination [PDF - 837 KB]

Due: May 10

Recipients

2022-2023 Dr. Natasha Larivee
2021-2022 Dr. Andrea Davenport
2020-2021 Dr. Jonathan Gale
2019-2020 Dr. Whitney Faiella
2018-2019 Dr. Lazar Milovanovic
2017-2018 Dr. Jennie Parker
2016-2017 Dr. Alison Dixon
2015-2016 Dr. Leah Nemiroff
2014-2015 Dr. Coleman Black
2013-2014 Dr. Jordan Webber
2012-2013 Dr. Brian Buchanan (co-recipient)
2012-2013 Dr. Brent McGrath (co-recipient)
2011-2012 Dr. Colin Van Zoost
2010-2011 Dr. Ciorsti MacIntyre
2009-2010 Dr. Arleigh Robertson
2008-2009 Dr. Lisa Barrett

Resident Research Excellence Awards - due May 10, 2024

Initiated in 2012, the main purpose of the Department of Medicine presenting awards to those who have demonstrated excellence in research is to honor and publicly recognize research achievements. Presentation of these awards also aims to encourage participation in research activities. There are two Department of Medicine Resident Research Excellence Awards. Self-nominations are accepted.

Guidelines [PDF - 180 kB] Nomination form [.DOCX - 180 kB]

  • One award for PGY1, PGY2 and PGY3
  • One award for current CIP residents, PGY4, PGY5, and PGY6 residents

Due: May 10, 2024

Recipients

2022-2023 PGY1-3 Dr. Jordan Thorne
PGY4-6 or CIP Dr. Suzanne Boursalie
2021-2022 PGY1-3 Dr. Felix Zhou
PGY4-6 or CIP Dr. Jasmine Mah
2020-2021 PGY1-3 Dr. Lindsay Cho
PGY4-6 or CIP Dr. Thomas D. Brothers
2019-2020 PGY1-3 Dr. Ari Morgenthau
PGY4-6 or CIP Dr. Ahmed Mokhtar
2018-2019 PGY1-3 Dr. Thomas D. Brothers
PGY4-6 or CIP Dr. Dan Belliveau
2016-2017   Dr. Shiru (Lucy) Liu
2015-2016   Dr. Alexandra Legge
2014-2015   Dr. Tasha Kulai
2013-2014   Dr. Glenn Patriquin
2012-2013   Dr. Vanessa Meier-Stephenson

Resident Research Publication Awards - due May 1, 2023

Initiated in 2019, the main purpose of this award is to publicly recognize the research publication achievements of Department of Medicine residents. Presentation of these awards also aims to encourage residents to pursue publication of their work. There are two Department of Medicine Resident Research Publication Awards. Self-nominations accepted.

Guidelines [PDF - 180 kB] Nomination form [PDF - 298 kB]

  • One award for PGY1, PGY2 and PGY3
  • One award for current CIP residents, PGY4, PGY5, and PGY6 residents.

Due: May 10, 2024

Recipients

2022-2023 PGY 1-3 Dr. Caoimhe McParland
PGY 4-6 or CIP Dr. Margaret Sheridan
2021-2022 PGY 1-3 Dr. Lindsay Cho
PGY 4-6 or CIP Dr. Thomas D. Brothers  
2020-2021 PGY 1-3 Dr. Joshua Goodwin
PGY 4-6 or CIP Dr. Jasmine Mah
2019-2020 PGY 1-3 Dr. Thomas D. Brothers
PGY 4-6 or CIP Dr. Ari Morgenthau

 

These resident awards are granted by a defined process:

Excellence in Summer Grand Rounds

Presented to a Core Internal Medicine Resident based on the evaluations from the previous Resident Summer Grand Rounds. Awardee selected by DoM Education Office.

Recipients

2023 Dr. Bethany Wilkes
2022 Dr. Mary Purcell
2021 Dr. Matthew Nunn
Dr. Zachary Shaffelburg
2020 Dr. Thomas D. Brothers
2019 Dr. Shannon Murphy
2018 Dr. Kate Green
2017 Dr. Andrew Caddell
2016 Dr. Alison Dixon
2015 Dr. Nick Forward
2014 Dr. Paul Morrison
2013 Dr. Ahmed Ghaly
2012 Dr. Colin Van Zoost
2011 Dr. Ferhan Siddiqi
2010 Dr. Jeff McCurdy
2009 Dr. Evan Merrick
2008 Dr. Lisa Barrett
2007 Dr. Brian Clarke
2006 Dr. Emily Shaw
2005 Dr. Geoff Williams
2004 Dr. Craig Butler
2002 Dr. Stacey Williams

Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching

Presented to a Core Internal Medicine Resident as voted by clinical clerks. Nominations organized by DoM Education Office.

Recipients

  2023 not issued
  2022 Dr. Peter Gregory
  2021 Dr. Nicole Beckett
  2020 Dr. Jonathan Gale
  2019 Dr. Thomas D. Brothers
  2018 Dr. Mark Robbins
  2017 Dr. Kate Green
  2016 Dr. Stephen Walsh
  2015 Dr. Aaron Leblanc
  2014 Dr. Paul Morrison (co-recipient)
  2014 Dr. Stephen Robinson (co-recipient)
  2013 Dr. Paul Bonnar (co-recipient)
  2013 Dr. Amy Groom (co-recipient)
  2012 Dr. Nathan Lamond
  2011 Dr. Colin Van Zoost
  2010 Dr. Colin Van Zoost
  2009 Dr. Carmen Hurd
  2008 Dr. Vikas Chaubey
  2007 Dr. Vikas Chaubey
  2006 Dr. Nadeem Ahmed
  2005 Dr. Rob Stevenson
  2004 Dr. Agnieszka Behn
  2003 Dr. Richard Townley
  2002 Dr. Andrea Lavoie

Outstanding Academic Performance Award - PGY1

Presented to a PGY1 Core Internal Medicine Resident with the highest score in a given year.

Recipients

2022-2023 Dr. Victoria Howatt
Dr. John Shadarevian
2021-2022 Dr. Khalid Alseiari
2020-2021 Dr. Alex Nachman
2019-2020 Dr. Mary Purcell
2018-2019 Dr. Sulaiman Alamro
2017-2018 Dr. Curtis Marcoux
2016-2017 Dr. Kyle Murnaghan
2015-2016 Dr. Mark Robbins
2014-2015 Dr. Alexandra Legge

Outstanding Academic Performance Award - PGY2

Presented to a PGY2 Core Internal Medicine Resident with the highest score in a given year.

Recipients

2022-2023 Dr. Alex Robin
2021-2022 Dr. Peiran Sun
2020-2021 Dr. Jasper Johar
2019-2020 Dr. Stephanie Pipe
2018-2019 Dr. Curtis Marcoux
2017-2018 Dr. Eric Pond
2016-2017 Dr. Mark Robbins
2015-2016 Dr. Alexandra Legge
2014-2015 Dr. Alison Dixon

Outstanding Academic Performance Award - PGY3

Presented to a PGY3 Core Internal Medicine Resident with the highest score in a given year.

Recipients

2022-2023 Dr. Smriti Singh
2021-2022 Dr. Lauren Curry
2020-2021 Dr. Matthew Nunn
2019-2020 Dr. Curtis Marcoux
2018-2019 Dr. Alexandra Legge (co-recipient)
2018-2019 Dr. Kyle Murnaghan (co-recipient)
2017-2018 Dr. Mark Robbins
2016-2017 Dr. Alexandra Legge
2015-2016 Dr. Kevin Klassen
2014-2015 Dr. Allen Tran

Staff

DoM Excellence in Administration Award - due May 10

In 2023, the DoM Excellence in Administration Award (up to five in a given year) was created to acknowledge and celebrate excellence in administration by recognizing individuals who have gone above and beyond to improve the workplace.

Awards for department administrative professionals started in 2020. From 2020 to 2022, three separate awards were given: DoM Administrative Assistant Award, DoM Program Administrator Award and DoM Team Lead Award. The DoM Excellence in Administration Award is an evolution of these three awards.

How to make a nomination [PDF - 1.4 MB]

Due: May 10

Recipients

DoM Excellence in Administration Award

2023 Michelle Bourgeau Cardiology
Athena Christie Geriatric Medicine
Katie Martin General Internal Medicine
Sandy Porter Digestive Care & Endoscopy
Patricia Wyman Digestive Care & Endoscopy

DoM Administrative Assistant Award

2022 Raelene Kucyk General Internal Medicine
2021 Jo-Ann Clarke Palliative Medicine
2020 Sandra Bellefontaine Medical Oncology

DoM Program Administrator Award

2022 Susan Brushett Infectious Diseases
2021 Sharon Dunn Cardiology
2020 Katie Barkhouse
Sophie Montreuil
DoM Education Office

DoM Team Lead Award

2022 Laura Ring Infectious Diseases
2021 Kelly Harnish-Mowery Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation / Rheumatology
2020 Heidi Blois Respirology

Research Excellence Awards - Staff

Initiated in 2021, the Department of Medicine Research Staff Excellence Awards are given annually to research staff working with the Department of who have demonstrated excellence in research in the previous three years.

How to make a nomination [PDF - 190 kB]

Due: January 23, 2023

Recipients

2023 Heather Beaton (Senior Research Staff) DoM Research
Susan Pleasance (Senior Research Staff) Hematology
2022 Rachel Warren (Junior Research Staff) DoM Research
Judith Godin (Senior Research Staff) Geriatric Medicine
2021 Gillian Schraefel (Junior Research Staff) Cardiology
Sherri Fay (Senior Research Staff) Geriatric Medicine

Additional DoM Awards

Divisional

  • Division of General Internal Medicine Elizabeth Mann Resident Award
  • Dr. Scott J. Murray Award

Postgraduate

  • Academic Advisor of the Year Award in Core Internal Medicine
  • Chief Medicine Resident - Halifax
  • Chief Medicine Resident - Medicine Teaching Unit (MTU)
  • Chief Medicine Resident - Saint John
  • Fastest EPA completion (Trigger finger award) Faculty – Halifax
  • Fastest EPA completion (Trigger finger award) Faculty – Saint John
  • Fastest EPA completion (Trigger finger award) Resident
  • Highest Number EPA Completion Faculty – Halifax
  • Highest Number EPA Completion Faculty – Saint John
  • Highest Number EPA Completion Resident

Service

  • Long Service Awards granted by Nova Scotia Health

Undergraduate Medical Education Awards and Prizes (selected)

Dr. I. M. Szuler Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Internal Medicine

This award will recognize a student in their 4th year, who during their 3rd year clerkship MTU rotation in Internal Medicine, best displays the personal and academic qualities of compassion, high moral and ethical standards, will be highly respected by peers, teachers, nursing staff, and patients in addition to demonstrating satisfactory academic criteria.

Dr. Robert C. Dickson Prize in Medicine

Initiated in 1964, this prize is awarded to a medical student at convocation, who has had the highest standing in all examinations in Medicine throughout the four year course.

Dr. W. H. Hattie Prize in Medicine

Initiated in 1931, this prize is awarded to a student at convocation who, at the completion of the fourth year, has reached the highest standing in Medicine.

Medical Oncology Undergraduate Achievement Award

Awarded to a student who during clerkship rotations in Medical Oncology, best displays exemplary interpersonal and professional skills, knowledge level, and general interest in oncology.

The Barbara L. Blauvelt Cardiology Prize

An annual award for a fourth year student who has been judged by the Division of Cardiology to have shown the greatest interest and degree of inclination towards the study of Cardiology.