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Undergraduate Medicine Awards, Prizes, and Medals

Undergraduate Medicine Awards, Prizes, and Medals

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YEAR 1: FMD 1

YEAR 1: FMD 1

  • Epidemiology Book Prize
  • Awarded to the student who obtains the highest standing in the Epidemiology of Molecules to Global Health Block A; Year 1 of the medical curriculum.
  • F. Slater Jackson Prize
  • Founded by Mr. and Mrs. H.F. Jackson in memory of their son, the late F. Slater Jackson, M.D. Awarded to the student with the highest standing in Block A: Molecules to Global Health.
  • Value: varies.
  • James Q. Bliss Annual Book Award
  • Awarded to the student who obtains the highest standing in the Renal Block E.
  • Value: varies.
  • Joseph Hils Prize
  • Movement Block H.
  • Value: varies.
  • Mary and Louis Streicher Prize
  • Established in 1980, awarded to the student with the highest standing in the Digestion and Metabolism Block D.
  • Value: varies.
  • Samuel Rosenfeld Prize
  • Awarded to the student with the highest standing in the Defense Block F.
  • Value: varies.
  • Shirley Nancy Endman Prize
  • Established in 1982 by Louis Endman in memory of his wife. Awarded to the student who obtains the second highest standing in the Renal Block E.
  • Value: varies.

YEAR 2: FMD 2

YEAR 2: FMD 2

  • Carlo Bos Prize
  • Established in 1991, in memory of Dr. Carlo Bos, a humane and respected psychiatrist who taught a multitude of medical students at the Allan Memorial Institute. Awarded on the recommendation of the Physicianship Curriculum Committee to the student who, in the Clinical Method courses, has demonstrated the greatest proficiency in communication skills preparatory to the practice of medicine.
  • Value: varies.
  • Dr. Arthur S. Solomon Award
  • Presented to the student attaining the second highest standing in the FMD 鈥� Fundamentals of Medicine and Dentistry component of the curriculum.
  • Value: varies. (awarded by Dentistry 鈥� Medicine & Dental students).
  • Dr. Gabriel Leung Memorial Award
  • Established in 1987 by Mrs. Jane Leung and friends, through the Education Foundation of the Federation of Chinese Canadian Professionals, in memory of Dr. Gabriel Leung, who graduated from 成人VR视频 with his M.D.,C.M. in 1972. Awarded by the Faculty Scholarships Committee to a second year medical student for achieving academic excellence or to pursue an independent research project under the direction of the Faculty.
  • Value: varies.
  • Francis Mcnaughton Prize
  • Established in 1980, a prize and a book are awarded to the student with the highest standing in the Human Behaviour Block J.
  • Value: varies.
  • Joseph Morley Drake Prize
  • Founded by the late Joseph Morley Drake, M.D.; awarded to the student with the highest standing in the FMD 鈥� Fundamentals of Medicine and Dentistry component.
  • Value: varies.
  • Mark Nickerson Prize
  • Established in 1990 by the Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics in honour of Professor Mark Nickerson, a renowned 成人VR视频 pharmacologist. Awarded to the student who has achieved excellence in the FMD 鈥� Fundamentals of Medicine and Dentistry component and has demonstrated, on the basis of interviews, an understanding of the role of pharmacology and therapeutics in contemporary society. Recipients will also receive a scroll.
  • Value: varies.
  • Merck Canada Award
  • A Merck Manual and prize are awarded annually to a student who has achieved excellence in FMD 鈥� Fundamentals of Medicine and Dentistry component and has demonstrated, on the basis of interviews, the most promise in the field of Pharmacology.
  • Value: varies.
  • Robert B. Greenblatt Prize
  • Endowed in 1987 by Dr. Robert B. Greenblatt, an eminent endocrinologist and Professor Emeritus at the Medical College of Georgia, who graduated from 成人VR视频 with a B.A. in 1928 and an M.D.,C.M. in 1932. Awarded by the Faculty Scholarships Committee to the student who obtains the highest standing in the Reproduction and Sexuality Block I.
  • Value: varies.
  • Sutherland Prize
  • Founded in 1878 by the late Mrs. Sutherland in memory of her husband, William Sutherland, M.D., formerly Professor of Chemistry in the Faculty. Awarded to the student who obtains the highest standing in the FMD 鈥� Fundamentals of Medicine and Dentistry component of the medical undergraduate curriculum.
  • Value: varies.

YEAR 2: TCP

YEAR 2: TCP

  • Campbell Howard Prize in Clinical Medicine
  • Founded by Mrs. Campbell Howard in memory of the late Dr. Campbell P. Howard, Professor of Medicine at 成人VR视频. Awarded to the student in the TCP 鈥� Transition to Clinical Medicine component with the highest standing in the Transition to Clinical Medicine component.
  • Value: varies.
  • Harry S. Gross Memorial Prize
  • Bequeathed by the late Mrs. Esther B. Gross in memory of her late husband, Harry S. Gross, D.D.S. 1913, M.D.,C.M. 1921. Awarded to the student in the TCP 鈥� Transition to Clinical Medicine component with the highest standing in the Introduction to Surgery course.
  • Value: varies.
  • Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Besner Prize
  • Awarded to the student obtaining the highest standing in the TCP 鈥� Transition to Clinical Medicine component of the medical undergraduate course.
  • Value: varies.

YEAR 3

YEAR 3

  • Albert William Fulton Scholarship in Medicine
  • Established in 2013 through the generous bequest of the late Emily Tatiana Fulton, in memory of her husband, Albert William Fulton, B.A. '58, whose love and appreciation of history and teaching enriched his life. Awarded by the Faculty of Medicine to an outstanding student enrolled in the full-time undergraduate, M.D.,C.M. program on the basis of academic merit. Preference will be given to Canadian students.
  • Value: varies.
  • Goodwin Prize in Forensic Medicine
  • Established in 1953, awarded annually to a third year student enrolled in the "Formation of the Professional and Healer" course who writes the best essay in response to topics given for the end of the year assignment. The students will be instructed that the essay should represent the integration of concepts taught in the course along with their own personal experiences and observations in the clinical practice during clerkship.
  • Value: minimum $1,500.
  • Winifred Margaret Ross Prize in Palliative Care
  • Established in 2009 through the estate of Winifred Margaret Ross, M.Sc. 1948, M.D.,C.M. 1952. Awarded by the Faculty of Medicine for the best essay written in the field of palliative care to one student in their third year and one student in their fourth year of the M.D.,C.M. program.
  • Value: $1,500 each.

YEAR 4: Graduation

YEAR 4: Graduation

  • Alexander D. Stewart Prize
  • Founded by the late W. Grant Stewart (Arts, 1885; Medicine, 1888) in memory of his brother, the late Alexander D. Stewart (Medicine, 1888). Awarded to the member of the graduating class who, in the opinion of the Faculty, presents in every aspect the highest qualifications to practise the profession.
  • Value: varies.
  • Brian Newton Memorial Award
  • Established by the Class of Medicine 1985, in appreciation for the education they received at 成人VR视频, and in memory of their fellow classmate Brian Newton, B.Sc. 1981, M.D.,C.M. 1985. Awarded by the Faculty of Medicine's Committee on Student Promotions and Curricular Outcomes to the student who obtains the highest standing in the Obstetrics and Gynecology clerkship.
  • Value: varies.
  • Campbell Keenan Memorial Prize in Clinical Surgery
  • Established by the late Miss Charlotte Mildred Agar in memory of the late Dr. Campbell B. Keenan. Awarded to the graduating student who has shown the highest proficiency in Clinical Surgery. The winner of the Robert Forsyth Prize in Surgery is ineligible.
  • Value: varies.
  • Dr. Allen Spanier Prize for Professionalism in Medicine
  • Established in 1999 by Beverly Spanier, B.A. 1967, to honour the memory of her brother Dr. Allen Spanier, M.D.,C.M. 1972. Dr. Spanier was chief of the Intensive Care Unit at the Jewish General Hospital for 21 years. Awarded annually by the Faculty of Medicine to a graduating student who has maintained high academic standing and exhibited a high standard of professionalism and compassion towards patients, their families, fellow students, and University and hospital staff during the Practice of Medicine component of the curriculum. In case of a tie, financial need will be used to determine the recipient.
  • Value: varies.
  • Dr. Joseph Tanzman Award
  • Established in 1975 in honour of Dr. Joseph Tanzman, M.D. 1927, and to be awarded to a medical student in any given year from the Province of New Brunswick, as a preference. If in any year no such candidate is available, the award may be made to any deserving student in the Faculty of Science. Awarded by the Scholarships Committee of the Faculty of Medicine or Science as the case may be.
  • Dr. Mark Cohen Prize in Ophthalmology
  • Established in 2009 by Mark Cohen, M.D.,C.M. 1992. Awarded annually by the Faculty of Medicine to a graduating student who has completed the M.D.,C.M. program with strong academic standing and who will be pursuing a residency in a Canadian ophthalmology post-graduate training program.
  • Value: varies.
  • E. David Sherman Award in Geriatric Medicine
  • Awarded to the most outstanding student in the field of clinical geriatric medicine.
  • Value: varies.
  • Elaine E.L. Wang M.D.,C.M. Humanitarian Prize
  • Established in 2015 by Elaine E.L. Wang, M.D.,C.M. 1977, for a graduating student of the M.D.,C.M. program in the Faculty of Medicine who has demonstrated excellence in humanitarian care and a caring attitude in his or her work. This may include, for example, work with a global health organization, or work with disadvantaged, homeless or stigmatized populations and patients locally in Montreal, within Canada, or abroad. Awarded by the Faculty of Medicine on the basis of academic standing and demonstrated commitment to the betterment of society and the health care system.
  • Value: varies.
  • Elizabeth Ann Munro Gordon Prize
  • Established in memory of Dr. Elizabeth Ann Gordon. Awarded to the member of the graduating class who, in the opinion of the Faculty and students, embodies the highest qualifications to practise medicine and has demonstrated outstanding leadership abilities.
  • Value: varies.
  • H.S. Birkett Memorial Prize in Otolaryngology
  • Established by Miss Winifred Birkett in memory of her father, the late Dr. H.S. Birkett, formerly Professor of Otolaryngology. Given to the student who has shown outstanding performance in Otolaryngology.
  • Value: varies.
  • J. Francis Williams Prize in Medicine and Clinical Medicine
  • Founded by the late J. Francis Williams, M.D. Awarded to the student obtaining the highest standing in the Internal Medicine Clerkship of the medical curriculum.
  • Value: varies.
  • John H. Altshuler Prize in Family Medicine
  • Established in 2006 by David Altshuler and the Altshuler family, in honour of his father, John Altshuler, B.Sc. 1955, M.D.,C.M. 1959. Awarded annually by the Faculty of Medicine to a graduating medical student with the highest mark in the family medicine clerkship.
  • Value: varies.
  • 成人VR视频 Alumnae Society Prize
  • Presented upon graduation to a distinguished student for excellence and high academic standing. Preference given to women students.
  • Value: varies.
  • Mona Bronfman Sheckman Prize
  • Awarded to the student with the highest academic standing in Psychiatry.
  • Value: varies.
  • Montreal Children鈥檚 Hospital Student Prize for Pediatrics Excellence
  • Established in 1959 and endowed in 2011 by Dr. Harvey Guyda, former Chair of the department of Pediatrics and Associate Executive Director of the Montreal Children鈥檚 Hospital of the MUHC. Awarded to the student with the highest standing in Pediatrics in their final year.
  • Value: varies.
  • Newell W. Philpott Award
  • Established in 1986 by the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology in honour of Newell W. Philpott, M.D. 1926, Chairman of the Department from 1943 to 1956. This award is to commemorate Dr. Philpott's excellence as a teacher of medical students and residents as well as his many contributions in the field and to the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Awarded to a graduating student for academic achievement and clinical excellence on the recommendation of the Department.
  • Value: varies.
  • Psychiatry Prize
  • Awarded on the recommendation of the Department of Psychiatry to the student who has shown the most promise in this field.
  • Value: varies.
  • Reilly Madsen Prize
  • Established to honour the memory of Reilly Madsen who was Manager, Records and Research, Development and Alumni Relations Services. Awarded, on recommendations from faculty and students, to a student with good academic standing who had demonstrated exceptional warmth and empathy towards patients.
  • Value: varies.
  • Robert Forsyth Prize
  • Bequeathed by the late Miss Jeanie Forsyth, awarded annually to the graduating student who has shown particular ability in all branches of Surgery.
  • Value: varies.
  • Ronald Douglas Naymark Award
  • Established by the Medical Class of 1984 in memory of Ronald Douglas Naymark, B.Sc. 1980, M.D.,C.M. 1984 (成人VR视频), this award is given to that member of the graduating class who most enriches the life of the class in the eyes of his or her peers. The award seeks to recognize an individual who inspires trust and confidence, optimism and enthusiasm in his or her medical colleagues. The individual is a participant in class activities and is in satisfactory academic standing.
  • Value: varies.
  • Scriver-Steinberg Convocation Prize in Human Genetics and Metabolism
  • Established in 2013 by Charles R. Scriver, B.A. 1951, M.D.,C.M. 1955, D.Sc. 2007, a renowned geneticist and Alva Professor Emeritus of Human Genetics at 成人VR视频 and H. Arnold Steinberg, B.Com. 1954, LL.D. 2000, Chancellor of 成人VR视频 and past Senior Executive of Steinberg Inc., who began working together in the early 1970s to solve problems, some affecting the health of populations, others affecting citizens with rare genetic diseases. This prize recognizes a person with exceptional potential to translate knowledge into practice to make a difference in the well-being of patient, family, or community. Awarded by the Faculty of Medicine to a deserving graduating M.D.,C.M. student who has pursued research in the field of genetics and metabolism, or to a student who has either completed his/her Ph.D. as part of the M.D.,C.M. & Ph.D. program, or has completed his/her Ph.D. while in medical school.
  • Value: varies.

Medals

Medals

  • Holmes Gold Medal
  • Founded by the Medical Faculty in 1865, in memory of the late Andrew Holmes, M.D., LL.D., Dean of the Faculty. It is awarded to the student graduating with the highest aggregate standing in the entire medical curriculum.
  • Wood Gold Medal
  • Endowed by Casey A. Wood, M.D., LL.D., in memory of his grandfather, Thomas Smith Wood. It is awarded for the most outstanding clinical performance achieved by a student in the Clerkship Period. The winner of the Holmes Medal is not eligible.
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