Enhanced Skills Teaching Recognition Awards
Each year, ES Residents are asked to nominate preceptors for awards of recognition. Read about the different awards below and the awardees for each enhanced skills program area. Congratulations!
Outstanding Teaching Award
The Outstanding Teaching Award recognizes special efforts and motivation of a faculty to go above and beyond by tailoring their teaching to meet the unique needs of each learner.
This award also honours faculty that have significant and positive impact on engaging Residents to take an active role in their own learning.
Awardees for ES Programs:
- Care of the Elderly: Dr. Harry Zhou
- FP-Anesthesia: Dr. Lindsay McMillan
- Maternal & Newborn Care: Drs. Janet Northcott, Susan Sutton & Joanna McNeil
- Sport and Exercise Medicine: Dr. Marcus Robinson
- Palliative Care: Drs. Jennifer Hugh (Acute Care) & Justin Black (Community)
Honourable Mentions
Palliative Care: Drs. Allison Murray (Acute Care) & Simon Colgan (Community)
Excellence in Equity in Learning Award
The Excellence in Equity in Learning Award recognizes the outstanding and significant contribution of a faculty who value and leverage each Resident’s learning capability by providing relevant academic support that result in successful learning outcomes.
This award celebrates faculty who serves as a critical resource for any resident pursuing more advanced learning opportunities or otherwise requiring more support to address learning barriers.
Awardees for ES Programs:
- Care of the Elderly: Dr. Rachel Defina
Palliative Care: Dr. Ellen McLeod
Honourable Mentions
Sport and Exercise Medicine: Dr. Trevor Trinh
Excellence in Mentoring Award
The Excellence in Mentoring Award recognizes exceptional mentoring in Palliative Care that goes beyond standard clinical precepting which result in a significant impact in resident’s learning of high-quality patient care.
This award upholds efforts in engaging learners beyond teaching to include aiding the resident’s personal and professional development.
Awardees for ES Programs:
- FP-Anesthesia: Dr. David Milne
- Sport and Exercise Medicine: Dr. Hafeez Kurji
- Palliative Care: Dr. Kristen Viaje Tucker
- Maternal & Newborn Care: Drs. Janelle Syring & Andrea Cullingham
2024 Program-Specific Awards
Palliative Care:
Excellence in Palliative Care Education and Assessment Award - Dr. Russell Loftus
Recognition for Outstanding Service to Residency Education and Wellness - Dr. Jaeun Macen
Interdisciplinary Residency Education Contributor Award - Dr. Richelle Forest
Exceptional Mentorship Within Palliative Care Education Community - Dr. Jacqueline Hui
Exceptional Academic Teaching Award for Palliative Care: Drs. Stephanie Muir & Hayden Robinson (Rotating Residents), Dr. Charlie Chen (Honourable Mention)
The Award for Exceptional Service in Palliative Care Academic Teaching honours and recognizes a faculty member’s substantial academic contribution through the breadth, depth and number of sessions conducted throughout the academic year. This award recognizes the faculty who has demonstrated and continues to strive for the betterment of palliative care academic sessions in the delivery of diverse academic topics.