Rural Recognition Awards
DLRI recognizes the work and passion our rural and regional preceptors bring to the teaching community every day.
We are seeking nominations from community members, learners, staff, administrators, colleagues, and preceptors to highlight the excellent work being done consistently and recognize those who are outstanding in the work they do and the contributions they make to rural medicine and their communities.
Rural Recognition Award Categories
Early Educator Award
Given to a UCalgary preceptor from any discipline who has demonstrated commitment and enthusiasm for medical education, is in the first five years of teaching, and located outside Calgary.
Nominations welcome from: Physicians or Preceptors, Colleagues, Learners (Residents or Students) and/or Administration.
Dr. Ian Bennett Meritorious Service Award
Dr. Bennett is remembered as knowledgeable and caring, though some might experience that caring as tough love. He was a leader in continuing education for rural doctors and a committed member of his community. He believe that we should celebrate the good work of our colleagues and have faith that this good work would continue afterwards.
Given to a UCalgary preceptor with a demonstrated education focus of over 10 years duration, or a single extraordinary demonstration of dedication to medical education.
Nominations welcome from: Physicians or Preceptors, Colleagues, Learners (Residents or Students) and/or Administration.
Dr. Hal Irvine Community Focus Award
Dr. Hal Irvine inspired his students with his passion for rural medicine and his commitment to lifelong learning to serve his patients and his community. This award goes to a University of Calgary preceptor who has demonstrated dedication through service and personal commitment to improving the quality of life in their rural community; and has been in practice for a minimum of five years.
Nominations welcome from: Physicians or Preceptors, Colleagues, Learners (Residents or Students) and/or Administration.
Inter-professional Education Award
Given to a professional in any discipline teaching UCalgary medical learners. They have demonstrated educational effectiveness across professions/disciplines or who has promoted effective function of rural teams through inter-professional education.
Nominations welcome from: Physicians or Preceptors, Colleagues, Learners (Residents or Students) and/or Administration.
Dr. Spencer R. McLean Peer to Peer Teaching Award
Dr. Spencer was a young orthopedic surgeon who was a highly regarded peer teacher whose communication style was based on a sincere respect for others and empathy for their circumstances.
Given to a UCalgary resident in any discipline who has demonstrated educational efforts across their practice and demonstrates qualities of a caring and compassionate mentor. They are at the PGY1 level or greater.
Nominations welcome from: Nominations welcome from residents at PGY1 level or greater.
Undergraduate Medical Education Rural Inspiration Award
Given to a UME University of Calgary preceptor who has inspired students to consider rural training or a rural career.
Nominations welcome from: University of Calgary undergraduate medical students.
