Rural Recognition Awards

Distributed Learning and Rural Initiatives recognize the work and passion that our rural preceptors bring to teaching in the community. Nominate someone for a Rural Recognition Award to distinguish their effort in the rural medical community. We want to hear from community members, learners, staff, administrators, and colleagues of the people who are outstanding at what they do.

Nominate Past Award Winners

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: Preceptor colleagues, learners, and/or administration.

Dr. Hal Irvine Community Focus Award

Named after Dr. Hal Irvine who was a compassionate and skilled physician who led by example by inspiring his students with his passion for rural medicine and his commitment to life-long learning to serve his patients. Dr. Irvine had a 35-year career in rural family medicine.

Given to a UCalgary preceptor who has demonstrated dedication to improving the quality of life in their community through service and personal commitment and has practiced for at least five years.

Nominations welcome from: Community members and/or preceptor colleagues.

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 nurture and celebrate the good work of our colleagues and then 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: Preceptor colleagues, administration, community members, and/or allied health care practitioners

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: preceptor colleagues and/or allied health care practitioners. Learners (students and residents) may nominate with supporting letters from other professionals.

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: Preceptor colleagues, learners (residents or students), and/or administration.

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.

The Best Waugh Resident Award

Created through the generous donation of James P. M. Waugh in honor of his grandfathers, Ruben James Waugh, and Robert Moore Best.

Given to provide financial assistance to 2 dedicated residents with interest in rural medicine, one Family Medicine Resident and one Royal College Resident.

Nominations welcome from: University of Calgary residents, preceptors, supervising rural physicians, residency program leadership, DLRI Associate Dean or faculty advisors.

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Nomination Letter

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Outline the merits of the nominee and state how they meet the award criteria. Include achievements, positive contributions, and impact the nominee has made both professionally, personally, and in the community. Please include your personal experience, observations, and anecdotes of the nominee. Click here for a nomination letter example.
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