Awards and Recognition 2024

Retirement

• Dr. Denise Marshall
• Dr. Dale Guenter
• Martha Bauer, Occupational Therapists FHT
• Colleen O’Neil, Occupational Therapists FHT
• Dr. Russell Ashton, Assistant Clinical Professor, adjunct
• Dr. Nick Cuberovic, Assistant Clinical Professor, adjunct
• Dr. Brian Fielder, Assistant Clinical Professor, adjunct
• Dr. Dennis Kavalsky, Assistant Clinical Professor, adjunct
• Mary Keith, Assistant Clinical Professor, adjunct
• Dr. Anwar Parbtani, Assistant Clinical Professor, adjunct
• Dr. Patti McNiven, Midwifery

Completed Leadership Roles

• Dr. Anthony Davies, FM Pre-Clerkship Director
• Dr. Jason Profetto, FM Undergraduate Director
• Dr. Jose Pereira, Director, Palliative Care

New Canada Research Chair

• Dr. Meredith Vanstone, Canada Research Chair in Ethical Complexity in Primary Care

Family Medicine Researcher Award

Recognizes a College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) member who has made original contributions to research and knowledge building in family medicine in Canada

• Dr. Derelie Mangin, Individual Award Recipient

Jedi Award

Recognized for considerable efforts in EDI research, advocacy for anti-racism principles, research leadership and supporting racialized students.

• Dr. Gina Agarwal , Individual Award Recipient

CAME Certificate of Merit

Promotes, recognizes and rewards faculty committed to medical education in Canadian medical schools.

• Dr. Danielle O’Toole , Individual Award Recipient

CFPC Early Career Development Award

The Early Career Development Award acknowledges the efforts and outstanding contributions of new family physician leaders. Recognized for exemplifying leadership, innovation, initiative, and dedication in your first five years in family medicine practice.

• Dr. Claire Bodkin, Individual Award Recipient

John C. Sibley Award

For part-time faculty members in the Faculty of Health Sciences who have contributed in an outstanding manner to the education of health professionals.

• Dr. Mohamed Alarakhia, Individual Recipient

Special Recognition

• Dr. Linda Lee, The Medical Post 2023 Innovative Practice Award
• Dr. Wade Mitchell, 2022-2023 Hollister King Teaching Practices Preceptor Award

DFM Education Staff Recognition Awards 2024

• Hamilton Education Associate Team , FMNEA Team Excellence Award
• Julianne Uzun, Osler Award of Excellence

DFM Research Staff Recognition Awards 2024

• Shuaib Hafid, Statistical Analyst
• Neha Arora, Clinic Research Coordinator

Awards

• Dr. Stephen Beamish, Gerry Cohen Award for Excellence in Postgraduate Teaching
• Dr. Erin Gallagher, Gerry Cohen Award for Excellence in Postgraduate Teaching
• Dr. Kevin Velicaria, Preceptor Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Pre-Clerkship Teaching Family Medicine
• Dr. Joel Yellin, James Morris Preceptor Award in Clerkship

Academic Promotions

• Dr. Amie Davis, Promotion to Associate Professor/CAWAR
• Dr. Suzanne Turner, Associate Professor with CAWAR
• Dr. Erin Gallagher, Promotion to Associate Professor/CAWAR
• Dr. Alim Nagi , Promotion to Associate Clinical Professor
• Dr. Greg Rutledge, Promotion to Associate Clinical Professor
• Dr. Marcel Parent, Promotion to Associate Clinical Professor