❗️Note: The deadline for this award is August 31, 2023

Award Purpose: The Continuing Medical Education Teaching Excellence Award recognizes a College of Medicine faculty member who colleagues, learners, and participants deem as excellent in their teaching at the CME level.

Nomination Process: Nominations will be solicited through a targeted feedback process via the following:

1. Course evaluations
2. Nomination survey to registrants
3. Nomination survey to scientific planning committee
4. Nomination through CME webpage

Note: self-nominations are not accepted.

Award Criteria: 

1. Nominee demonstrates exceptional knowledge of their topic
2. Nominee demonstrates superior communication skills
3. Nominee creates engagement with learners

Selection Process:

• Selecting the successful nominee will be based on the highest number of nominations, all of which must meet the three criteria described above. 

Award Purpose: The award recognizes faculty in the College of Medicine who have exhibited the highest level of excellence and had a significant impact on research over the past year. Excellence can be in the form of innovation, engagement, impact, and productivity in research. This can be demonstrated by advances in knowledge in biomedical, clinical, and population health areas as well as through research related to patient health, health services, health equity, behaviour, social impacts, and/or medical education.

Number available: There will be one award announced per year, but no obligation to award if suitable nominations are not received.

Prize: Recognition of those receiving the award will be through the following means:

• Their name on a plaque in the COM administrative office along with previous awardees
• A personal awards letter
• Announcement on social media and COM communications
• Attend and honour at the COM spring recognition event
• A lecture to describe their research program
• $1500 research credit

Eligibility: The award is open to all faculty members whose primary academic appointment is from the College of Medicine (COM). This includes USFA and non-USFA faculty; faculty located from any region of Saskatchewan; and faculty from any research discipline including but not limited to biomedical, clinical, population health, patient-oriented, community engaged, and medical education.

 The COM encourages nominations of individuals from equity groups including persons of Indigenous descent, women, members of visible minorities, and people who experience disability. Research shows that these groups are under-represented in receiving research awards. As such, we encourage nominators to consider their colleagues who may have historically been passed over.

Nomination Process: Candidates will be nominated by two colleagues from within the College of Medicine. These colleagues will organize and submit a nominations package. The nomination package will include:

1. A jointly written letter from the nominators summarizing the nominee’s research achievements and addressing the selection criteria. Each letter should not exceed 3 pages.
2. An up-to-date University of Saskatchewan curriculum vitae.
3. One letter of support from scholars in the nominee’s main research area external to the University of Saskatchewan.
4. One letter of support from an additional stakeholder [e.g. community partner (organization), industry partner, student, staff, etc.].

Nomination packages must be submitted below.

Award Criteria: The following criteria may be considered in the recipient selection:

1. Demonstrated excellence including research advances
2. Recognition by professional societies, community organizations, or other external bodies
3. Contributions to the local, national, and international research environment from administrative or infrastructure perspectives
4. Contributions to the training and education of highly qualified personnel
5. Leadership

Selection Process:

• All nomination packages will be reviewed by the OVDR Awards Evaluatoin Committee. Nominees will be ranked and a decision made. The decision will then be presented to the OVDR Executive Committee for final approval.
• Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) principles will be considered in the decision-making process. While it is not mandatory to provide a statement about EDI, the nominee, or nominators with consent of the nominee, may provide a brief statement regarding the EDI context of the nominee.
• Committee members will use this adjudication rubric.

• SUBMIT NOMINATION

Award Purpose: The award recognizes faculty in the College of Medicine who have had significant research impact over the course of their career. This includes recognition of excellence, leadership, and capacity building through their research program as demonstrated by advances in knowledge as well as through research related to patient health, health services, health equity, behaviour, social impacts, and/or medical education.

Number available: For the first five years, there will be three recipients awarded each year. Following this, there will be one recipient announced per year, but no obligation to award if suitable nominations are not received.

Prize: Recognition of those receiving the award will be through the following means:

• Their name on a plaque in the COM administrative office along with previous awardees
• A personal awards letter
• Announcement on social media and COM communications
• Attend and honour at the COM spring recognition event
• A lecture to describe their research program
• $1500 research credit

Eligibility: The award is open to all faculty members whose primary appointment is/was held in the College of Medicine (COM) who have served at the University of Saskatchewan for at least 10 years. This includes USFA and non-USFA faculty; faculty located from any region of Saskatchewan; and faculty from any research discipline including but not limited to biomedical, clinical, population health, patient-oriented, community engaged, and medical education. Awards may be given after retirement or posthumously.

The COM encourages nominations of individuals from equity groups including persons of Indigenous descent, women, members of visible minorities, and people who experience disability. Research shows that these groups are under-represented in receiving research awards. As such, we encourage nominators to consider their colleagues who may have historically been passed over.

Nomination Process: Candidates will be nominated by two colleagues from within the College of Medicine. These colleagues will organize and submit a nominations package. The nomination package will include:

1. A jointly written letter from the nominators summarizing the nominee’s research achievements and addressing the selection criteria. The letter should not exceed 3 pages.
2. An up-to-date University of Saskatchewan curriculum vitae.
3. Two letters of support from scholars in the nominee’s main research area discussing the impact of the nominee’s research. At least 1 of these letters must be from someone external to the University of Saskatchewan.
4. One letter of support from an additional stakeholder [e.g. community partner (organization), industry partner, student, staff, etc.].

Nomination packages must be submitted below.

Award Criteria:

The Research Career Achievement Award is given to individuals who have made a significant impact to research. This will be based on long-term cumulative contributions. Cumulative contributions can be based on research productivity, impact, innovation, and/or advancing research through affecting research infrastructure.

The following criteria may be considered in the recipient selection:

1. Demonstrated excellence including research advances
2. Recognition by professional societies, community organizations, or other external bodies
3. Contributions to the local, national, and international research environment from administrative or infrastructure perspectives
4. Contributions to the training and education of highly qualified personnel
5. Leadership

Selection Process:

• All nomination packages will be reviewed by the OVDR Awards Evaluatoin Committee. Nominees will be ranked and a decision made. The decision will then be presented to the OVDR Executive Committee for final approval.
• Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) principles will be considered in the decision-making process. While it is not mandatory to provide a statement about EDI, the nominee, or nominators with consent of the nominee, may provide a brief statement regarding the EDI context of the nominee.
• Committee members will use this adjudication rubric.

• SUBMIT NOMINATIONS

Award Purpose: The award recognizes individuals or teams in the College of Medicine who have exhibited the highest commitment to conducting inter-disciplinary research and/or to approaching research areas with novel, outside of the box approaches.

Number available: There will be one award announced per year, but no obligation to award if suitable nominations are not received.

Prize: Recognition of those receiving the award will be through the following means:

• Their name on a plaque in the COM administrative office along with previous awardees
• A personal awards letter
• Announcement on social media and COM communications
• Attend and honour at the COM spring recognition event
• A lecture to describe their research program
• $1500 research credit

Eligibility:

The award is open to all faculty members and research teams led by faculty members from the College of Medicine (COM). This includes USFA and non-USFA faculty; faculty located from any region of Saskatchewan. Teams must include members representing more than one discipline including but not limited to biomedical, clinical, population health, patient-oriented, community engaged, and medical education. Inter-disciplinary collaborations can include those with colleges other than the College of Medicine.

The COM encourages nominations of individuals from equity groups including persons of Indigenous descent, women, members of visible minorities, and people who experience disability. Research shows that these groups are under-represented in receiving research awards. As such, we encourage nominators to consider their colleagues who may have historically been passed over.

Nomination Process: Candidates will be nominated by two colleagues from within the College of Medicine. These colleagues will organize and submit a nominations package. The nomination package will include:

1. A jointly written letter from the nominators summarizing the nominee’s research achievements and addressing the selection criteria. The letter should not exceed 3 pages.
2. An up to date University of Saskatchewan curriculum vitae.
3. Two letters of support from scholars knowledgeable of the research area who can discuss the impact of the nominee’s research.
   1. At least 1 of these letters must be from someone external to the University of Saskatchewan, and may include external stakeholders (systems, policy, community, non-profits).
   2. The letters should be from scholars representing different disciplines or approaches.
4. One letter of support from an additional stakeholder [e.g. community partner (organization), industry partner, student, staff, etc.].

Nomination packages must be submitted below.

Award Criteria: The following criteria may be considered in the recipient selection:

1. Commitment to conducting inter-disciplinary research, advances or impact of the collaboration, and/or
2. Approaching research areas with novel, outside of the box approaches. The nomination must describe that approach and how it goes beyond the conventional ways of thinking or solving a problem.

Selection Process:

• All nomination packages will be reviewed by the OVDR Awards Evaluatoin Committee. Nominees will be ranked and a decision made. The decision will then be presented to the OVDR Executive Committee for final approval.
• Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) principles will be considered in the decision-making process. While it is not mandatory to provide a statement about EDI, the nominee, or nominators with consent of the nominee, may provide a brief statement regarding the EDI context of the nominee.
• Committee members will use this adjudication rubric.

• SUBMIT NOMINATION

Award Purpose: The Rural Medical Education Innovation Award recognizes rural College of Medicine (CoM) faculty members who have created new, or adapted existing, tools, curriculum, or programs, for use in rural-focused teaching and learning. More than one award recipient may be selected.

Examples include but are not limited to:

• Creation of regional/rural simlab program
• Innovative rotation-specific schedules to provide learner-centred teaching in a local environment
• Partnering with community members
• Clinical skills events 

Prize: plaque, rural medicine-branded jacket, and membership to Society of Rural Physicians of Canada (SRPC)

Eligibility:

1. Nominee is a medical faculty member with the CoM
2. Nominee lives and works in a rural location in Saskatchewan

Nomination materials will be uploaded below and must include:

1. 1 Primary Letter of Nomination from a colleague, learner, staff, or team member
2. 1 Letter of Support from a colleague, learner, staff, or team member
3. CV

Award Criteria: The Letter of Nomination must address the following:

1. Evidence of innovation in the creation or adaptation of tools, curriculum, or programs.
2. Demonstrated impact of the innovation (ex: more learner engagement, community focused, embedded the curriculum in family medicine/longitudinal exposure, improved outcomes, etc).

Selection Process:

• The adjudication committee will consist of members of the Saskatchewan Medical Association, Committee on Rural and Regional Practice (CORRP) and the CoM.
• Committee members will use this adjudication rubric.

• SUBMIT NOMINATION

Award Purpose: The Rural Partnership Award recognizes rural College of Medicine members who work in partnership in advancing academic medicine in rural Saskatchewan. Nominations can be for an individual or a team (please see eligibility requirements below). More than one award recipient may be selected.

Examples include but are not limited to:

1. An individual medical faculty member who regularly works with a variety of partners in developing/delivering initiatives relevant to rural academic medicine.
2. A team who has worked together on one or more initiatives focused on rural academic medicine. 

Prize: plaque, rural medicine-branded jacket, and membership to Society of Rural Physicians of Canada (SRPC)

Eligibility:

For Individual Nominations:

1. Nominee is a medical faculty member of the CoM, University of Saskatchewan
2. Nominee lives and works in a rural Saskatchewan setting

For Team Nominations:

1. Team members must include at least one rural medical faculty member. Partners may or may not be College of Medicine members, and may be physicians, allied health members, researchers, learners, administrative staff, community members, patients, etc.
2. Team members can be from a mix of rural and urban settings

Nomination materials will be uploaded below and must include:

1. 1 Primary Letter of Nomination from a colleague, learner, staff, or team member
2. 1 Letter of Support from a colleague, learner, staff, or team member
3. CV (of the rural medical faculty members)

Award Criteria: The Letter of Nomination must address the following:

1. Evidence of authentic partnerships to develop or deliver initiatives that are tied to academic medicine.
2. Demonstrated impact of the initiative, linked to effectiveness of the partnership(s).

Selection Process:

• The adjudication committee will consist of members of the Saskatchewan Medical Association, Committee on Rural and Regional Practice (CORRP) and the CoM.
• Committee members will use this adjudication rubric.

• SUBMIT NOMINATION

Award Purpose: This award is the highest honour available to our College of Medicine (CoM) staff members. This award is made possible through the generosity of Alumni Drs. Ivan Jen and Suzanne Yip, who wished to memorialize Sydney Inskip, a staff member who made an impact on the couple when they were undergraduate medical students. The award is a tribute to Inskip’s kind spirit and recognizes non-academic staff members who have made outstanding contributions and have enhanced the work environment in the CoM.

Prize: A specially designed ring, and recognition at the annual CoM Recognition Event.

Eligibility: All staff members employed by the CoM are eligible, no matter role, union, phase, location, etc.

Nominations materials will be uploaded below and must include:

1. 1 Letter of Nomination (1000 words max) from the Nominator (who can be any member of the CoM), addressing the Award Criteria listed below. The letter may be signed by more than one individual.
2. Additional letters of support are welcome, and can be from CoM members and/or external supporters, and may be signed by more than one individual.

Award Criteria: The Letter of Nomination must address the following:

1. Evidence of enhancement of the work environment by providing extraordinary service to the CoM.
2. Evidence of inspiration, support, and respect for the endeavors of others.
3. Evidence of distinction achieved through dedication and commitment.

Selection Process: The selection committee will include an undergraduate student, a resident, a faculty member, and a member of the Dean's office staff. Committee members will use this adjudication rubric.

• SUBMIT NOMINATION

Award Purpose: This award provides an opportunity to honour two peers for their significant contributions to the teaching mission of the College of Medicine. Excellence in teaching should not be defined narrowly. However, nominees ordinarily will be acknowledged by their peers and students as being exceptional in practicing their art and craft and have significantly contributed to the teaching mission of the College of Medicine. This would include instructional content and methods, evaluation techniques, and/or administration.

Prize: Each recipient of this award receives a personal plaque.

Eligibility: Any faculty member in any department of the College of Medicine who:

1. Has taught for three years.
2. Has been recognized as a superior teacher during that time with either a recognizable teaching award received and/or consistent evidence (beyond testimonials) of superior teaching (i.e., student evaluations, additional peer support, evidence of impact, etc.).
3. Has not received this award previously.

Nomination materials will be uploaded below and must include:

1. A single letter of nomination from that describes how the faculty member meets the award criteria listed below. The letter may be signed by more than 1 person.
2. Up to 2 Letters of Support - one page maximum per letter.
3. Nominee’s CV
4. Evidence of Teaching including a sample of teaching material and summarized student evaluations or teaching dossier if available.

Award Criteria: The Letters of Nomination and Support must address the following:

1. Exemplify learning, for example, through:
   • a passion for discovery that contributes to proficiency in one’s field
   • a positive attitude toward, respect for, and trust in students and peers
   • consideration of broad perspectives and worldviews
     
     
2. Strive for excellence in teaching, for example, through: 
   • allowing for students to be inspired and engaged in authentic inquiry
   • using instructional strategies and assessments that align with learning outcomes
   • including learners in creating respectful and empowering spaces
     
     
3. Assess fairly, for example, through: 
   • designing assessments as learning, allowing students to self-assess
   • designing assessments, which accompany opportunities for feedback
   • designing assessments that align with course outcomes
     
     
4. Enhance continuously, for example, through: 
   • reflecting on and enhancing teaching in response to feedback and learning outcomes
   • engaging with other educators to share and learn from each other

Selection Process:

• A committee constituted by the Vice Dean of Education will review nominations and announce the recipients after the nomination committee meeting.
• Awards will be presented to the recipients at a Faculty Council meeting in the fall (or mailed to the recipient).
• Each committee member will use this adjudication rubric.

• SUBMIT NOMINATION

Award Purpose: The award recognizes excellence in teaching by an individual faculty member at the Regina Campus. One award will be given for undergraduate teaching and one for postgraduate teaching.

Prize: Each recipient of this award receives a personal plaque/certificate to be presented at the CoM Regina Appreciation Event.

Eligibility: The nominee must be a Regina Campus faculty member who teaches in the pre-clerkship, clerkship, or resident training programs on campus. The faculty member must have been involved in teaching in the last two academic years.

Nomination materials will be uploaded below and must include:

1. A letter of nomination (maximum 1 page) from the primary nominator (this can be a faculty, staff, student, or resident) that describes how the faculty member meets the award criteria listed below.
2. Statement(s) of support (1-2 paragraphs) may be submitted.

Note: self-nominations are not accepted.

Award Criteria: The Letters of Nomination and Support must address the following:

1. Exemplify learning, for example, through:
   • a passion for discovery that contributes to proficiency in one’s field
   • a positive attitude toward, respect for, and trust in students and peers
   • consideration of broad perspectives and worldviews
     
     
2. Strive for excellence in teaching, for example, through: 
   • allowing for students to be inspired and engaged in authentic inquiry
   • using instructional strategies and assessments that align with learning outcomes
   • including learners in creating respectful and empowering spaces
     
     
3. Assess fairly, for example, through: 
   • designing assessments as learning, allowing students to self-assess
   • designing assessments, which accompany opportunities for feedback
   • designing assessments that align with course outcomes
     
     
4. Enhance continuously, for example, through: 
   • reflecting on and enhancing teaching in response to feedback and learning outcomes
   • engaging with other educators to share and learn from each other

Selection Process:

• An ad hoc committee of College of Medicine, Regina Campus members will adjudicate the nominations.
• Each committee member will use this adjudication rubric.

• SUBMIT NOMINATION

🎉 Sherry Lindenbach, Clerical Assistant Year 2, College of Medicine, Regina Campus

Sherry was recognized by Sue Schmidt who said: “I would like to acknowledge the work that Sherry does for the students registered with Access and Equity Services (AES). Sherry’s client centred approach in ensuring that the students receive all the required information well in advance of the exam dates is very much appreciated by the students and Regina Campus Office of Student Affairs. The students have commented on how supported they feel. Thank you Sherry!”

🎉 Class of 2026, College of Medicine

The Class of 2026 was recognized by Cheryl Pfeifer who said: “I would like to extend my sincere appreciation to the Class of 2026 College of Medicine for their patience today. Although we try our best to ensure that everything runs smoothly, sometimes we hit a “road bump” like today. You all handled it with such kindness and for that I am so appreciative. Many thanks to all of you and a little shout out to the students who assisted us with finding a solution.”

🎉 Mark Quinola, IT Technician, Audiovisual Services, College of Medicine, Regina Campus

Mark was recognized by Will Wallace who said: “Mark is the newest member of our IT team in Regina, but he never shies away from tackling a big job. He is the first to get his hands dirty and always tries his best to help anyone who needs assistance. In addition to his rock-solid work ethic, he treats everyone in the department with great respect. He is punctual, polite, and always smiling. Frankly, I am not sure where he gets his boundless positive energy from, but he is a treat to work with. No matter how busy and hectic things may get, he maintains a cheerful demeanour that uplifts the whole team. Thank you, Mark!”

🎉 Lovelyn Bustamante (IT Support), Dylan Flowers (IT Support), and Willem de Jong (Academic Application Support Specialist), College of Medicine

Lovelyn, Dylan, and Willem were recognized by Cheryl Pfeifer who said: “I would like to extend a huge thank you for all of your IT/AV assistance that you provided to the UGME today. You reacted quickly and efficiently in order to provide our faculty member and students with the necessary tools to ensure that they did not miss out on a valuable learning experience. I know that sometimes we get busy and forget to acknowledge hard work done by the many individuals who work very hard behind the scenes to ensure that our students are provided with the best learning experience that we can provide. So THANK YOU and I hope that know how appreciated you are by us all.”

🎉 Karen Amundson, Clerical Support, Budgets and Finance, UGME, College of Medicine

Karen was recognized by Catherine MacKay-Wilson who said: “I would like to thank Karen Admunson for taking on additional work this year to support the Regina Campus with contract writing. Her knowledge and experience and patience with me was unforgettable, and made me feel both welcome and supported in my first months with the College of Medicine. Thank you Karen for your advice and support through these first months!”

🎉 Tamara Hominuke, Senior Administrative Coordinator, College of Medicine

Tamara was recognized by Sherry Pederson who said: “I would like to recognize Tamara Hominuke for her efforts welcoming year 1-3 back to campus! Tamara did a wonderful job coordinating year 3 orientation July 17 – 29. She then turned around and welcomed our brand-new first year student August 2-4 and our returning second year students August 4. Wow, that takes a lot of coordination! If that wasn’t enough on her plate, she managed a remedial OSCE on July 20! To spice things up, one of her little ones had an injury that required some time with a surgeon. Heroic effort Tamara, thank you for your hard work and dedication to our undergraduate medical education students. Enjoy your long weekend, please get some rest!”

🎉 Cassie Eskra and Cass Cozman (Pre-Clerkship Coordinators), College of Medicine, Regina Campus

Cassie and Cass were recognized by Meghan Nelson who said: “Kudos to Cassie Eskra and Cass Cozman for leading the Regina site Pre-Clerkship Orientations this week. Orientation is a busy time and you both make it look easy. From flexing your public speaking skills as an MC, to meeting presenters and ensuring everyone’s slides are in order, to making sure the rest of your Regina colleagues know the plan and are in place to help out - you help us put our best foot forward to start the term. Great job!”

🎉 Meghan Nelson and Cassie Eskra, Pre-Clerkship Coordinators, Regina Campus, College of Medicine

Meghan and Cassie were recognized by Sue Schmidt who said: “I would like to acknowledge the work that Meghan Nelson and Cassie Eskra have done on the preparations for the 2023 Year 1 Orientation and upcoming academic year. These two outstanding individuals are role models in their collaborative work style while striving for excellence in their student centric approach. It is a real pleasure working with Meghan and Cassie. Regina Campus is lucky to have you on our team!”

🎉 Nicole Gates Willick, Administrative Coordinator of Clerkship and PGME, Regina Campus, College of Medicine

Nicole was recognized by Sue Schmidt who said: “I would like to acknowledge the outstanding work that Nicole Gates Willick does. Using her critical thinking skills, she seeks to understand complex situations before taking action. Her desire for openness, transparency, and accountability is demonstrated by how she performs her work. Regina Campus is very fortunate to have Nicole on the team!”

🎉 Sue Schmidt (Student Affairs Coordinator), Michelle Grove (Student Affairs Associate) and Regina Professional Learning Network (PLN) Student Leaders, Regina Campus, College of Medicine

Sue, Michelle, and the Regina PLN Student Leaders were recognized by Cassie Eskra and Meghan Nelson (the Regina Year 1 Team). “On behalf of the Year 1 Regina Team, we would like to thank the Regina OSA and Regina PLN (Professional Learning Network) Student Leaders for all their help with the Year 1 Orientation. This is the first year that Regina site has had Year 2 students who were at our site for Year 1 the previous year. To Sue Schmidt and Michelle Grove – thank you for coordinating the PLN Leaders and helping all of these events run smoothly – we couldn’t do it without you! To the Regina Year 2 PLN Student Leaders – thank you for sharing your knowledge and insight with the incoming class – you make us proud and we appreciate your time and effort to make Orientation a meaningful experience for the new class.”

🎉 Annie Ethier, Assistant Manager, Regina Campus, College of Medicine

Annie was recognized by Catherine MacKay-Wilson who said: “I would like to acknowledge the work of Annie Ethier who stepped up into the Manager’s role in Regina as an interim leader from February to May. She has been a key influence in Regina with the recent expansion as the Assistant Manager. She has been my guide and resource as I settle into my new role as Manager. Annie is insightful and can see the larger impact of the small shifts towards a well-managed team. Annie is supportive to the staff and her leadership qualities that kept the team focused and moving forward over the last 6 months. Thank you Annie for your commitment and support of the Regina team and for setting me up for a great transition into the College of Medicine.”

🎉 Catherine MacKay-Wilson, Manager, Administration and Finance, Regina Campus, College of Medicine

Catherine was recognized by Nicole Gates Willick who said: “Catherine has come into the College of Medicine with years of management experience and it shows. You can see how determined she is to understand the processes and is already finding ways to make them more efficient. She has taken the time to get to know people’s roles and has done an amazing job on picking things up quickly! Her communication is excellent and her determination shows. I have heard nothing but positive comments about Catherine from my coworkers and we are all confident she will be a great leader for us. She wants us to bring concerns forward so that she can help to find positive solutions, she hears out new ideas and her door is always open… figuratively and literally 😊. We lucked out with you Catherine and I am so happy you were the one to join our team!” 

🎉 Michelle Hamm, Finance Business Advisor, College of Medicine

Michelle was recognized by Brittany Minty and Dr. Mateen Raazi who said: "We would like to recognize Michelle Hamm for her outstanding work supporting the Provincial Department of Anesthesiology’s finances over the past 5 months as interim coverage while we hire and onboard a new manager. Michelle went out of her way to learn all of the aspects of our finances, suggest ideas for improvements, assist in renewing contracts, led the year-end processes, and do all the financial approvals. Her attention to detail with numbers is incredible and we really appreciate her support”  

🎉 Barb Smith (Year 3 Clerical Support), Tami Golding (Year 4/5 Clerical Support), and Jöelle Côté (Educational Software Support), UGME, College of Medicine

Barb, Tami, and Jöelle were recognized by Catherine Todd-McCoy who said: I want to give a huge thank you to all of the department admin and coordinators at all of our sites for their timely communication, diligence submitting marks, and tracking student remediation and outstanding requirements in preparation for Year 3 promotions. Clerkship has an amazing team. I want to personally thank Barb Smith, Tami Golding, and Joelle Cote for their support. Last year, Joelle Cote greatly assisted with the preparations for promotions and I leaned on her extensive experience working with SAMC. This time around, she was very patient with my many questions that started “Can you please remind me…” Tami Golding supported the team by initiating outreach on EPA requirements, problem-solving on ITARs and sendouts, supporting the completion of grades, and filling in the gaps on questions that came out of this process. I want to thank Barb Smith for her patience as we navigated a learning curve together. While my focus was on promotions, Barb stepped in and kept other key tasks on track, such as NBME exams, as well as assisting me with grades. Barb and Tami were willing to lend a hand wherever necessary and I greatly relied on their assistance. Thank you!” 

🎉 Claudio Iula, Building Service Technician, Operations and Maintenance

Claudio was recognized by Karen Mosier who said: "I want to thank Claudio Iula, Building Service Technician, for his outstanding service to the College of Medicine. Claudio is always pleasant and professional and quick to assist to fix any problems that come up. He keeps on top of things, keeps everyone updated on how long the repairs will take, and gets the work completed as quickly as possible. He plays a pivotal role in the general maintenance and upkeep of the Health Sciences building. Thank you Claudio, for your hard work, dedication, and enthusiasm!”  

🎉 Nicole Toutant (Administrative Coordinator DME & UGME, Prince Albert) and Nicole Gates Willick (Administrative Coordinator Clerkship & PGME, Regina), CoM

Nicole and Nicole were recognized by Catherine Todd-McCoy who said: “I wanted to recognize the support from my counterparts in Prince Albert and Regina, Nicole Toutant and Nicole Gates Willick. Even though we are geographically situated in different areas, I really appreciate their perspectives. Nicole Toutant’s eagle eyes have caught many important details and made a huge difference in ensuring things run smoothly. I value her sharing lessons learned from her experience as well. I feel more confident in my role because I have Nicole Gates Willick to bounce ideas around. She is always ready to help out and makes it a joy to collaborate. Both of these ladies have brought so much humor and levity to work! Thank you!”

🎉 Kirsten Hanke, Clerical Support, Assistant Dean Curriculum, UGME, CoM

🎉 Dr. Helen Chang, Assistant Professor in Dept Family Medicine, and Lead Faculty Development, Regina, CoM

Dr. Helen Chang was recognized by Drs. Marilyn Baetz, Cathy MacLean, and Gill White, who said: “We wish to recognize Dr. Helen Chang for her outstanding work and positive influence she has had on those around her. Helen brings an enthusiastic approach to everything she does, and is amazingly creative, which she uses to engage physicians in teaching and learning. She sends the most creative and supportive emails often with a very fitting cartoon or picture that really lifts the spirits of those that work with her. She is also a great academic – a clinician, a dedicated educator who cares, a curious researcher, and an avid learner. She is developing her leadership skills, is a champion for students and faculty, and is tirelessly committed to the broader community. Thank you Helen, for your spirit, dedication, and enthusiasm!”

🎉 Sherry Buckler (Director of Advancement), Kelsey Kougiya (Alumni Relations Officer), and Olivia Laybourne (Clerical Assistant, Advancement and Vice Deans), CoM

Sherry, Kelsey, and Olivia were recognized by Dr. Marilyn Baetz who said: “Thank you to Sherry Buckler, Kelsey Kougiya, and Olivia Laybourne for the great organization for a wonderful event of the Alumni Weekend. Our class had about 28 that attended at some point during the weekend which would be close to ½ of the original members. They all had a wonderful time and were so pleased with the organization. Dr. Nora McKee did an excellent job for our class and also commented about how well it was done. We had a very active What’sApp group chat with pictures and conversation that we will be able to enjoy for a long time. On behalf of the Class of 1993 – a big Thank you!”

🎉 Kelsey Kougiya, Alumni Relations Officer, CoM

Kelsey was recognized by Sherry Buckler who said: “I would like to express my utmost appreciation to Kelsey after this weekend’s 38^th Annual Highlights in Medicine event. Kelsey demonstrated remarkable composure and grace while shouldering the responsibility of not only organizing this annual event but also revitalizing it in a manner that surpasses all previous iterations. Kelsey, I extend my heartfelt gratitude on behalf of the team, the College and our alumni who attended, for your diligent dedication and meticulous approach. It was fabulous!”

🎉 Kirsten Hanke, Clerical Support Assistant Dean Curriculum, UGME

Kirsten was recognized by Joëlle Côté who said: “I would like to send a big thank you and shout to Kirsten! When the network shut down, there was a time-sensitive task that I wasn’t able to be sent out. I was away the next day and she created the poll and sent it out on our behalf! I am super thankful to work with someone who goes above and beyond like she did. Thanks again, Kirsten! 😊!” 

🎉 Catherine Todd-McCoy (Clerkship Coordinator), Barb Smith (Year 3 Clerical Support), and Tami Golding (Year 4/5 Clerical Support), UGME

Catherine, Barb, and Tami were recognized by Tamara Hominuke who said: “I want to express my gratitude towards the amazing team who provided unwavering support. During the Year 3 OSCE, a network outage occurred, and as a result, all checklists had to be recorded on paper. It would have been a daunting task to transfer all the data onto One45, but the Clerkship team went above and beyond to help with the data entry. Despite their busy schedules, these individuals took the time to ensure that marks were accurately entered for the Year 3 students. Working alongside such a fantastic team has been a privilege and I am truly thankful.”

🎉 Kelly Mulligan, ICT, College of Medicine 

Kelly was recognized by Dr. Mark Inman who said: “Kelly Mulligan has been a tremendous support to our program since our transition to competence by design training and use of the Elentra® system as our primary IT strategy for EPA data management and visualization. Kelly consistently goes above and beyond to address issues we face, foresee potential problems, and strategize solutions. She is accessible, always pleasant to work with, and follows up on issues promptly and effectively. Without her support, our program would have struggled with the transition to CBD, but fortunately Kelly has been a tremendous resource for us and we are grateful for all she has done for our program – and for all the help she continues to provide us now and into the future. Thanks Kelly!”

🎉 Tami Golding, Year 4/5 Clerical Support, UGME

Tami was recognized by Catherine Todd-McCoy who said: “I just wanted to thank Tami Golding for all her help assisting clerkship this term and, most recently, with Consolidation Week. With Year 4 done and Year 3 coming quickly to a close, I’m very grateful to have her support!”

🎉 Award Adjudicators, CoM staff and faculty awards

The CoM Award Adjudicators were recognized by Erin Prosser-Loose who said: “I really wanted to thank all of the adjudicators of our recent staff and faculty awards. When we say that 'all nominations were excellent and that the adjudicators had hard decisions to make' that is not just a rote sentiment. I saw how seriously the adjudicators took their role, how they engaged in discussion with each other, and how they found something worthy of recognition in every single nomination. These individuals volunteered time out of their busy schedules to take part in service of their fellow College members, and we are so thankful for them!”

🎉 Award Nominators, CoM staff and faculty awards

The CoM Award Nominators were recognized by Erin Prosser-Loose who said: “I want to send a sincere thank you to everyone who nominated a colleague for our recent staff and faculty awards. I had the honour of receiving all of the nominations and read through them all with a big smile. I saw in each and every nomination the time and effort put in by the nominators, and most importantly, the genuine gratitude they have for their colleagues. Recognizing our colleagues through awards is one way of communicating our appreciation for each other and by taking the time to do so you are directly contributing to a more positive work environment. Thank you!”

🎉 Cindy Thomson, Instructional Support Technician, Biomedical Sciences

Cindy was recognized by an anonymous colleague who said: “I’d like to thank Cindy Thomson for an amazing 14 years of service to the College of Medicine’s Biochemistry, Microbiology and Immunology team as the Laboratory Instructor for BMSC 240. She is a fantastic instructor who has touched the lives of countless students with her warm smile, calm demeanour, and patient approach to teaching. Her lengthy career with the University of Saskatchewan is ending on June 9th so I want to send a very warm and happy congratulations to Cindy on her retirement, all the best in the future and thank you for your service!"

🎉 Shannon Bay, Executive Assistant, UGME, College of Medicine

Shannon was recognized by Lisa Krol who said: “I want to send a heartfelt thank you to Shannon Bay for all she does to keep the UGME running smoothly. She always has time to answer questions and if she doesn’t know the answer, which is rare, she’ll find an answer quickly. Lately, she’s had to submit tickets to Facilities Management for a variety of small repairs. Shannon tirelessly stays on top of the requests and makes sure they are resolved even if it takes months. She is on top of every problem with a laugh and a smile. Shannon is always willing to lend a hand, an ear, or a cake to the UGME team. Shannon, you make our space a lovely place to be”

🎉 Kelly Phillips, Custodial Operations, College of Medicine

Kelly was recognized by Karen Mosier who said: “I would like to share my appreciation for Kelly Phillips. She epitomizes the spirit of the College of Medicine with her friendly greeting and happy smile (and small treats for passersby) when I walk in the building every morning. I am grateful for Kelly and the entire custodial staff for their hard work and diligence to give everyone a clean and tidy environment to work in.”

🎉 Cheryl Pfeifer, Curriculum Integration and Evaluation, UGME, College of Medicine

Cheryl was recognized by Sonja MacDonald who said: “I would like to send a huge Appreciation to Cheryl Pfeifer – She is the back bone of the UGME Pre-Clerkship team. Her commitment to the students and program are unrivaled and she gives so much of herself that we cannot go without recognizing her. She is a huge team player and offers support to the rest of the Pre-Clerkship team at both the Saskatoon and Regina site - we are so fortunate and lucky to have her knowledge, expertise and help. The Foundations course would not run without you Cheryl and we so appreciate you. You are a key person for Grades, Promotions and so much more that we cannot thank you enough!”

🎉 UGME Exam Team, College of Medicine

The UGME Exam Team was recognized by Cheryl Pfeifer who said: “As we come to the end of another academic year, I would be remiss if I did not acknowledge our amazing team who have worked so hard on our exam processes. As the saying goes “it takes a village” and I wanted you all to know how much I appreciate each and everyone one of you and consider myself very fortunate to be a part of this amazing team.”

🎉 Erin Prosser-Loose, Engagement and Recognition Specialist, College of Medicine

Erin was recognized by Joshua Lloyd who said: “I was recently provided with an opportunity to share some feedback with a colleague and their response really reminded me of how an offhand comment can mean a lot to someone who doesn’t hear it or know that it exists. I love that you’re a force pushing forward appreciation. Thank you immensely for supporting this. I would like, if I can, to share my appreciation for you. You supported me when you’ve never met me, were kind without a reason, and stand for the things I believe are important for us as a college to believe in. Please do be sure to share my appreciation for you publicly.”

🎉 Brittany Minty, Executive Assistant, Dept Anesthesiology, College of Medicine

Brittany was recognized by Darcie Earle and Dr. Jonathan Gamble who said: “We would like to recognize Brittany Minty, Executive Assistant to Dr. Mateen Raazi, Provincial Department Head Anesthesiology, for the administrative support she provides to the Anesthesia research team. Brittany always has time for you, even amidst numerous interruptions and competing priorities. She is a wealth of knowledge and is willing to work with you to solve the issue at hand, even if it is not within the scope of her role. She approaches every task with a calm confidence that is admirable and makes her a pleasure to work with. Brittany, thank you for all that you do.”

🎉 Tracy Arnold, Post Graduate Program Administrator, Dept of Academic Family Medicine, College of Medicine, Regina Campus  

Tracy was recognized by Drs. Megan Clark and Jennifer Kuzmics who said: “We want to recognize Tracy Arnold, Administrator of the family Medicine Residency Program in Regina, for her exemplary collegiality in training new colleagues. Twice during her tenure with us, Tracy has experienced a vacancy in the program's Integrated Scheduler position, which is an important complement to Tracy's position. She has participated considerately in the central Department's recruitment process and has also taken on much additional workload in keeping the program functional. Tracy has also provided extensive support in training and supporting the new integrated scheduler and acts as a mentor to other program administrators. Tracy has worked extra hours and taken on extra duties, keeping her ongoing professional, respectful, collegial demeanor, and always with the residents' and program's well-being at the core. Tracy was key in organizing an end of year celebration for the last cohort of residents in 2022. She stepped in when our previous admin for the post graduate team became ill.  She had many different competing pieces of work asking for her attention, but she made these residents a priority. We are so fortunate to rely on Tracy's good judgement.”

🎉 Bev Digout, Student Affairs Coordinator (medicine/physio), College of Medicine  

Bev was recognized by Josh Lloyd who said: “I would like to share my appreciation for Bev Digout and all she does for our students through her work with the Office of Student Affairs. Bev holds a split position and consistently goes above and beyond her role to ensure students are taken care of in their times of need. I could not do my job without all that she does.”

🎉 Joëlle Côté, Educational Software Support, UGME, College of Medicine

Joëlle was recognized by Cheryl Pfeifer who said: "Joelle, I want to thank you so much for all of your hard work with exam creation for the UGME. Your ability to enter/edit hundreds of exam questions and compile multiple exams all while competing with a variety of deadlines is admired. You always provide accurate results and meet every deadline with a smile and for that I am extremely grateful. You have made my work life so much easier and I truly appreciate you and your contribution to the UGME."

🎉 UGME Team Members, College of Medicine

UGME Team Members were recogized by Sherry Pederson and Dr. Greg Malin: "We want to recognize the following team members Cheryl Pfeifer, Todd Reichert, Neda Moslemi, Drs. Kirsten Walker & Jodi Parent (Module Co-Directors) for their outstanding effort and time, outside of regular working hours, to get our first-year students their midterm grades this weekend; prior to writing the final exam today. Drs. Walker and Parent have also been leading the Dermatology module for both year 1 and year 2 students simultaneously as we adjust for curriculum renewal. This kind of effort is greatly appreciated by the students and positively impacts their experience as students in the College of Medicine. Thank you to the entire team for caring and sacrificing your own personal time to make a difference!”

🎉 Davis Frerichs, Undergraduate Recruitment and Admissions Administrator, UGME, College of Medicine

Davis was recognized by Sherrill Bueckert, Sherry Pederson, and Shannon Bay who said: “We would like to thank Davis for his willingness to help out with whatever comes across his desk and others. Despite being very busy in his new role in Admissions and work on our recruitment initiatives, Davis is always willing to share his skills and talents, as well as his time, to help others out. Davis sees a need and reaches out to offer help. Many times, Davis has come to our offices to check in and see if there is something he can help us with or he offers to be involved with an undergraduate initiative. In addition to all the great work Davis is doing with recruitment and promotion of the program, he has offered to be a representative for the Anti-Racist Transformation in Medical Education group and is sharing his skills and talents as part of the team creating the new UGME newsletter. Thanks Davis!”

🎉 Sara Butchart, Simulated Patient Educator, College of Medicine, Regina Campus

Sara was recognized by Meghan Nelson who said: “Sara has been a key contributor to our team’s success in delivering Year 1 curriculum in Regina. I appreciate Sara’s positive attitude and caring demeanor towards the Standardized Patients she works with, as well as our students and tutors. Sara is committed to making each clinical session the best it can be, and her hard work does not go unnoticed by our students. Sara is a reliable colleague and I am grateful to have her on our team! Thanks for all you do, Sara!”

🎉 Tamara Hominuke, Senior Administrative Coordinator, UGME, College of Medicine

Tamara was recognized by Sonja MacDonald who said: “I want to thank Tamara for her incredible work at recruiting Facilitators for all of the small groups sessions for Year 1 and 2. It is a never ending job that often requires last minute recruitment and we can always count on you to try to fill the spots. Tamara also organizes and coordinates all of the OSCES for Year 1 – 4 – which is a huge and very important undertaking, and does it with ease. Orientations each year run smoothly and provide invaluable information for the students – due to Tamara’s attention to detail and wonderful organization of these sessions. We are so thankful to have you on our Team!”

🎉 Tyler Lagacy and Dylan Flowers, IT Support Services

Tyler and Dylan were recognized by Cheryl Pfeifer who said: “Tyler and Dylan, thank you from the bottom of my heart for all of your assistance this academic year. I am appreciative for the assistance that you have provided to our lecturers, for ensuring that the Saskatoon and Regina sites are connected, notifying me when a lecturer has not yet arrived and taking the time to try and provide our students with the best learning experience that we can. I also want to thank you for handling my last minute panicked requests with such kindness and for your patience with my multiple schedule changes, it is truly appreciated.”

🎉 Sonja MacDonald, Pre-Clerkship Program Coordinator, UGME, College of Medicine

Sonja was recognized by Cheryl Pfeifer who said: “Sonja, I want to personally thank you for all of your hard work and dedication to the Pre-Clerkship UGME Program. The way you organize the students in both Year One and Two, handle last minute changes in addition to the rescheduling of multiple students leaves me in awe. Your knowledge of the program and hard work has not gone unnoticed and I am so grateful and consider myself fortunate to have such awesome co-worker as you. I truly appreciate you and thank you for all that you do.”

🎉 Cheryl Pfeifer, Curriculum Integration and Evaluation, UGME, College of Medicine

Cheryl was recognized by Shannon Bay who said: “I would like to thank Cheryl Pfeifer for her presentation in our Professional Development series in the UGME office on Microsoft Word-tips and tricks! Everyone found it very informative and helpful and are anxiously waiting a follow up session 😊. I can clearly see you are an expert on the program! These tips and tricks will save us hours of work with formatting and will improve our skills! Thanks again for taking the time to present!”

🎉 Amy Wright, Clerical Assistant, Operations, and Kristie Temple-Briske, Executive Assistant Vice Deans Education and Faculty Engagement, College of Medicine

Amy and Kristie were both recognized by Crystal Maslin who said:“I wanted to share a note of appreciation for Amy Wright, our new Clerical Support person in the dean’s office. On day 4 she brought delicious home-baked treats to share with the team. Such a lovely surprise. I also wanted to share a note of appreciation for Kristie Tempel-Briske who has been helping to train Amy and troubleshoot a few startup challenges. I’m pretty sure that the rest of us got cookies because Kristie’s been doing a terrific job 😊”

🎉 Donna Dodge, Clerical Assistant, Dept Anatomy, Physiology, Pharmacology, and Body Bequeathal Program

Donna was recognized by Dr. Thomas Fisher who said: “I would like to thank Donna Dodge for her wonderful work organizing the Body Bequeathal Commemorative Service on Saturday, April 15^th. This is a ceremony that gives medical students and other health professional students the opportunity to express their gratitude to those who kindly donated their bodies for instruction in our anatomy laboratories. This event recognized 61 donors whose generous and thoughtful gift played such a crucial role in educating the next generation of health care professionals and was attended by more than 150 family, friends, students, and faculty members. Most of the program was delivered by students, including the beautiful musical offerings. Donna oversaw the organization of the event and did a marvelous job. She organized the participants, the catering, and the AV support, designed and made the programs, and decorated the room. Donna's creative touch and personal warmth helped make the event so special and so moving. The family members who attended were very pleased and grateful. Thanks also to Cindy Wruck and Robyn Claypool who came out on Saturday and did a great job helping run the event!”

🎉 Meghan Nelson, Pre-Clerkship Coordinator, College of Medicine, Regina Campus

Meghan was recognized by Dr. Jacqueline Kraushaar who said: “I wanted to send a shout out to Meghan Nelson for all of her work in Clinical Skills planning for our Year 1 students at the Regina campus this term! Planning and implementing curriculum that is entirely new to our campus – including two new skills days -- is no easy task but Meghan has taken on the challenge with enthusiasm, attention to detail and creativity. Thank you for all of your work to support both our faculty and students!”

🎉 Kaitlin Pike, Project Manager, College of Medicine

Kaitlin was recognized by Dr. Tara Lee who said: “I want to send my heartfelt appreciation to Kaitlin Pike. She has been a tremendous help to me in the last couple of months. She has expertise in many areas and she’s been willing to help me with big projects. I appreciate her patience and ability to organize my thoughts in a way that makes them understandable!”

🎉 Bailey Edelman, SLIC Administrative Coordinator, Meadow Lake, College of Medicine

Bailey was recognized by Dr. Tara Lee who said: “I would like to send an appreciation alert to Bailey Edelman. She is so enthusiastic about rural medicine that it shows in everything she does. She treats the students like they are her own. She advocates for students and faculty. She goes above and beyond and her dedication to rural medicine is obvious and very much appreciated!”

🎉 Michelle Gabayan, Assistant, Senior Lead Indigenous Programming and Initiatives, and CME, College of Medicine

Michelle was recognized by Karen Amundson who said: “I’d like to thank Michelle Gabayan who has fearlessly and capably taken on every aspect of supporting Senior Lead Indigenous Initiatives and Programs on a half time basis. The variety of university processes she needs to master for managing this position is daunting, but I’ve seen her tackle each aspect with a methodical yet pro-active problem-solving approach and keenness to learn it all. Well done, Michelle! It is a pleasure to work with you. I so appreciate the little coffee-run stops by my office to ask questions!” 

🎉 Chantal Jantzen, Research Financial Analyst, College of Medicine

Chantal was recognized by Mark Milne who said: “I would like to show my appreciation to Chantal Jantzen. I think she may have been misled into helping me, thinking that it would be a quick fix. It was not. But she went way above and moved a project along that would have taken the team months to complete, if ever. Thanks Chantal!”

🎉 Admissions Event Team, College of Medicine

The Admissions Event Team was recognized by Dr. Trustin Domes who said: “I would like to thank and acknowledge the tremendous efforts of Sherrill Bueckert, Val Arnault-Pelletier, Krista Rhode, Carla Millsap, Davis Frerichs, and Michelle Gabayan. This great crew organized and successfully delivered the only in-person panel interview and conversational circle process for medical school admissions in Canada last weekend. These completely new admissions events ran smoothly without event for over 240 applicants and 90 interviewers. I'm extremely proud of their dedication, work-ethic, ingenuity, problem solving and commitment to our College. Bravo!” 

🎉 Carlyn Séguin, Global Health Manager, Division of Social Accountability, College of Medicine

Carlyn was recognized by Dr. Meredith McKague who said: “I wanted to extend my appreciation to Carlyn Seguin from the Division of Social Accountability. She is working on a new initiative for USask to host a health care system sustainability summit and has jumped into this endeavour with both feet. She has great ideas for making this event meaningful for participants. I also appreciate her using her network of connections to help identify good people to collaborate with.”

🎉 Fazle Rafi, Active Learning and Technological Support Specialist, UGME, College of Medicine

Fazle was recognized by Lisa Krol who said: “Fazle turned a very dull text document about the curriculum change process into an interactive mini course for new faculty. Instructors can move through the various bits of information with spinning flashcards and even watch a cartoon video. Fazle was amazingly creative and whipped this together in record time! This project is turning into a terrific resource for instructors and since it demonstrates many of the platforms we’re suggesting for engagement, it may also inspire faculty to try something new in their teaching!"

🎉 Erin Watson, Librarian, Leslie and Irene Dube Health Sciences Library

Erin was recognized by Karen Mosier who said: “I would like to acknowledge Erin Watson, Librarian, Leslie and Irene Dube Health Sciences Library, for presenting at our Department of Surgery research rounds to residents and faculty and for sharing her expertise on systematic reviews, suspicious or predatory publishers and reference management. Erin is always friendly, professional and ready to assist. As a liaison librarian for clinical medicine, she is a valuable asset for faculty, residents, students, and staff within the College of Medicine to call upon. Her wealth of knowledge and her desire to help others is a winning combination. I never hesitate to call her when I need assistance. Thank you Erin for doing your job so well!”

🎉 Office of the Vice Dean of Research (OVDR)

The OVDR was recognized by Crystal Maslin who said: “I wanted to give a shout out to the OVDR team. They take a leadership role in office team building through the organization of collegial, kind, and fun activities including the Christmas fundraiser initiative with King James School, surprising us all with chocolate bars on random acts of kindness day in February, and the office crokinole tournament (2^nd annual coming up)! It’s a great reminder that little things can make a big difference.”

🎉 Willem de Jong, Academic Application Support Specialist

Willem was recognized by Kim Basque who said: “I would like to send a huge thank you to Willem de Jong who always goes above and beyond when it comes to supporting UGME on the IT side. Willem is a key part of the team and I couldn't do my job half as efficiently without his expertise. He is an excellent trainer and is always willing to learn/try out new features in Canvas that could make things easier for me and my colleagues, and troubleshoot when something isn't working the way we expected it to. Willem, we appreciate all you do to support us!"

🎉 Kim Basque, Clerical Assistant, Year 2

Kim was recognized by Meghan Nelson who said: “Supporting Year 2 programming in the UGME, Kim is a key communicator and resource for her colleagues like me at the Regina campus. She is highly organized and efficient in her work, and Kim brings a practical approach to problem solving. She is quick to assist with questions and points us in the right direction even if she can't help. I know several of Kim's colleagues have adopted the mindset when faced with a challenge or problem to solve - "what would Kim do?". Thank you Kim for being a fantastic colleague!”

🎉 Sherry Lindenbach, Clerical Assistant Year 2, Regina

Sherry was recognized by Meghan Nelson who said: “Thank you Sherry for everything you do for pre-clerkship in Regina! You are an irreplaceable resource for the students and your colleagues like me! Thank you for everything you do, big and small, to help the program run smoothly. From being a shoulder to cry on (for students and staff alike!), to keeping our one45 evaluations organized, to exam invigilation, to keeping our exam rooms stocked with supplies - you do it all! Thank you!”

🎉 Samantha Marcoux, Coordinator, Human Resources

Samantha was recognized by Sherry Pederson who said: “Shout out to Samantha for supporting the Year 3 clerical admin position recruitment and hire. I was away on vacation and Samantha happily took over this process in my absence. She worked with Catherine Todd-McCoy to fill this term position in a timely manner. Thank you, Samantha; your support of the UGME in all HR aspects is greatly appreciated, not only this one instance!”

🎉 Karen Amundson, Clerical Support for Budgets and Finance for the UGME, College of Medicine

Karen was recognized by Shannon Bay who said: “Thank you Karen for always being a supportive co-worker and friend. You are always willing to help if it is needed and it doesn’t go unnoticed. Your patience and dedication to your job is very obvious and It’s a pleasure to work beside someone who loves what they do! Thank you for always helping when I need it, whether it’s running on your day off to replenish office supplies that are needed, or getting coffee, creamer for the office or keeping our social fund going, thank you thank you!”

🎉 Karen Amundson, Clerical Support for Budgets and Finance for the UGME, College of Medicine

Karen was recognized by Cheryl Pfeifer who said: “We have a number of staff members who work very hard behind the scenes and often in our busy days, we forget to let them know how much they are appreciated. Karen you are one of them. You do so much for many people and your commitment to the UGME is undeniable. Your willingness to assist at any given time has not gone unnoticed and I wanted to let you know how much you are valued for your amazing work ethic and cheerful disposition. I personally wanted to thank you for all that you have done and continue to do with the recruitment and scheduling of our exam invigilators and monitors, it is greatly appreciated. Thank you so much for all that you do!"

🎉 Fazle Rafi, Active Learning and Technological Support Specialist, UGME, College of Medicine

Fazle was recognized by Cheryl Pfeifer who said: “To Fazle Rafi our incredible Active Learning and Technological Support colleague (UGME). Fazle I want to thank you so much for all of the technical Panopto support you have provided and continue to provide to many of our doctors who teach within the Foundations courses. Your knowledge and patience along with your vision and ability to create/update teaching tools in order to assist our faculty is truly appreciated. Your willingness to assist whenever I reach out has not gone unnoticed and I am so grateful that we have you on our team. Thank you Fazle!”  

🎉 Catherine Todd-McCoy, Clerkship Admin Coordinator, Saskatoon-UGME, College of Medicine

Catherine was recognized by Nicole Gates Willick who said: “I am unbelieveably grateful that my counterpart in Saskatoon is who she is. She is on the ball, knowledgeable, takes initiative, brings forward great ideas, always lends a helping hand and happily listens to my rants. We work great as a team and I cannot imagine anyone else being in that role. Thank you for all of your hard work!”  

🎉 Sue Schmidt, Student Affairs Coordinator, Office of Student Affairs, Regina Campus, College of Medicine

Sue was recognized by Nicole Gates Willick who said: “Sue is absolutely an amazing person to have at the Regina Campus OSA. She is so beyond caring of all students and her passion is evident. She is respectful and understanding. She always lends a helping hand and is always willing to listen. I truly enjoy working with Sue and I know that the students appreciate all of her hard work and support as well. Thank you for being such an amazing support person!”  

🎉 Mark Milne, Research Facilitator in Pathology, Opthamology, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Oncology, Medical Imaging, and Family Medicine

Mark was recognized by Dr. Cathy MacLean who said: “We have been getting to know Mark and he has been supporting our efforts to do more research in Family Medicine. He shows up to meetings, returns our emails and steps up when we need him. I appreciate supporting FM is part of his job description but he makes it all very easy, is highly approachable and catches on to primary care challenges fast. Mark helps us make connections and encourages involvement in initiatives that could be very beneficial to us moving forward. It is just great working with him and we really appreciate all his efforts!”  

🎉 Randi Bodas, Clerical Assistant, Regina Campus

Randi was recognized by Nicole Gates Willick who said: “Randi works with many different groups with the CoM. She takes on a lot of tasks in both the Pre-Clerkship and Clerkship worlds and completes them with style. She brings forward ideas to make processes more efficient, she works hard and also has an amazing sense of humour that she lets shine. Randi and I work very closely and make a great team. Thank you for your support and hard work!”   

🎉 PGME Accreditation Oversight Team (Loni Desanghere, Audrey Kincaid, Maureen Lumbis, Opeoluwa Okunola, and Tanya Robertson-Frey)

The PGME Oversight Team was recognized by Reola Mathieu who said: "The AOT has been working extremely hard over the past several months and will continue their hard work until we reach our accreditation site visit in November 2023. The AOT team has shown exemplary collaboration skills with the organization and dissemination of accreditation information to the PGME and CoM community. They deserve to be recognized for leading residency training programs through the tremendous task that is accreditation, and for the dedication and attention that it requires. Because of them I am certain that will be successful in our goal of full accreditation in all programs."

🎉 Nicole Gates Willick, Administrative Coordinator of Clerkship and PGME - Regina

Nicole was recognized by Catherine Todd-McCoy who said: “I just wanted to send some appreciation to Nicole Gates Willick, Clerkship Coordinator at our Regina site. She is such a great team player and it’s just the little things that make me feel so supported. She always takes care to include people, make the team laugh, follow through, and cares for the students.”   

🎉 Karen Mosier, Research Coordinator/Navigator, Department of Surgery

Karen was recognized by Dr. Bruna Bonavia-Fisher, who said: “I would like to appreciate Karen Mosier the research facilitator in the Surgery Department. Karen is always highlighting the role and good work of her colleagues and does a great job at raising the profile of the faculty members that she serves. She takes the time to nominate university staff for university awards. She always brings a smile to all meetings. Her positive attitude is contagious. She genuinely believes that recognizing others creates a collegial and good environment to work in and that is reflected in her professional demeanor. You are appreciated as a colleague! and your department is lucky to have you!” 

🎉 Todd Reichert, ICT/Medicine IT - Examsoft Key Admin

Todd was recognized by Cheryl Pfeifer, who said: “To Todd Reichert our Amazing Information and Technology [College of Medicine] Colleague. Todd I personally wanted to thank you for always going above and beyond for the UGME. Your unwavering commitment and dedication to the College and the students is truly admired.  You are always there when needed/asked, you never complain and are willing to assist no matter how demanding the ask may be. You are truly committed to helping the UGME provide the best learning experience that we can for our future MDs and for that, we are extremely grateful. Thank you so much!” 

🎉 Biomedical Administration Team

The Biomedical Administration Team was recognized by Dr. Bruna Bonavia-Fisher, who said: "This amazing team supports biomedical undergraduate students, graduate students, PDFs, and APP and BMI faculty members. They always do it with a smile and go above and beyond of what is expected. They are all very helpful and ready to tackle any queries or tasks that they face. What a great group of individuals to work with! I am sure the entire CoM biomedical community joins me in this appreciation! Thank you for all you do!"

🎉 Freda Elash, Executive Assistant to the Vice Dean of Faculty Engagement

Freda was recognized by Dr. Catherine Delaney, who said: "Freda Elash, Executive Assistant to the Vice Dean of Faculty Engagement, is retiring after working on campus for over 30 years! Having only worked with Freda for a small fraction of that time, I am one of many who has had the privilege of calling her a trusted colleague. I wanted to take this opportunity to thank Freda for responding to every one of my requests for help with patience, generosity, efficiency, tenacity and professionalism. I can’t overstate the value of knowing that “Freda’s got this,” no matter what support was needed. Thank you Freda - you will be dearly missed."

🎉 Pediatric Emergency Medicine Team

The Pediatric Emergency Medicine team was recognized by Dr. Brent Thoma and the adult emergency medicine team who said: "To our pediatric emergency physicians: we see that you have been going above and beyond for weeks to care for the unprecedented number of patients presenting to our pediatric emergency department and we appreciate you. Thank you for everything you do. - From your adult emergency medicine friends."

🎉 Dr. Angela Lapetsky, Department of Family Medicine

Dr. Lapetsky was recognized by Dr. Helen Chang and the Y1 team who said: “We are finishing up Term 1 and would like to recognize Dr. Angela Lapetsky for going above and beyond with Clinical Skills 1. She was very enthusiastic about including Regina in the planning for this course, came down for a site visit, and just generally embodies a spirit of cross-site cooperation and teamwork.”

🎉 Amy Winik, Administrative Coordinator in Faculty Development

Amy was recognized by Dr. Cathy MacLean who said: “…the new Faculty Development office looks great and we have Amy to thank for that. She has populated our bulletin board – which looks great in the hallway and she picked our signage which is also in the hallway. We look like we are settled in the space now. She has a new FD banner in our small FD hallway – with a modern look. We have plants and business cards and the place just looks professional, warm and inviting – all her doing. We are very grateful for all she does.”

Award Purpose: The Louis Horlick “Spirit of the College of Medicine Award” was established by the Alumni Association in honour of Dr. Louis Horlick, Professor Emeritus, Department of Medicine, for his contributions to the College of Medicine.

The annual award is presented to an individual associated with the college who has contributed service over and above the call of duty and shows the spirit, dedication, and enthusiasm that Dr. Horlick has exemplified over his career.

Prize: Two tickets to the annual Highlights in Medicine Banquet and the presentation of a plaque during the program.

Eligibility: All College of Medicine alumni, faculty, residents, students, and staff are eligible for nomination.

Nomination materials will be uploaded below and must include:

1. 1 Primary Letter of Nomination from learner, staff, or faculty member (can be signed by more than one person).
2. Additional statements or letters of support are welcome (optional).

Note: self-nominations are not accepted.

Award Criteria: The Letters of Nomination and Support must address the following:

1. Evidence of service over and above the call of duty.
2. Evidence of spirit, dedication, and enthusiasm.

Selection Process

• The adjudication committee will consist of members of the College of Medicine of varied gender, position, and tenure.
• Each committee member will use this adjudication rubric.

• SUBMIT NOMINATION

Award Purpose: This award acknowledges College of Medicine (CoM) members involved in faculty development (FD) who have presented their work contributing to needs identified by UGME, PGME, or CPD. The award also recognizes inclusive presentation skills, and interaction and engagement with the audience in a meaningful way. 

Prize: The award is presented as a plaque at a recognition event.

Eligibility: Nominee is a faculty, staff, or learner member or team with the CoM

Nomination materials will be uploaded below and must include:

1. 1 Primary Letter of Nomination from learner, staff, or faculty member (can be signed by more than one person).
2. 1 Letter of Support from a learner, staff, or faculty member (can be signed by more than one person). 

Note: self-nominations are not accepted.

Award Criteria: The Letters of Nomination and Support must address the following:

1. Evidence of FD involvement and presentation(s) on a topic that contributes to the needs of UGME, PGME, or CPD in the CoM.
2. Evidence of inclusive presentation skills, and interaction and engagement with the audience in a meaningful way. 

Selection Process

• The adjudication committee will be a subcommittee of the Faculty Development team.
• Each committee member will use this adjudication rubric.

• SUBMIT NOMINATION

Award Purpose: This award pays tribute to the work done by Deirdre Bonnycastle as an innovator in Faculty Development who created and managed a nationally recognized wiki on medical education. The award acknowledges those in the College of Medicine (CoM) who go above and beyond in contributing to faculty development and creating change in medicine.

Prize/Recognition: The award is presented as a plaque at a recognition event. 

Eligibility: Nominee is a faculty or staff member or team with the CoM

Nomination materials will be uploaded below and must include:

1. 1 Primary Letter of Nomination from learner, staff, or faculty member (can be signed by more than one person)
2. 1 Letter of Support from a learner, staff, or faculty member (can be signed by more than one person)

Note: self-nominations are not accepted.

Award Criteria: The Letter of Nomination and Support must address the following:

1. Evidence of a major contribution related to faculty development.
2. Demonstrated impact in creating change in medicine.

Selection Process

• The adjudication committee will be a subcommittee of the Faculty Development team.
• Each committee member will use this adjudication rubric.

• SUBMIT NOMINATION

Award Purpose: The award recognizes an individual faculty member in the College of Medicine (CoM), who has shown outstanding leadership and achievements while exhibiting care in building a healthy workplace, teams, and citizens.

Potential Areas of Leadership include (but are not limited to):

• Medical education
• Research
• Social accountability
• Indigenous health
• EDI
• Mentorship
• Wellness

Prize: Each recipient receives a certificate or plaque to be presented at a recognition event.

Eligibility: Nominee has a faculty* appointment with the CoM *(faculty includes all medical faculty or employed faculty)

Nomination materials will be uploaded below and must include:

1. 1 Primary Letter of Nomination from a faculty member (can be signed by more than 1 member; 1-2 pages max).
2. 1 Letter of Support from a faculty member, learner, or staff member (can be signed by more than 1 member; 1-2 pages max).
3. CV

Note: self-nominations are not accepted.

Award Criteria: The Letters of Nomination must address how the nominee has shown leadership in any area (some suggestions listed above) through the following:

1. Evidence of leadership through (but not limited to):
   • committee or other volunteer roles (at local, provincial, national, or international levels) and/or;
   • peer recognition (awards, invited presentations, lectures, workshops) and/or;
   • feedback from colleagues or learners about the effectiveness of the nominee in making change or leading innovation.
2. Evidence of achievements at local, provincial, national, or international levels such as (but not limited to):
   • record of peer reviewed scholarship and/or;
   • impact on local and/or external programs, units, institutions, etc., and/or;
   • commitment to advocacy and/or;
   • community impact
3. Evidence of a caring approach to building a healthy workplace, teams, and citizens, such as (but not limited to) the capabilities outlined in the LEADS framework.

Selection Process:

• An ad hoc committee of CoM members will adjudicate the nominations.
• Each committee member will use this adjudication rubric. 

• SUBMIT NOMINATION

Award Purpose: The Living our Values Staff Award recognizes individual staff members who in the last year have been exceptional in exemplifying one or more of the College of Medicine’s values in their work and actions. The number of awards given will be at the discretion of the judges.

College of Medicine Values

1. Collegiality
2. Fairness and Equitable Treatment
3. Inclusiveness
4. Integrity, honesty, and ethical behaviour
5. Respect

Prize/Recognition: TBD

Eligibility:

1. All staff members employed by the CoM are eligible, no matter role, union, phase, location, etc.
2. Staff employed by the SHA can be nominated as long as they contribute significantly to the College.
3. The nominee must be an individual. For team recognition, consider the Team Achievement Award.

Nomination Materials will be uploaded below and must include:

1. 1 Letter of Nomination (1000 words max; see pg 3) from the Nominator (who can be any member of the College of Medicine), addressing the Award Criteria listed below.

Note: self-nominations are not accepted.

Award Criteria: The Letter of Nomination must address the following:

1. Describe the nominee’s specific actions in the last year that have exemplified one or more of the College values.
2. Describe how the actions of the nominee have been exceptional.
3. Describe the impact of the nominee’s actions.

Selection Process

• An ad hoc committee of CoM members will adjudicate the nominations.
• Each committee member will use this adjudication rubric.

• SUBMIT NOMINATION

Award Purpose: The Strategic Star Awards recognizes individual College of Medicine staff members whose exceptional actions in the last year contributed to one of the College of Medicine Strategic Priorities listed below. The number of awards given will be at the discretion of the judges.

College of Medicine Strategic Priorities (see here for details):

1. Strengthen Research Capacity
2. Quality Education
3. Social Accountability
4. Indigenous Health
5. Faculty Engagement
6. School of Rehabilitation Sciences
7. Enablers

Prize/Recognition: TBD

Eligibility:

• All staff members employed by the CoM are eligible, no matter role, union, phase, location, etc.
• Staff employed by the SHA can be nominated as long as they contribute significantly to the College.
• The nominee must be an individual.
• For team recognition, consider the Team Achievement Award.

Nomination Materials will be uploaded below and must include:

1. 1 Letter of Nomination (1000 words max) from the Nominator (who can be any member of the College of Medicine), addressing the Award Criteria listed below.

Note: self-nominations are not accepted.

Award Criteria: The Letter of Nomination must address the following:

1. Describe the nominee’s specific actions in the last year that have contributed to one of the CoM strategic priorities.
2. Describe how the actions of the nominee have been exceptional.
3. Describe the impact of the nominee’s actions on the strategic priority.

Selection Process

• An ad hoc committee of College of Medicine members will adjudicate the nominations.
• Each committee member will use this adjudication rubric. 

• SUBMIT NOMINATION

Award Purpose: The Team Achievement Staff Award recognizes a team (formal or informal) of staff members (2 or more individuals) whose exceptional actions in the last year, including demonstration of collegiality, respect, and inclusiveness, have been key in the achievement of an outcome, or in making progress towards an outcome, in either a lead or supporting role. The number of awards given will be at the discretion of the judges.

Prize/Recognition: TBD

Eligibility:

1. All staff members employed by the CoM are eligible, no matter role, union, phase, location, etc.
2. The team members can be located at any site.
3. The team might include non-staff members (faculty, learners, residents, etc), however, the nomination letter mustfocus on the staff team members, of which there must be at least 2 individuals.
4. The team may include individuals who are employed by a partner organization (such as SHA), community organization,and others.

Nomination Materials will be uploaded below and must include:

1. 1 Letter of Nomination (1000 words max) from the Nominator (who can be any member of the CoM), addressing the Award Criteria listed below.

Note: self-nominations are not accepted.

Award Criteria: Nominations must address the following:

1. Describe the team’s specific actions in the last year, including how they demonstrated collegiality, respect, andinclusiveness, that have been key in the achievement of an outcome, or in making progress towards an outcome, in either a lead or supporting role.
2. Describe how the actions of the team have been exceptional.
3. Describe the impact of the team’s actions.

Selection Process:

• An ad hoc committee of CoM members will adjudicate the nominations.
• Each committee member will use this adjudication rubric.

• SUBMIT NOMINATION

Award Purpose: The award recognizes excellence in teaching by an individual faculty member at the Regina Campus. One award will be given for undergraduate teaching and one for postgraduate teaching.

Prize: Each recipient of this award receives personal plaque/certificate to be presented at the CoM Regina Appreciation Event.

Eligibility: The nominee must be a Regina Campus faculty member who teaches in the pre-clerkship, clerkship, or resident training programs on campus. The faculty member must have been involved in teaching in the last two academic years.

Nomination materials will be uploaded below and must include:

1. A letter of nomination (maximum 1 page) from the primary nominator (this can be a faculty, staff, student, or resident) that describes why the faculty member is deserving of recognition.
2. Statement(s) of support (1-2 paragraphs) may be submitted.

Note: self-nominations are not accepted.

Award Criteria: The Letters of Nomination and Support must address the following:

1. Exemplify learning, for example, through:
   • a passion for discovery that contributes to proficiency in one’s field
   • a positive attitude toward, respect for, and trust in students and peers
   • consideration of broad perspectives and worldviews
     
     
2. Strive for excellence in teaching, for example, through: 
   • allowing for students to be inspired and engaged in authentic inquiry
   • using instructional strategies and assessments that align with learning outcomes
   • including learners in creating respectful and empowering spaces
     
     
3. Assess fairly, for example, through: 
   • designing assessments as learning, allowing students to self-assess
   • designing assessments, which accompany opportunities for feedback
   • designing assessments that align with course outcomes
     
     
4. Enhance continuously, for example, through: 
   • reflecting on and enhancing teaching in response to feedback and learning outcomes
   • engaging with other educators to share and learn from each other

• An ad hoc committee of College of Medicine, Regina Campus members will adjudicate the nominations.
• Each committee member will use this adjudication rubric.

• SUBMIT NOMINATION

Undergraduate Medical Education Awards

Postgraduate Medical Education Awards

 College of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies Awards

University of Saskatchewan Faculty Awards

⭐️ Teaching Awards

⭐️ Research Awards

⭐️ President's Staff Excellence Award 

External Faculty Awards

2022

• 2022 UGME Fall Formal Awards
• Emma Yanko — 2022 Canadian Medical Hall of Fame (CMHF) Award for Medical Students
• 2022 Spring Convocation Awards (medical doctor)
  • Dr. Belma Kamencic — Lindsay Gold Medal
  • Dr. David Luu — Spirit of the Class
  • Dr. Shivani Tauh — Senior Stick
  • Dr. Belma Kamencic — Dr. Vince Matthews Prize in Community Health and Epidemiology
  • Dr. Erin Neville — Dr. G. Ernest McBrien Award in Family Medicine
  • Dr. Nathan Baron — Lawrence and Penny Clein Scholarship in Palliative Care
  • Dr. Belma Kamencic — Hilliard Silver Medal and Department of Medicine Prize
  • Dr. Michelle Brabant — Dr. Eric Lepp Memorial Award in Medicine
  • Dr. Kayla Lett — Dr. Vernon and Mrs. Christine Hoeppner Award for Excellence in Internal Medicine (in-province)
  • Dr. Michelle Brabant — Dr. Vernon and Mrs. Christine Hoeppner Award for Excellence in Internal Medicine (out-of-province)
  • Dr. Tyrell Wees — The Department of Pediatrics Prize
  • Dr. Kyra Ives — Dr. J. W. Gerrard Prize in Clinical Pediatrics
  • Dr. Richard Chaulk — Dr. Professor Popkin Prize in Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Dr. Belma Kamencic — Obstetrics and Gynecology Silver Medal
  • Dr. Rylie Bonokowski — Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Award
  • Dr. Gift Madojemu — Henry and Cheryl Kloppenburg Prize in Psychiatry
  • Dr. Logan Hahn — The Dr. Karl E. Oberdieck Prize
  • Dr. Kayla Lett — Dr. Beattie Award in Psychiatry (Regina)
  • Dr. Logan Hahn — Saskatchewan Psychiatric Association Award
  • Dr. Belma Kamencic — Dr. Hugh MacLean Prize and Silver Medal in Surgery
  • Dr. Richard Chaulk — Professors’ Prize in Surgery
  • Dr. Bryden Hughton — Emergency Medicine Book Prize Award (Saskatoon)
  • Dr. Ethan Emslie — Emergency Medicine Book Prize Award (Regina)
  • Dr. Corey Ziegler — Dr. Robert G. Murray Undergraduate Award in Medicine
  • Dr. Jessica Froelich — Dr. Epstein and Schnurr Award in Integrative Medicine
  • Dr. Belma Kamencic — The Reuben Brant Scholarship in Medicine (Overall Academic Achievement)
  • Dr. Tyrell Wees — The Reuben Brant Scholarship in Medicine (Academic Achievement in Year 4)
  • Dr. Belma Kamencic — Drs. Ivan Jen and Suzanne Yip Award
  • Dr. Jessica Froelich — The James Walker Wood MD Award in Family Medicine
  • Dr. Michelle Brabant — MacLeod Silver Medal
  • Dr. Anthony Tobechukwu Ojukwu — Dr. Walter J. Hader Scholarship in Medicine
  • Dr. Danielle Earis — Drs. Shashi and Pravesh Suri Award in Medicine
• Dr. Amit Persad, Division of Neurosurgery, Award for Young Leaders (Resident), Canadian Medical Association 

• 2022 Rising Star Certificate of Excellence Award, Canadian Association for Medical Education (CAME)
  • Medical student — Zachary Oleynik
  • Resident — Dr. Scott Adams (MD), Department of Medical Imaging 
  • Graduate student — Amanda Stalwick (PhD candidate)  

2021

• Dr. Mackenzie Simpson (MD), Department of Pediatrics — 2021 Dr. Brad Ardell Spirit Award, Resident Doctors of Saskatchewan 
• Graduate Research Fund:
  • Marina Beshara (MSc candidate; Anatomy, Physiology and Pharmacology)
  • Xuan Wei (PhD candidate; Anatomy, Physiology and Pharmacology)
  • Li Fan (PhD candidate; Biochemistry, Microbiology and Immunology)
  • Juveriya Khan (PhD candidate; Biochemistry, Microbiology and Immunology)
  • Igbaver Ieren (MSc candidate, Community Health and Epidemiology)
  • Vaidehi Pisolkar (PhD candidate, Community Health and Epidemiology)
  • Hanan Babeker (PhD candidate, Medicine)
  • Tanmoy Das (MSc candidate, Medicine)
  • Greg Guenther (MSc candidate, Medicine)
  • James Matheson (MSc candidate, Medicine)
• Graduate Teaching Fellowship:
  • Dan McElroy (PhD candidate; Anatomy, Physiology and Pharmacology)
  • Nataliya Tokarska (PhD candidate; Anatomy, Physiology and Pharmacology)
  • Glinton Hanover (MSc candidate; Biochemistry, Microbiology and Immunology)
  • Lai Wong (PhD candidate; Biochemistry, Microbiology and Immunology)
  • Jacob Alhassan (PhD candidate, Community Health and Epidemiology)
  • Razieh Safaripour (MSc candidate, Community Health and Epidemiology)
• College of Medicine Dean’s Scholarship:
  • Alexandra Debusschere (PhD candidate; Anatomy, Physiology and Pharmacology)
  • Md Sabbir Ahmed (MSc candidate, Community Health and Epidemiology)
  • Una Goncin (PhD candidate, Medicine)
• College of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies Dean’s Scholarship:
  • Una Goncin (PhD candidate, Medicine)
• CIHR (Canada Graduate Scholarship - Master’s program):
  • Kayla Cropper (MSc candidate; Anatomy, Physiology and Pharmacology)
• CIHR (Canada Graduate Scholarship – Doctoral program):
  • Una Goncin (PhD candidate, Medicine)
  • Cole Libner (PhD candidate, Medicine)
• NSERC (Canada Graduate Scholarship - Master’s program):
  • Timothy Onofrychuk (MSc candidate; Anatomy, Physiology and Pharmacology)
  • Ananna Arna (MSc candidate; Biochemistry, Microbiology and Immunology)
  • Michelle Gerber (MSc candidate; Biochemistry, Microbiology and Immunology)
• NSERC (Canada Graduate Scholarship - Doctoral program):
  • Elsa Van Ankum (PhD candidate; Anatomy, Physiology and Pharmacology)
• 2021 PGME Awards
  • Dr. Amit Persad, Division of Neurosurgery — CSCI/CIHR Resident Research Prize
  • Drs. Dillan Radomske, Department of Emergency Medicine, and Alicia Thatcher, Department of Family Medicine — Medical Class of 1939 Resident Teacher Award in Medicine 
  • CanMEDS Awards
    • Collaborator — Dr. Rob Carey, Department of Emergency Medicine
    • Health Advocate — Drs. Anmol Gupta, Department of Internal Medicine, and Alicia Thatcher, Department of Family Medicine
    • Leader — Drs. Amit Persad, Division of Neurosurgery, and Emmett Harrison, Department of Family Medicine
    • Professional — Drs. Oluwatosin Odeshi, Departments of Internal Medicine and Dermatology, and Narges Ashrafinia, Department of Family Medicine
  • Dr. Steven West, Department of Family Medicine — Exemplary Resident Award
• 2021 Spring Convocation Awards (medical doctor):
  • Dr. Amanda Ames – Lindsay Gold Medal
  • Dr. Kate Morrison – Spirit of the Class
  • Dr. Ben Abelseth – Senior Stick
  • Dr. Karl Vantomme – Dr. Vince Matthews Prize in Community Health and Epidemiology
  • Dr. Dakota Van Dijk – Dr. G. Ernest McBrien Award
  • Dr. Sidra Haque – The Lawrence and Penny Clein Scholarship in Palliative Care
  • Dr. Amanda Ames – Hilliard Silver Medal and Department of Medicine Prize
  • Dr. Leah Rusnell – Dr. Eric Lepp Memorial Award in Medicine
  • Dr. Christopher Ripplinger (in-province) – Dr. Vernon and Mrs. Christine Hoeppner Award for Excellence in Internal Medicine
  • Dr. Amanda Ames (out-of-province) Dr. Vernon and Mrs. Christine Hoeppner Award for Excellence in Internal Medicine
  • Dr. Zachary Huschi – The Department of Pediatrics Prize
  • Dr. Shane Leyen – Dr. J. W. Gerrard Prize in Clinical Pediatrics
  • Dr. Amanda Hondl – Professor Popkin Prize in Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Dr. Leah Rusnell – Obstetrics and Gynecology Silver Medal
  • Dr. Aden Mah – Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  • Dr. Emmitt Hayes – Henry and Cheryl Kloppenburg Prize in Psychiatry
  • Dr. Veronica Hammer – The Dr. Karl E. Oberdieck Prize
  • Dr. Jordan Kemp – Dr. Beattie Award in Psychiatry
  • Dr. Emmitt Hayes – Saskatchewan Psychiatric Association Award
  • Dr. Conley Kriegler – Dr. Hugh MacLean Prize & Silver Medal in Surgery
  • Dr. Robert Bigsby – Professors’ Prize in Surgery
  • Dr. Leah Rusnell (Regina) – Emergency Medicine Book Prize
  • Dr. Andrew Tolmie (Saskatoon) – Emergency Medicine Book Prize
  • Dr. Helen Tang – Dr. Robert G. Murray Undergraduate Award in Medicine
  • Dr. Shane Leyen – Drs. Epstein and Schnurr Award in Integrative Medicine
  • Dr. Amanda Ames – The Reuben Brant Scholarship in Medicine – Overall Academic Achievement
  • Dr. Laura Neuburger – The Reuben Brant Scholarship in Medicine–Academic Achievement in Year 4
  • Dr. Amanda Ames – Drs. Ivan Jen and Suzanne Yip Award
  • Dr. Kaitlyn Schick – The James Walker Wood Award in Medicine
  • Dr. Laura Neuburger – MacLeod Silver Medal
  • Dr. Kate Morrison – Saskatoon Plainsmen Club Award in Family Medicine
  • Dr. Joel Peltonen – Dr. Walter J. Hader Scholarship in Medicine
  • Dr. James Hill – Dr. John T. Sibley Bursary
• Anesthesiology Resident Research Day
  • Dr. Youngseo Lee — Best Completed Research Project
  • Dr. Andrew Peeling — Best Research Project in Progress
  • Dr. Jessica Bruce — Best Study Design
  • Drs. Megan Deck and Sarah Larmour — Best Presentation
  • Drs. Robin Manaloor and Brittany Benson — Best Poster Presentation
• Jason Nguyen, Dept of Anatomy, Physiology and Pharmacology — runner-up honours in USask Images of Research competition
• Amira Muftah — 2021 Canadian Medical Hall of Fame (CMHF) Award for Medical Students
• Indigenous Student Achievement Awards
  
  • Ryan Labossiere — Community Award
  • Carina McKay, School of Rehabilitation Science — Community Award

2020 

• 2020 Fall Formal Awards
  • Shannon Haughian - Anatomy Award
  • Belma Kamencic - Dr. R. Neil Beck Memorial Scholarship
  • Dominique Seper – Arthur Lyle Bell Memorial Scholarship
  • Chloe Johnson – Shirley Anne Bergman Award in Integrative Medicine
  • Reuben Brant Scholarship in Medicine:
    • Shannon Haughian – Year 1
    • Belma Kamencic – Year 2
    • Amanda Ames – Year 3
  • Amani Khan – Canadian Medical Association 150th Anniversary Award
  • Robert Downey – College of Medicine First Year Student Award
  • Hailey Tyndall – Dr. Gertrude Crabtree Undergraduate Scholarship in Medicine
  • Melissa Armstrong – Dean's Award in Medicine
  • Adrian Teare – C. J. Houston Prize in Medical History
  • Tatiana Orlowski – Jon N. Lambi Memorial Scholarship
  • Brianna Hutchinson – Dr. Ernest McBrien Award
  • Belma Kamencic – Saskatchewan Medical Association (SMA) Prize
  • Kellie MacDonald – Gregory A. Stilwell Memorial Scholarship
  • Chloe Johnson – Gary L. Stoik Memorial Award
  • Belma Kamencic – Sylvia Turner Scholarship in Medicine
  • Olivia Boden – John Hall Wedge Scholarship in Medicine
  • Kellie MacDonald – Dr. Werner Wohlfarth Memorial Leadership Prize
  • Spirit of the Call Award
    • Caitlyn Kitts – Year 1
    • David Luu – Year 2
    • Kate Morrison – Year 3
  • Student Participation Award
    • Eman Abdulhadi – Year 1
    • Shivani Tauh – Year 2
    • Balsam Arwini – Year 3
  • MVP Saskatoon
    • Craig Albert – Year 1
    • Lyall Pacey – Year 2
    • Kate Morrison – Year 3
  • MVP Regina 
    
    • Corey Ziegler – Year 2
    • Balsam Arwini – Year 3

• 2020 Spring Convocation Awards (medical doctor):
  • Dr. Astrid Lang — Lindsay Gold Medal
  • Dr. Jeff Elder — Senior Stick 
  • Dr. Odell Tan — Spirit of the Class
  • Dr. Samantha Bird — Dr. Vince Matthews Prize in Community Health and Epidemiology
  • Dr. Olivia Robertson — Dr. G. Ernest McBrien Award
  • Dr. Lacey Jurke — Lawrence and Penny Clein Scholarship in Palliative Care
  • Dr. Samantha Bird — Hilliard Medal in Medicine
  • Dr. Kyle Anderson — Dr. Eric Lepp Award in Medicine
  • Dr. Hisham Elshoni — Department of Pediatrics Graduation Award
  • Dr. Astrid Lang — Dr. J.W. Gerrard Prize in Clinical Pediatrics
  • Dr. Tatiana Fras — Professor Popkin Prize in Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Dr. Astrid Lang — Obstetrics and Gynecology Medal and Prize 
  • Dr. Matthew Pechey — Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Award
  • Dr. Shyane Wiegers — Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Award
  • Dr. Huyen Vu — Cheryl and Henry Kloppenburg Psychiatry Award
  • Dr. Sarah Larmour — Dr. Karl E. Oberdieck Psychiatry Prize
  • Dr. Alixe Dick — Dr. Beattie Award in Psychiatry
  • Dr. Huyen Vu — Saskatchewan Psychiatric Association Outstanding Graduate Award
  • Dr. Nicole Pendleton — Dr. Hugh MacLean Memorial Bursary (Surgery)
  • Dr. Samantha Bird — The Professor's Prize in Surgery 
  • Dr. Megan Spafford — Emergency Medicine Book Prize
  • Dr. Mackenzie Russell — Emergency Medicine Book Prize
  • Dr. Isabel Hedayat — Dr. Robert G. Murray Undergraduate Award in Medicine
  • Dr. Jenelle Clark — Dr. Epstein and Dr. Schnurr Integrative Medicine
  • Dr. Astrid Lang — The Reuben Brant Scholarship in Medicine Overall Academic Achievement
  • Dr. Brooke Hoffman — The Reuben Brant Scholarship in Medicine – Academic Achievement in Year 4
  • Dr. Samantha Bird — Dr. Suzanne Yip and Dr. Ivan Jen Award in Medicine
  • Dr. Lindsay Richels — MacLeod Silver Medal
  • Dr. Jacob Towriss (in-province) — The Internal Medicine Achievement Award 
  • Dr. Adrianna Gunton (out-of-province) — The Internal Medicine Achievement Award 
  • Dr. Averi Kurtenbach — Saskatoon Plainsmen Club Award in Family Medicine
  • Dr. Madeleine Hucl — Dr. Walter J. Hader Scholarship in Medicine
• Kate Morrison (medical student) SMA Student Leader of the Year Award
• Dr. Emmet Harrison (MD) SMA Resident Physician of the Year
• Jessica Froehlich (medical student) — 2020 Canadian Medical Hall of Fame (CMHF) Award for Medical Students
• Elecktra Laxdal (medical student) — Leadership Award - USask Indigenous Student Awards
• Kaili Gilroy (Masters of Physical Therapy student) — Community Award - USask Indigenous Student Awards

2019

• Dr. Scott Adams (MD), Department of Medical Imaging — Health Research Foundation Fellowship in Artificial Intielligence (AI Health Research)
• Dr. Jessica Harris (MD), Department of Family Medicine — Saskatchewan Medical Association Resident Leader of the Year
• Dr. Jacqueline Carverhill (MD'19) (medical student graduate) — Saskatchewan Medical Association Student Leader of the Year
• Dr. Seyara Shwetz, Department of Emergency Medicine (fourth-year resident) — recipient of 2019 Kristin Sivertz Resident Leadership Award.
• Laura Neuburger (third-year medical student) — 2019 Canadian Medical Hall of Fame (CMHF) Award recipient
• Dr. Mira Pavan (MD), Department of Family Medicine — Society of Rural Physicians of Canada Resident Leadership Award
• Dr. Jonathan Dean (MD), Department of Internal Medicine — Resident Doctors of Canada Puddester Award for Resident Wellness
• Dr. Tara Sander, Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative Medicine and Pain Management — Clinical Investigation and Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CSCI/CIHR) Resident Research Award
• Hannah Salapa (PhD student), Department of Anatomy, Physiology and Pharmacology — 2019 Whitaker Track Research Award at the Consortium on Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Centres
• Zeinab Momeni, Department of Anatomy, Physiology and Pharmacology — Provost's Graduate Student Teacher Award