Awards of Excellence

The 2018 Awards of Excellence event in Windsor was a true community celebration as faculty, staff, students, partners, and donors gathered to recognize the award recipients, and the tremendous achievements of the past 10 years for the Campus.


 

Congratulations to the 2018 Schulich Medicine & Dentistry - Windsor Campus Awards of Excellence recipients.

Dr. Colin Nisbet Award of Excellence in Emergency Medicine

Mason Leschyna
Mason Leschyna is an enthusiastic and passionate medical student who is dedicated to the practice of emergency medicine. He organized several additional lecture sessions after school for the students in both first and second year. Dr. Edward Sabga said of Leschyna “Without reservation, he is unlike any student I have encountered in my 25 years as an ER physician.”

Associate Dean’s Award of Excellence in Medical Education

Alex Carson
Alex Carson is described as a team player who exemplifies pro-activeness in everything she does. She is always ready, willing and able to provide the best student experience for other students.

Dr. Wally Liang
Dr. Liang is a physician and educator whose enthusiasm and vitality in teaching is evident. An advocate for the Windsor Campus, he is passionate about education, health care and the law, and how the intersection of the three disciplines is building a stronger community here in Windsor. He has made a positive impact on all of the medical learners who work with him and continues to engage and inspire them through his teaching.

Dr. Edward Sabga
Dr. Sabga teaches with enthusiasm and patience. He graciously gives much of his time to the first and second year medical students – offering shadowing opportunities in the ER. He heightens learners’ interest by providing them with a positive hands-on experience.

Educators’ Award of Excellence in Medical Education

Dr. Tyceer Abouhassan
Dr. Tyceer Abouhassan is described as a phenomenal educator whose enthusiasm encouraged student engagement. His creative lectures inspired students to take pride in their achievements.

Dr. Selina Berg
Dr. Selina Berg is described as invaluable member of the Schulich Medicine team. The mutual respect during her lectures provide a safe, supportive, collaborative environment. Dr. Berg’s passion inspires students to think actively and critically.

Dr. Albert Schumacher
Dr. Albert Schumacher is committed providing evidence based education. He conveys leadership to students by providing opportunities for each of them to assume leadership roles.

Learner Peer Award of Excellence in Medical Education

Karishma Desai
Karishma has been an incredible supporter of her class throughout the four years at Schulich Medicine & Dentistry. Her involvement in the undergraduate surgical education committee led to a change in patient management in Windsor with peri-operative patient education packages. Her dedication to her role as a Student Support Team leader and orientation leader directly impacted the wellness of classmates in all four years.

Dr. Dema Kadri
Dr. Kadri has been a great addition to the Windsor Campus Family Medicine residency program. As the social rep, she’s encouraged participation from all residents in a number of activities this year including apple picking, pumpkin carving and escape rooms. She is always showing initiative, taking the lead and willing to help anyone who asks. She even recently planned and led the first Christmas grand rounds here in Windsor. Dr. Kadri cares deeply about others and wants to foster a sense of family among those who are living and working at the Schulich Medicine - Windsor Campus.

Kara Picco
Kara Picco is a dedicated, selfless and compassionate individual who always looks for ways to engage in the school community. She is actively involved in many school-related activities and is well known for her passion of children’s health.

Windsor Family Medicine – Faculty of the Year Award

Dr. John Day
Dr. John Day is described as approachable, not only to students, but to his patients as well. He models effective communications, patient-centered care, and takes time out of his busy schedule for anyone who needs him.

Windsor Sub Specialty Rotation – Faculty of the Year Award

Dr. Sheri Bergeron
Dr. Sheri Bergeron is an exceptional teacher. Her communication skills are exemplary, whether she is speaking with a patient, one of her students or a colleague. Her professional manner is obvious to those around her.

Family Medicine Postgraduate Award of Academic Leadership

Dr. Carolyn Adams
Dr. Carolyn Adams is described as hard working and dedicated resident. She often takes on additional responsibilities and works behind the scenes to help support others learning experiences.

City of Windsor – Family Physician Award

Dr. Matthew Dibartolomeo        
Dr. Dibartolomeo has a natural instinct to care for others. His passion for family medicine lies in the fact that family physicians have a wide scope of practice.Taking inspiration from Patch Adams, Dr. Dibartolomeo’s greatest lesson learned so far is that you treat the person just as much, if not more, than the disease.

Community for Doctors Family Physician Award

Dr. Jessica Davie
Dr. Davie has always had an interest in rural medicine. Originally from the Kingsville and Harrow area, she has been a member of the Society of Rural Physicians of Canada since 2014. Practicing in rural medicine allows her the opportunity to provide care to an under-serviced area as well as practice in multiple medical settings. She is a second year Family Medicine resident who will complete her training this spring. Upon graduation, she intends on practising in Kingsville, Leamington and Essex.