Award Recipients

Awarded annually to a full-time undergraduate student completing year four in the; Doctor of Medicine (MD) program who achieves the highest academic standing.

Awarded annually to a graduating student from the Doctor of Medicine (MD) program at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry who has obtained the second highest academic standing based on all four years of the program.

Awarded annually to the student obtaining the highest standing in the final year of the Doctor of Medicine (MD) program.

Awarded to the student in the graduating year of the Doctor of Medicine (MD) program, considered most proficient by the authorities of the University.

Awarded annually to a full-time undergraduate student completing year four in the Doctor of Medicine (MD) program who achieves the second highest academic standing.

Awarded annually to a graduating student from the Doctor of Medicine (MD) program at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry that has obtained the highest academic standing based on all four years of the program.

Awarded annually to a year four medical student showing superior achievement in studies in Family Medicine as determined by the Department of Family Medicine.

Awarded annually to a year four student graduating from the Doctor of Medicine (MD) program at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, based on academic achievement and involvement in medical school extracurricular activities throughout their time at Schulich Medicine.

Awarded annually to a full-time undergraduate student who is graduating from the Doctor of Medicine (MD) program and has made an outstanding personal contribution to bettering the lives of others through an ongoing commitment to the Creative and/or Dramatic Arts, while attending the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry.

Awarded to the student who receives the highest evaluation at the completion of a year four elective or selective in Paediatrics.

Awarded to a graduating student of the Doctor of Medicine (MD) program based on academic achievement, professional characteristics and financial need, who has been accepted to a family medicine rural/regional residency training program at Western.

Awarded to a student who has shown outstanding proficiency in medicine and clinical medicine in the final two years of the program.

Awarded at the discretion of the Dean and Schulich Medicine to a student showing outstanding promise in the practice of Clinical Medicine.

Awarded to a graduating student of the Doctor of Medicine (MD) program based on academic achievement, professional characteristics and financial need, who has been accepted to a family medicine rural/regional residency training program.

Awarded to a graduating student of the Doctor of Medicine (MD) program based on academic achievement, professional characteristics and financial need, who has been accepted to a family medicine rural/regional residency training program.

Awarded to a student in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation who obtains the highest standing in a one-month elective or selective rotation through, and presents a suitable case study on rehabilitation at Grand Rounds.

Awarded annually to a graduating student who has completed an elective in Geriatric Medicine and who, in the opinion of the Division of Geriatric Medicine and the Progression and Awards Committee in the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, has shown outstanding interest and promising skill in the field of geriatric medicine.

Awarded to the graduating medicine student who, in the opinion of the Division of Emergency Medicine, demonstrates the highest potential for pursuing a life-long career in academic emergency medicine.

Awarded to the student showing the greatest merit in surgery during the final two years of the MD program, as assessed both by marks in written examinations and performance in clinics.

Awarded annually to the undergraduate Doctor of Medicine (MD) program student at the completion of his/her fourth year who has excelled in vascular surgery during their clerkship rotation and/or the four years of undergraduate medical education.

Awarded annually to a graduating student of the Doctor of Medicine (MD) program at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry who, during their studies has demonstrated keen interest in health advocacy activities such as working within a community organization, involvement in a social cause to better a community or group of disadvantaged individuals, participation in an overseas elective to a low- resource country and subsequent production of a report.

Awarded annually to the medical student in the final year who demonstrates the greatest competence in the community aspect of medicine, as determined by the Department of Family Medicine.

Awarded annually to a graduating student of the Doctor of Medicine (MD) program at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, who throughout their Ophthalmology rotations demonstrated enthusiasm and clinical excellence.

Awarded annually to a graduating student of the Doctor of Medicine (MD) program at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, who has been accepted to the Family Medicine Rural/Regional Residency Training Program at Western. Preference will be given to students who originate from a rural area particularly students who originated from Oxford County; and/or will complete their residency, or a significant portion of their residency, in Oxford County.

Awarded annually to the student with the highest standing in Psychiatry at the conclusion of the final two years of the program of the medical course.

Awarded to a student completing Year 4 in Doctor of Medicine (MD) program, who has shown keen interest and/or aptitude in allergy/ immunology, has completed a clinic rotation in allergy/immunology at Western during the final two years of the program and submits an essay on a topic in allergy or immunology.

Awarded annually to a graduating student of the Doctor of Medicine (MD) program at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, who has been accepted to a family medicine rural/regional residency training program or Royal College program with designated training time in the rural/region area. Preference will be given to students who originate from a rural area, particularly students who originate from Kincardine, Ontario, then Bruce, Grey or Huron Counties.

Awarded annually to a graduating student of the Doctor of Medicine (MD) Program at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry who has completed clinical work in the field of Hematology during their time at Western.

Awarded annually to the undergraduate Doctor of Medicine (MD) program student at the completion of his/her fourth year who has accepted a paediatric residency program and who demonstrated clinical excellence during the paediatric rotation. This undergraduate student best exemplifies the physician roles identified by the undergraduate MD program curriculum objectives.

Awarded annually to a graduating student of the Doctor of Medicine (MD) program at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry – Windsor Campus, who demonstrates a proficiency and passion for emergency medicine. This student will have demonstrated a commitment to providing excellent care in emergency medicine to patients and their families while being a considerate and knowledgeable part of the health care team.

Awarded annually to a full-time undergraduate Doctor of Medicine (MD) student completing year four who best exemplifies the Four Pillars of Professionalism: altruism, integrity, responsibility and respect.

Awarded annually to a full-time undergraduate Doctor of Medicine student at the completion of his/her fourth year who has made an outstanding personal contribution to bettering the lives of others through volunteer work and humanitarian acts.

Awarded annually to the undergraduate Doctor of Medicine program student at the completion of his/her fourth year who has made an outstanding personal contribution to bettering the lives of others through volunteer work and humanitarian acts while maintaining a high academic standing.

Awarded to the final-year medical student demonstrating outstanding interest in oncology.

Recognizes students who have made a major contribution toward advancing the vision and mission of the Global Health program within the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry and to the field of maternal, newborn or child health in a developing country; or has plans to pursue any one of these fields upon graduation.

Awarded to students in their final year who have confirmed their participation as a resident in Western’s Family Medicine Rural/Regional program or a Postgraduate Medicine Specialty program with a designated Rural/Regional rotation. The successful students will embody the ideal characteristics of a physician as outlined in the Medical Undergraduate Education Objectives.

Awarded annually to an undergraduate fourth-year student graduating from the Doctor of Medicine (MD) program, who has demonstrated academic achievement and volunteer involvement in the community.

Awarded annually to the student in year four completing work in cardiology who best demonstrates interest and ability in this field as judged by the Department of Medicine.

Awarded annually to a graduating student of the of the Doctor of Medicine (MD) program, who has demonstrated academic achievement and who has been accepted to a Family Medicine Rural/Regional Residency Training Program or Royal College Program with designated training time in the rural/region area. The recipient must be a Canadian citizen. Preference will be given to a student from a rural location who is involved in extracurricular and/or community activities such as: medical research, rural family medicine interest groups, music, drama, etc.

Awarded annually to a graduating student of the Doctor of Medicine (MD) program at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, who has been accepted to a Family Medicine residency program and who has an interest in working with Indigenous communities in a career that includes advancing Indigenous health issues and/or serving Indigenous communities.

Awarded annually to an undergraduate Doctor of Medicine (MD) student in year four who has shown enthusiasm, excellence and interest in the History of Medicine throughout their undergraduate medical education.

Awarded annually to a full-time undergraduate Doctor of Medicine (MD) Student, graduating in fourth year, who demonstrates the highest potential for pursuing a lifelong career in academic emergency medicine with a focus on research.

Awarded annually to a full-time undergraduate student completing year four in the Doctor of Medicine (MD) program, who has demonstrated academic achievement, class/school leadership and involvement in community service activities.

Awarded to a student graduating from the Doctor of Medicine (MD) program who, in the opinion of classmates and faculty, has demonstrated the capacity for caring and compassion and has shown an awareness of societal issues as they relate to women in the field of medicine.

Awarded annually to a full-time student completing Year 4 of the Doctor of Medicine (MD) program who best exemplifies the qualities of integrity, commitment to serving their community and caring about the welfare of others.

Awarded annually to a full-time undergraduate student completing year four of the Doctor of Medicine (MD) program in the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, based on academic achievement as well as the qualities of honesty, humour and a generosity of spirit and time.

Awarded to a student in year four who, in the opinion of classmates and faculty, has been a medical student of moral worth, who has contributed to the life of the medical students, and shows promise of being an outstanding physician.

Awarded to a member of the graduating class who has demonstrated a breadth of interests, both academic and non-academic, and who, in the opinion of the student’s peers, is felt to have the professional and personal attributes important in pursuing a successful career in family practice.

Awarded to a year four medical student at graduation, for work in the final phase of the course. It will be based on the general lines of the Rhodes Scholarship, in which proficiency, progress, and leadership will be evaluated by a board of assessors. Award named for Dr. William Roche, the first graduate of Schulich Medicine at Western University.

Awarded to the year four medical student who, in the opinion of the Dean, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, and the Hippocratic Council, has contributed most significantly to the improvement of the quality of all aspects of the lives of undergraduate medical students – academic, social, and personal.

Awarded to a graduating student from the Undergraduate Doctor of Medicine (MD) Program at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, who has demonstrated academic achievement and who has been extensively involved in medical school extracurricular activities throughout their time at Schulich Medicine & Dentistry.

Awarded to the final-year medical student who, in the opinion of peers and associates, demonstrates the highest attributes of the physician – integrity, concern of patients, compassion, and a devotion to the profession.

Awarded to a Schulich Medicine – Windsor Campus student who in the opinion of their classmates, has displayed exceptional interest, enthusiasm, and the ability to generate student enthusiasm and has made a significant contribution to the quality of academic or extracurricular student life in Windsor.

Awarded to a member of the graduating class who demonstrates: enthusiasm and dedication to advocating for the rights of others within the school and/or external community; balance in life with a passion for extracurricular activities; and involvement in the school and/or external community.

Awarded annually to the full-time undergraduate student in year four of the Doctor of Medicine (MD) program at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry who best exemplifies the spirit of the graduating class through his/her vibrant, energetic and cheerful nature.

Awarded to a student, normally in the final year of Medicine, who, in addition to having maintained a satisfactory academic standing, has demonstrated qualities of leadership and innovation in extracurricular activities (exclusive of sport) that have contributed to the growth of fellowship, pride, and loyalty within the student’s community of peers and faculty.

Awarded to medical students who, in the opinion of the Hippocratic Council and the Student Affairs Committee, have contributed most significantly to the lives of students, faculty and the community.