Postgraduate Program

Award

$2,700

Eligibility

PGY2 and PGY3 Grads

Nominated by

Graduating residents (self-nominations accepted), Full Time and Adjunct Faculty

Nomination Requirements

• Application submitted by 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, May 14, 2025
• One-page statement outlining candidate's career plans to service in the area of intrapartum obstetrics and comprehensive Family Medicine
• Faculty Letter of Support (optional)

Selected by

The Selection Committee

Criteria

• Awarded to a postgraduate trainee completing Year 2 or 3 of a residency in Family Medicine, who plans to provide intrapartum obstetric services while maintaining a comprehensive Family Medicine Practice.
• This award was established by a generous gift from Dr. Jo-Anne Hammond (MD '84) with the intention to support resident's SOGC membership and conference fees and expenses.

If you or the candidate meets the above criteria please apply now – link to application form

Award

$1,400

Eligibility

PGY2 Grads

Nominated by

Graduating residents (self-nominations accepted), Full Time and Adjunct Faculty

Nomination Requirements

• Application submitted by 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, May 14, 2025
• Faculty Letter of Support (optional)

Selected by

The Selection Committee

Criteria

• Awarded to a postgraduate trainee completing a residency program in any area of Family Medicine, who has demonstrated a commitment to comprehensive Family Medicine, adhering to Dr. Ian McWhinney's Nine Principles of Family Medicine.
• This award was established by Mrs. Margery (Nonnie) Butson in memory of her husband, Dr. Frank J. Butson (MD '50).
• Candidates will be asked to submit a one-page statement to the Office of Family Medicine outlining their commitment to Dr. Ian McWhinney's Nine Principles of Family Medicine.

If you or the candidate meets the above criteria please apply now – link to application form

Award

$2,300

Eligibility

PGY2 Grads

Nominated by

Graduating residents (self-nominations accepted), Full Time and Adjunct Faculty

Nomination Requirements

• Application submitted by 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, May 14, 2025
• Faculty Letter of Support (optional)

Selected by

The Selection Committee

Criteria

• Established by Lilija and Janis Strauts to address the need for rural family physicians and to positively affect the healthcare outcomes in their region (Middlesex, Elgin or Oxford counties).
• Awarded to a postgraduate family medicine resident planning to practice in a rural region in Middlesex, Elgin or Oxford counties.
• Based on academic achievement and professional characteristics.
• Candidates will be asked to submit a short essay (max. 250 words) describing why he or she is committed to practicing in a rural setting. 

If you or the candidate meets the above criteria please apply now – link to application form

Award

$24,000 (2 recipients)

Eligibility

PGY2 grads

Nominated by

Graduating residents (self-nominations accepted), Full Time and Adjunct Faculty

Nomination Requirements

• Application submitted by 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, May 14, 2025
• Faculty Letter of Support (optional)

Selected by

The Selection Committee

Criteria

• Awarded to a student in the final year of family medicine residency who intends to practice in Ontario for a minimum of five years and is deemed by the selection committee to be committed to comprehensive community family medicine.
• Preference will be given for practice in Southwestern Ontario including Kitchener-Waterloo.
• Based on clinical excellence.
• Established by a generous donation from Leonora Sheppard through Foundation Western.

If you or the candidate meets the above criteria please apply now – link to application form

Award

Family Medicine Resident Scholarship at a value of $10,000, and up to $2,000 to attend FMF and receive the award.

Eligibility

PGY2 Grads (self-nominations accepted)

Nominated by

Graduating residents (self-nominations accepted), Full Time and Adjunct Faculty

Nomination Requirements

• Application submitted by 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, May 14, 2025
• 2 Faculty Letters of Support

Selected by

The Selection Committee

Criteria

• The resident will have an interest in further enhancement of leadership skills within organized medicine.
• Nominees are eligible if they have one or more achievements in the following areas:
  • Leadership activities during residency/leadership qualities (beyond departmental and program activities, such as participation in organized family medicine, the College of Family Physicians of Canada’s Section of Residents, or Resident Doctors of Canada)
  • Academic achievements related to family medicine (e.g., publications)
  • Research achievements
  • Oral presentation skills (articulate and confident when presenting to large groups)
  • Unique achievements or exceptional activities in medical school or residency
  • Service to vulnerable populations, such as rural, Indigenous, LGBTQ+, addiction/mental health, inner city, etc.
• The recipient receives a scholarship at a value of $10,000 and up to $2,000 to offset travel and other expenses for attending Family Medicine Forum.
• The Selection Committee’s chosen winner will be forwarded to the Section of Teachers Council to be considered for the Val Rachlis Leadership in Family Medicine Award, which focuses on the leadership, academic, research, and communication skills of senior family medicine residents.
• Sponsor: The College of Family Physicians of Canada.

If you or the candidate meets the above criteria please apply now – link to application form

Eligibility

PGY2 grads

Nominated by

Graduating residents (self-nominations accepted), Full Time and Adjunct Faculty

Nomination Requirements

• Application submitted by 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, May 14, 2025
• Faculty Letter of Support

Selected by

The Selection Committee

Criteria

If you or the candidate meets the above criteria please apply now – link to application form