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This award is supported by the Foundation for Advancing Family Medicine of The College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC).

The CFPC Family Medicine Resident Award for Scholarly Achievement recognizes outstanding academic accomplishments by family medicine residents (R1, R2, R3). This award is intended to stimulate family medicine research and innovation in education. One recipient or team from each faculty of family medicine across Canada will be selected.

In addition to this award, all nominations submitted on behalf Francophone family medicine residents will be forwarded to the Awards Committee of the Quebec College of Family Physicians for the selection of the Nadine St-Pierre Award, which focuses on the best scholarly work of an outstanding Francophone family medicine resident in Canada. To be considered for a Nadine St-Pierre Award, the nomination must include a full manuscript in French describing the scholarly work.

Eligibility

Family medicine residents (First, Second, or Third year)

Selection Process

The chairs, postgraduate directors, and research directors from each Canadian family medicine residency program are asked to identify the department’s best scholarly work by one of their residents, using the department’s own criteria. Their nominee will become their school’s recipient of a Family Medicine Resident Award for Scholarly Achievement.

Submission Requirements

1) A brief biography or curriculum vitae (maximum 4 pages).

2) A 300 word abstract or description of the scholarly project, or a full manuscript (a full manuscript in French is needed to be considered for the Nadine St-Pierre Award; to be considered for the Nadine St-Pierre Award, the nomination must also include a reflective piece from the author(s)).

Award

This award has no cash value. Award recipients will receive a certificate and their names and project titles will be posted in the research section of the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) website.

The 91ÒùĸÊÓƵ Award for Family Medicine Residents recognizes family medicine residents (R1 or R2) for excellent research carried out and completed prior to June 1, 2023.

The award will be presented at the 2023 Family Medicine Forum (FMF) conference (November 8-11, 2023, Montreal, QC).

Eligibility

• Family medicine residents (R1 or R2) who have completed a research project in 2022-2023.
• Residents in a third-year training program are not eligible.
• Applicants cannot have received this award in the past three years.

Selection Process

The Chairs and 91ÒùĸÊÓƵ Directors of each family medicine residency program will identify the most outstanding research project from their program in 2022-2023. The CFPC Section of 91ÒùĸÊÓƵers will recommend the recipients of these awards to the national Honours & Awards Committee.

Submission Requirements

1) A brief curriculum vitae (maximum 4 pages) for each eligible resident member of the research team.

2) An abstract of the research project (< 300 words).

3) A complete manuscript, including the bibliography and illustrations (posters & PowerPoint presentations will not be accepted).

Award

The recipient will receive complimentary registration for one day at the next live FMF. In addition, the 91ÒùĸÊÓƵ Award for Family Medicine Residents may reimburse up to $1,500 to offset the costs of accommodation, meals, and travel to attend FMF.

The Department of Family Medicine Resident 91ÒùĸÊÓƵ and Scholarship Award recognizes the best research and/or scholarly works of a second-year family resident in the Department of Family Medicine.

Residents may apply, or Department members may submit a nominee, by completing an application/nomination form. The applicant (or nominee) must be a current family medicine resident who has completed a research project or PQI during their residency. A project summary report should be included with the application. The Department Awards Committee will recommend the recipient for this award, with the recommendation based on a review process.

Eligibility

Family medicine residents (PGY2)

Submission Requirements:

1) A completed application/nomination form.

2) A project summary or report on the resident’s research project or PQI project.

Award

The award amount is $500 total.

The WPC Family Medicine (FM) Resident 91ÒùĸÊÓƵ Award recognizes a resident who embraces the principles of evidence-based practice, contributes to clinical knowledge base through research, and has developed a research proposal or has completed a research study that shows validity, innovation, and originality.

Eligibility

Family Medicine (FM) resident in the PGY2 year of his/her Urban FM Residency Program in the Department of Family Medicine, 91ÒùĸÊÓƵ

Submission Requirements

• Endorsement for the candidate must be submitted by the nominator, who can be a preceptor, resident, faculty advisor, site administrator or program director, among others.
• A research project description, summary or report, will also be helpful.

Award

• One award at a value of $250 – for a FMR2 resident.
• Submissions will be adjudicated through a review process administered by the Department of Family Medicine Awards Committee. The Awards Committee will make its final recommendation to the Westview Physician Collaborative.

The Department of Family Medicine Resident Leadership Award recognizes a PGY2 family medicine resident who in the final year of residency training has shown:

• leadership skills
• mentorship ability
• dedication to family medicine; and
• active involvement and contribution to the evolution and improvement of the Family Medicine Residency Training Program at the 91ÒùĸÊÓƵ.

Submission Requirements

1) A completed nomination form.

2) Endorsement (to be completed by the nominator).

3) A summary or short-form curriculum vitae (max. 2 pages) that demonstrates the resident’s leadership and mentoring qualities, and his/her commitment to improving and achieving excellence in family medicine training.

Award

The award amount is $500.

Application is by way of a nomination by a preceptor, fellow resident, faculty advisor, site administrator or program director.

The WPC Family Medicine (FM) Resident Leadership Award recognizes a resident who has played a significant leadership role in both clinical and extracurricular activities and, in so doing, has had a demonstrable impact on improving the quality of resident experience within and beyond the residency program, furthering the Family Medicine Residency Program (FMRP) education mission, and advocating on behalf of the specialty of family medicine. Such work could include, but is not limited to, organizing social events, educational forums, workshops and lectures; and participation in leadership and mentoring programs led by the FMRP and/or the Family Medicine Residents’ Association (FMRA). The resident must be shown as a role model and contribute to the wellbeing of fellow residents.

Eligibility

A Family Medicine (FM) resident in the Urban FM Residency Program in the Department of Family Medicine, 91ÒùĸÊÓƵ.

Submission Requirements

This endorsement form for the candidate must be submitted by the nominator, who can be a preceptor, resident, faculty advisor, site administrator or program director, among others.

Award

Two awards at a value of $250 each – one for a FMR1; and one for a FMR2 resident.

The Bollozos Family Award in Medicine is awarded to a resident physician who is registered with the 91ÒùĸÊÓƵ International Medical Graduate Program with satisfactory academic standing in the program of Public Health or Family Medicine. Selection is based on academic standing. Preference will be given to a resident physician with demonstrated volunteer experience in an underserved community.

Submission Requirement

Completion of nomination form.

As adjudication of nominations will be based solely on the nominator endorsement, we encourage comments that are thoughtful, insightful, and also substantive in demonstrating the qualities sought for this award. Descriptions, listings or profiling of accomplishments and activities should be incorporated.

Award

Two cash awards will be awarded.

[All nominations are unofficial and should remain confidential until the Department of Family Medicine has received written confirmation from the Student Awards Office.]

Awards Criteria

• Nominee is a family medicine resident enrolled at either 91ÒùĸÊÓƵ or the University of Calgary
• Nominee is NOT a current member of the ACFP Board or the Awards and Recognition Committee
• Demonstrates strong leadership skills in advocacy, community service, and/or education

Presented annually by the Department of Family Medicine to resident(s) in satisfactory academic standing who have made outstanding contributions to their local community and program. It recognizes Family medicine as a community based profession and individuals who demonstrate most effectively.

Awarded to a resident physician who is registered with the 91ÒùĸÊÓƵ International Medical Graduate Program with satisfactory academic standing in the Family Medicine program. Selection is based on academic standing. Preference will be given to a resident physician with demonstrated volunteer experience in an underserved community.

Awarded annually to a resident who is deemed to be the most outstanding convocating resident in the Family Medicine Residency Program.

The recipient will be chosen on the basis of excellence in all areas of family medicine, including but not limited to clinical excellence, community engagement, leadership and scholarship.

The WPC Family Medicine (FM) Resident Clinical Excellence Awards recognize residents who have demonstrated dedication to and excellence in the practice of family medicine, evidence-based clinical knowledge, excellence in teaching, professionalism and integrity.

Eligibility

Family Medicine (FM) resident in the Urban FM Residency Program in the Department of Family Medicine (DoFM), 91ÒùĸÊÓƵ.

Submission Requirements

• A completed nomination form.
• Endorsement of the candidate must be submitted by the nominator, who could be a preceptor, resident, faculty advisor, site administrator or program director, among others.

Award

• Two awards at a value of $250 each – one for a FMR1; and one for a FMR2 resident.
• Submissions will be adjudicated through a review process administered by the Awards Committee. The DoFM Awards Committee will make its final recommendation to the Westview Physician Collaborative.

The Dr. Joe Tilley and The Allin Clinic Family Medicine Award is awarded to a resident in the second year of the Family Medicine Postgraduate Medical Education program. Selection is based on demonstrated scholarly excellence, mentorship abilities and passion for family medicine.

Submission Requirement

Completion of the nomination form.

As adjudication of nominations will be based solely on the completion of this form, we encourage comments that are thoughtful, insightful, and also substantive in demonstrating the qualities sought for this award. Descriptions, listings or profiling of accomplishments and activities should be included. Please do not include a curriculum vitae.

Award

This is a cash award. All nominations are unofficial and should remain confidential until the Department of Family Medicine has received written confirmation from the Student Awards Office.

Presented annually by the Department of Family Medicine to resident(s) in satisfactory academic standing who have demonstrated outstanding dedication and commitment to their patients with respect to communication, building rapport and understanding the patient context.