Awards
We are committed to recognizing the achievements of our faculty members!
There are three types of awards given our to our faculty by our Department:
These awards are presented annually at our Faculty Professional Development Day, held in the fall at the Vaughan Estate, Estates of Sunnybrook. The descriptions for each of the awards and for information on how to nominate your colleagues are found below. For the list of 2014 Department Award recipients, visit the Faculty Professional Development Day page.
Undergraduate Teaching Awards
The Undergraduate Teaching Awards are awarded in recognition for contributions of our faculty to the Undergraduate Education Program delivered at our affiliated sites across the GTA. The recipients - one per each teaching site with the exception of the MSH/UHN - are selected based on the Year Three Clinical Clerks' evaluations of their core rotation in Obstetrics and Gynaecology for the previous academic year. Nominations are not accepted for this award.
Master Teacher Awards
The Master Teacher Awards are presented to faculty in recognition for sustained excellence in Undergraduate Teaching and longstanding contributions to the Education Program. They are given to faculty who have received three (3) undergraduate teaching awards and are a powerful statement of sustained teaching excellence. Nominations are not accepted for the Master Teacher Award.
Chair's Awards
Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching
This Award, in recognition of Excellence in Undergraduate Medical Education, is presented to a Faculty member, who, in the first 10 years of his/her appointment, has demonstrated a sustained interest in undergraduate education and has made a significant contribution to the Department’s Undergraduate Education Program. The recipient is selected based on the Year Three Clinical Clerks' evaluations of their core rotation in Obstetrics and Gynaecology for the previous academic year. Nominations are not accepted for this award. The primary appointment of the recipient must be in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the University of Toronto.
Previous Award Recipients are: Rajiv Shah (2014), Jason Dodge (2013), Mark Yudin (2012), Janet Bodley (2011), Danny Lovatsis (2010), Elyse Lackie (2009), John Kingdom (2008), and others.
Excellence in Integrated Undergraduate Teaching
This Award, introduced in 2012 in recognition of Excellence in Undergraduate Medical Education, is presented to a Faculty member who is based at a community-affiliated hospital and has demonstrated excellence in teaching or has made a significant contribution to the overall Undergraduate program. The recipient is selected based on the Year Three Clinical Clerks' evaluations of their core rotation in Obstetrics and Gynaecology for the previous academic year. Nominations are not accepted for this award. The primary appointment of the recipient must be in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the University of Toronto.
Previous Award Recipients are: Sybil Judah (2014), Scott Tigert (2013), and Dalip Bhangu (2012).
Excellence in Postgraduate Teaching
This Award, in recognition of Excellence in Postgraduate Medical Education, is presented to a Faculty member who, within the first 10 years of their faculty appointment, has demonstrated a sustained interest in postgraduate education, has been recognized by the residents as an excellent teacher, and has made a significant contribution to the Department’s Postgraduate Education Program. The recipient is selected based on the Residents' and Fellows' evaluations of his or her teaching effectiveness during the previous academic year. Nominations are not accepted for this award. The primary appointment of the recipient must be in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the University of Toronto.
Previous Award Recipients are: Abheha Satkunaratnam (2014), Grace Liu (2013), Sari Kives (2012), Jackie Thomas (2011), Nanette Okun (2010), Elyse Levinsky (2009), Richard Pittini (2008), and others.
Excellence in Integrated Postgraduate Teaching
This Award, introduced in 2012 in recognition of Excellence in Postgraduate Medical Education, is presented to a Faculty member who is based at a community-affiliated hospital and has demonstrated excellence in teaching or has made a significant contribution to the overall Postgraduate Program. The recipient is selected based on the Residents' and Fellows' evaluations of his or her teaching effectiveness during the previous academic year. Nominations are not accepted for this award. The primary appointment of the recipient must be in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the University of Toronto.
Previous Award Recipients are: Mary Melchior (2014), Adrian Brown (2013), and Melanie Ornstein (2012).
Outstanding Research Potential
The Award is presented to a junior Faculty member who, within 10 years of his or her first faculty appointment, has demonstrated outstanding dedication, ability and research potential in the field of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. The primary appointment of the recipient must be in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the University of Toronto. The recipient of this award must be nominated by a faculty member (calls for nominations happen in early fall). When selecting the recipient, the following criteria will be used to evaluate the candidate's research potential: advancement of knowledge; impact of research on clinical practice; novelty, originality, and new concepts in research work; national or international recognition as supported by awards, invitations to organize or address symposia, etc; and demonstrated excellence supported by receipt of peer-reviewed grants and a strong publication record.
Previous Award Recipients are: Colleen McDermott & Lilian Gien (2014), Marcus Bernardini (2013), Sarah Ferguson (2012), May Alarab (2011), Ori Nevo (2009), Wendy Whittle (2008), and others.
Sustained Research Excellence
This Chair's Award is presented to a Faculty member who has demonstrated sustained excellence in research in the field of Obstetrics & Gynaecology and has not received this award in the last 10 years. The primary appointment of the recipient must be in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the University of Toronto. The recipient of this award must be nominated by a faculty member (calls for nominations happen in early fall). When selecting the recipient, the following criteria will be used to evaluate the candidate's research potential: advancement of knowledge; impact of research on clinical practice; novelty, originality, and new concepts in research work; national or international recognition as supported by awards, invitations to organize or address symposia, etc; and demonstrated excellence supported by receipt of peer-reviewed grants and a strong publication record.
Previous Award Recipients are: Barry Rosen (2014), Greg Ryan (2013), Jon Barrett (2012), Kellie Murphy (2011), Andrea Jurisicova (2010), Mathew Sermer (2008), and others.
Excellence in Research Facilitation
This Award is presented to a Faculty member who has demonstrated leadership and sustained commitment to participation in clinical research in the field of Obstetrics & Gynaecology – this includes encouraging patients in their own practice to enroll in clinical research studies ongoing in the Department and/or encouraging their colleagues to do so. The primary appointment of the recipient must be in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the University of Toronto. The recipient of this award must be nominated by a faculty member (calls for nominations happen in early fall).
Previous Award Recipients are: Kellie Murphy (2014), Arthur Zaltz (2012), Sari Kives (2011), Marshall Barkin (2010), Wendy Wolfman (2008), and others.
Excellence in Postgraduate Program Development and Innovation
This Award is presented to a Faculty member who has exhibited excellence in postgraduate program development and/or innovation through outstanding contributions to the education of medical Residents and/or Fellows. These contributions can include, but are not limited to, leadership and organizational skills, course/curriculum development, the development of evaluation tools or new instructional methods/modules, restructuring of teaching/evaluation components or workshops. The primary appointment of the recipient must be in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the University of Toronto. The recipient of this award must be nominated by a faculty member (calls for nominations happen in early fall).
Previous Award Recipients are: Danielle Vicus (2014), Donna Steele (2013), the Resident Wellness Committee (Donna Steele, Janet Bodley & Michele Farrugia; 2012), Heather Shapiro (2011), Lisa Allen (2010), Abheha Satkunaratnam (2009), Gareth Seaward (2008), and others.
Excellence in Continuing Medical Education Teaching
This Award is presented to a Faculty member who has demonstrated excellence in teaching in Continuing Medical Education in the field of Obstetrics & Gynaecology. The primary appointment of the recipient must be in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the University of Toronto. The recipient of this award must be nominated by a faculty member (calls for nominations happen in early fall).
Previous Award Recipients are: Rory Windrim (2014), Michele Farrugia (2013), Jason Dodge (2012), Wendy Whittle (2011), Sari Kives (2010), and Dan Farine (2007).
Excellence in Continuing Medical Education Course Coordination
This Award is presented to a Faculty member who has demonstrated excellence in Continuing Medical Education Course Coordination with respect to a University of Toronto-sponsored Continuing Education course. Criteria according to which the nominee is evaluated include: course design, promotion, organization, achievement of objectives, relevance to the needs of course participants, and others. The primary appointment of the recipient must be in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the University of Toronto. The recipient of this award must be nominated by a faculty member (calls for nominations happen in early fall).
Previous Award Recipients are: Dan Farine (2014), Nicholas Pairaudeau (2013), Deborah Robertson (2012), Jackie Thomas (2011), Harold Drutz (2010), Knox Ritchie (2009), Mark Yudin (2008), and others.