Dr. Emmanuel Abara, Associate Professor, received the 2023 Rural Heart Award from the Society of Rural Physicians of Canada (SRPC). 

Chelsie Baizana, medical student, received the CIBC Indigenous Learner Leadership Award for 2023.  

Mr. John Beaucage, a Member of NOSM University’s Board of Governors and a citizen of Wasauksing First Nation, received the Order of Canada for his exemplary leadership and commitment to advancing the well-being and prosperity of Indigenous communities in Canada.   

Dr. Matthew Bertrand, resident, recently received an award from Hospice Palliative Care Ontario (HPCO) for a poster presentation titled Point of Care Ultrasound Use by Registered Nurses in Palliative Care at the 2023 HPCO annual conference.   

Dr. Cheri Bethune, Professor, was honoured with the Jim Ruderman Family Medicine Education Leadership Award at the Family Medicine Forum (FMF) in Montreal.    

Dr. Birubi Biman, Associate Professor, is awarded NOSM University’s Academic Leader Award. 

Dr. Cindy Blackstock, NOSM University’s Chancellor, was honoured with the 2023 World’s Children’s Prize, also known as the “Children’s Nobel Prize” for her efforts to end discrimination against First Nations children. This award celebrates those who advocate for the Rights of the Child, democracy, and sustainable development and is voted on by children between the ages of 10 and 18 from around the world. 

Dr. Eve Boissonneault, resident, received the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) Family Medicine Resident Award for Scholarly Achievement at FMF, which recognizes the best scholarly work of family medicine residents across the country.  

Dr. Julie Boucher, Assistant Professor, is awarded NOSM University’s 2023 Community Champion Award. 

Dr. Erin Cameron, Assistant Professor, received the AMS Fellowship in Compassion and Artificial Intelligence.  

Dr. Catherine Cervin, Professor, was bestowed the title of Professor Emeritus at NOSM University’s inaugural convocation on Friday, May 26, 2023.  

 

Dr. Claudette Chase, Assistant Professor, received a Canadian Association for Medical Education (CAME) Certificate of Merit Award. 

 

Dr. Roderick Cheung, Assistant Professor, received the 2023 Rural Service Award from the SRPC.  

 

Brock Chisholm, Assistant Professor, received NOSM University’s Health Sciences Lifetime Achievement Award. 

  

Dr. Bruce Cook, Associate Professor, received the 2023 Rural Service Award from the SRPC. 

  

Kathryn Culliton is awarded NOSM University’s 2023 Learner Scholarly Activity Award.  

 

Malcolm Davidson received the Top Oral Presentation – Undergraduate Student for Exploring the Development of a Canadian Frostbite Care Network in Canada: a Qualitative Approach at NOSM University’s Northern Health Research Conference (NHRC).   

  

Dr. Sebastian Diebel, resident, received the CFPC Family Medicine Resident Award for Scholarly Achievement which recognizes the best scholarly work of family medicine residents across the country. 

 

Dr. Hazem Elmansy, Associate Professor, is awarded NOSM University’s 2023 Clinical Scholar Award. 

Kristiina Frechette, medical student, was awarded the CFPC Medical Student Scholarship which recognizes a top medical student in Canada who has demonstrated an interest in or commitment to a career in family medicine during their undergraduate medical education.   

Dr. Yvon Gagnon, Assistant Professor, received the 2023 Lifetime Member Award from the SRPC. 

 

Jenna Gilchrist received the Top Oral Presentation – Graduate Student for Influence of Sex Hormones Estrogen and Androgen on Catecholamine Biosynthesis at NOSM University’s NHRC.   

 

Dr. James Goertzen, Professor, received the 2023 Physician Clinical Teachers’ Association (PCTA) Award and the 2023 Lifetime Member Award from the SRPC.  

  

Dr. Tahereh Haji, Paediatrics resident, is the recipient of the 2023 Professional Association of Residents of Ontario (PARO) Resident Teaching Award.  

  

Dr. William Hettenhausen, Associate Professor, received the Canadian Dental Association’s Distinguished Service Award.  

  

Sarah Hunt, medical student, is the recipient of the 2023 PARO Citizenship Award. 

 

Dr. Mohammed Ibrahim, Associate Professor, was elected to the Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh, Scotland. This prestigious international fellowship recognizes clinical achievements, confers international peer recognition, and offers enhanced professional opportunities that help Fellows contribute to setting standards and influencing policy.   

 

Dr. Kirsten Jewell, Assistant Professor, is awarded NOSM University’s 2023 Medical Educator Award. 

 

Kaila Jodoin was awarded the Nina Mehta Underserviced Population Recognition Award at the the University of Toronto Occupational Therapy departmental convocation awards after completing three of her fieldwork placements working with underserved communities in Northern Ontario through NOSM University. 

 

Dr. Naana Jumah, Assistant Professor, received the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada’s (SOGC) Carl Nimrod Award. 

 

Dr. Mercy Kingsley-Emereuwa, resident, recently received an award from HPCO for a poster presentation titled Point of Care Ultrasound Use by Registered Nurses in Palliative Care at the 2023 HPCO annual conference.  

 

Dr. Mike Kirlew, Assistant Professor, is awarded NOSM University’s 2023 Honorary Alumni Award. 

  

Alexandra Klem was the recipient of the 2023 Dr. Roger Strasser NHRC Student Travel Award for NOSM University’s NHRC. 

 

Dr. Richard Kvas, NOSM University Associate Professor in Timmins, was awarded Regional Family Physician of the Year from the Ontario College of Family Physicians (OCFP). 

 

Danika Lavoie, medical student, recently received an award from HPCO for a poster presentation titled Point of Care Ultrasound Use by Registered Nurses in Palliative Care at the 2023 HPCO annual conference.  

 

Sue LeBeau, Member of NOSM University’s Board of Governors, attained Fellowship status with the Canadian College of Health Leaders.  

  

Joe Lipinski, NOSM University’s first Director of Finance, was posthumously awarded the inaugural Administration Award by the Association of Faculties of Medicine of Canada (AFMC).  

  

Dr. Michelle Lutsch, resident, came in second place in the Resident Grand Rounds competition at the Lower and Upper Canada Anesthesia Symposium 2023.  

  

Dr. Lorrilee McGregor, Assistant Professor, is awarded NOSM University’s 2023 Scholar Award.  

  

Dr. David McLinden, Associate Professor, received the 2023 Rural Long Service Award from the SRPC.  

  

Dr. Chris Meilleur, Assistant Professor, is awarded NOSM University’s 2023 Community Champion Award.  

  

Dr. Florence Morriello, resident, is awarded NOSM University’s 2023 Learner-Nominated Teacher Award and the 2023 PARO Excellence in Clinical Teaching Award. 

  

Dr. Oksana Motalo, alumna, was awarded an Outstanding Resident Award from Queens University for demonstrating exceptional dedication to the well being of patients and peers, and passion for medical education and the profession.  

  

Taylor Murie, medical student, received the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame (CMHF) Award for 2023.   

 

Dr. Christopher Mushquash, Professor, was awarded the 2023 Canada Gairdner Momentum Award. 

 

Dr. Laura Noack, Assistant Professor, was awarded Regional Family Physician of the Year from the OCFP and NOSM University’s 2023 Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award.   

 

Dr. Diana Noseworthy, Assistant Professor, was recently honoured with the John Bradley Young Educator Award by the Canadian Anesthesiologists’ Society (CAS) for excellence and effectiveness in education in anesthesia. 

 

Dr. Yasser Noureldin, Assistant Professor, was recognized among the top ten reviewers for the Canadian Urological Association Journal for 2023. 

 

Dr. Robert Nugent, Assistant Professor, received the 2023 Lifetime Member Award and the Rural Service Award from the SRPC. 

 

Dr. Robert Ohle, Assistant Professor, was honoured with the Paul Hannam Memorial Award for Emerging Leadership in Emergency Medicine by the Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians (CAEP) at their annual meeting in Toronto.    

  

Dr. Chidubem Okechukwu, resident, recently received an award from HPCO for a poster presentation titled Point of Care Ultrasound Use by Registered Nurses in Palliative Care at the 2023 HPCO annual conference. 

 

Dr. Eliseo Orrantia, Professor, received the SRPC’s 2023 Rural Community Impact Award. 

Mishomis Frank Ozawagosh received a Lifetime Achievement Award in honour of his significant contributions to Atikameksheng Anishnawbek First Nation. 

Dr. Martin Papineau, Assistant Professor, received the 2023 Rural Service Award from the SRPC. 

 

Dr. Madison Peterson-Kowal, NOSM University resident, was awarded the inaugural Medical Resident Leadership Award from the Indigenous Physician Association of Canada (IPAC).    

 

Dr. August Pierik, resident, came in first place in the Resident Grand Rounds competition at the Lower and Upper Canada Anesthesia Symposium 2023.  

  

Dr. Lacey Pitre, Assistant Professor, is awarded NOSM University’s 2023 Clinical Teacher Award. 

  

Dr. Chad Prevost, resident, received the CFPC Family Medicine Resident Award for Scholarly Achievement, which recognizes the best scholarly work of family medicine residents across the country.  

 

Dr. Christine Pun, Associate Professor, recently received an award from HPCO for a poster presentation titled Point of Care Ultrasound Use by Registered Nurses in Palliative Care at the 2023 HPCO annual conference.  

 

Dr. Venkadesan Rajendran, Assistant Professor, received the Ontario Physiotherapy Association’s Innovation and Advancement Award. 

 

Nusha Ramsoondar, medical student, received the Medical Student of the Year Award from the OCFP. 

 

Dr. Mauriane Reade, Associate Professor, was named Canadian Women in Medicine’s (CWIM) Woman of the Week on July 4, 2023. 

 

Dr. Sebastian Richard, resident, received a Family Medicine Resident Award for Scholarly Achievement at FMF. 

 

Dr. TC Tai, Assistant Dean, Research and Professor, is the recipient of the René Guilbeault Research Award, which goes to a full-time faculty member for medical research, for his project The role of estrogen on adrenaline synthesis and hypertension. 

 

Jamie Thompson, medical student, received the CAME 2023 Rising Star – Certificate of Excellence Award. 

 

Taryn Thompson received the Top Poster Presentation – Undergraduate Student for Multiple exercise bouts increase GLUT4 expression in cardiac tissue following DOX treatment at NOSM University’s NHRC. 

 

Dr. John Tuinema, Assistant Professor, is awarded NOSM University’s 2023 Rising Star Alumni Award.  

  

Idorenyin (Idy) Udoeyop received the CAME 2023 Rising Star – Certificate of Excellence Award.  

  

Dr. Darryl Vance, Assistant Professor, is awarded NOSM University’s 2023 Faculty Mentorship Award. 

 

Kathleen Walsh, resident, received the CAME 2023 Rising Star – Certificate of Excellence Award. Dr. Walsh also received a Research Award for Family Medicine Residents and a Family Medicine Resident Scholarship at FMF. 

 

Taylor Wilkins is awarded NOSM University’s 2023 Learner Peer Teaching Award. 

 

Jillian Zitars received the Top Poster Presentation – Graduate Student for Suitability of the Mobile Crisis Intervention Team Model for Northern Context: A Preliminary Analysis at NOSM University’s NHRC. 

 

Dr. Kaitlyn Zugic is awarded NOSM University’s 2023 Learner Advocate/Leader Award. 

  
NOSM University is the co-recipient of a national prize for excellence in Francophone community engagement. The Prix de l’Engagement communautaire, awarded annually by the Societé Santé en français, recognizes success ensuring quality services for the Francophone community in a minority-language context. The award goes to an organization that has engaged Francophones in evaluating their needs and determining the kind of services they require.