Recognizing and inspiring a new generation of health leaders and innovators

LONDON, ON,  /CNW/ - Second year medical students with an established track record of community leadership, superior communication skills and demonstrated interest in advancing knowledge are recognized today with the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame (CMHF) Award. Each recipient receives a cash prize of $5,000 and a travel subsidy to attend the 2019 Canadian Medical Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in Montreal on May 2, 2019, where they will have the opportunity to meet CMHF Laureates and interact with health leaders from across the country.

The Canadian Medical Hall of Fame partners with donors, MD Financial Management and Canada's medical schools to recognize young leaders who exemplify qualities of CMHF Laureates: perseverance, collaboration and an entrepreneurial spirit.

"We celebrate the achievements of the giants of health care in Canada to fuel our pride, but also to inspire the next generation of health leaders with world changing potential", said CMHF board chair Dr. Bryce Taylor, CMHF Board Chair. "The outstanding feedback we continue to receive from our Award recipients about the impact of this award and networking at the induction ceremony confirm for us the importance of this initiative."

"MD is honoured to once again support this important awards program, which helps students with the financial challenges associated with medical school," said Michelle Masson, Executive Vice President of the Early Career Segment at MD. "We are committed to assisting these students financially and dedicated to celebrating their impressive achievements. The innovation, community leadership and drive to advance knowledge demonstrated by these medical students is undoubtedly shaping the future of Canadian health care."

In addition, "MD is extremely proud to collaborate with the CMHF to present these awards to deserving students," said Michael Greb, Vice President of Partnerships and Alliances at MD. "The CMHF is helping nurture and inspire Canada's future health leaders."

Each of Canada's faculties of medicine/health sciences facilitated the review of applicants and recommended one award recipient. Three letters of support are required by applicants including a non-academic community reference describing their community impact, along with a 1,000 word essay describing why they should be considered for the Award and articulating the qualities of the CMHF Laureate who inspires them most.

Recipient bios, photos and quotes available: http://www.cdnmedhall.org/2018awardrecipients

    2018 RECIPIENTS OF THE CANADIAN MEDICAL HALL OF FAME AWARD FOR
     MEDICAL STUDENTS:


    ERIC ZHAO                                  HISSAN BUTT

    The ICF Films | University of
     British Columbia                          The Queen's University

    CANADIAN MEDICAL HALL OF FAME
     AWARD                                     CANADIAN MEDICAL HALL OF FAME AWARD

    in honour of Dr. Bryce Taylor



    MICHAEL TAYLOR                             MARC-OLIVIER DEGUISE

    The University of Alberta                   The Jim Glionna | University of
                                                Ottawa

    CANADIAN MEDICAL HALL OF FAME
     AWARD                                     CANADIAN MEDICAL HALL OF FAME AWARD


    NICOLE THOMPSON                            OLIVIA MONTON

    The Dr. Bryce Taylor |                      The Dr. Robert and Sharon Francis |
     University of Calgary                      McGill University

    CANADIAN MEDICAL HALL OF FAME
     AWARD                                     CANADIAN MEDICAL HALL OF FAME AWARD

    in honour of Bernie & Marian
     Taylor


    ADAM NEUFELD                               MATHIEU NADEAU-VALLÉE

    The Dr. Calvin R. Stiller |                 The Jim Glionna | Université de
     University of Saskatchewan                 Montréal

    CANADIAN MEDICAL HALL OF FAME
     AWARD                                     CANADIAN MEDICAL HALL OF FAME AWARD


    LINDA LAM                                  DAX BOURCIER

    The Jim Glionna | University                The Dr. Bryce Taylor | Université
     of Manitoba                                de Sherbrooke

    CANADIAN MEDICAL HALL OF FAME
     AWARD                                     CANADIAN MEDICAL HALL OF FAME AWARD

                                               in honour of Bernie & Marian Taylor


    NIHARIKA SHAHI                             MATHIEU ALLARD

    The Charles Tabachnick                      The Marty Kelman and Gilda Tanz |
                                                Université Laval

    CANADIAN MEDICAL HALL OF FAME
     AWARD                                     CANADIAN MEDICAL HALL OF FAME AWARD

    Northern Ontario School of
     Medicine                                  in honour of Saul & Mildred Kelman


    LOGAN VAN NYNATTEN                         TODD DOW

    The Charles Tabachnick                      The Dalhousie Medical Alumni
                                                Association

    CANADIAN MEDICAL HALL OF FAME
     AWARD                                     CANADIAN MEDICAL HALL OF FAME AWARD
                                               Dalhousie University
    Western University


    BRANAVAN MANORANJAN                        A. TRAVIS PICKETT

    The McMaster University                     The Jim Glionna | Memorial
                                                University of Newfoundland

    CANADIAN MEDICAL HALL OF FAME
     AWARD                                     CANADIAN MEDICAL HALL OF FAME AWARD


    VICTORIA REEDMAN

    The Dr. Robert and Sharon
     Francis | University of
     Toronto

    CANADIAN MEDICAL HALL OF FAME
     AWARD

ABOUT THE CANADIAN MEDICAL HALL OF FAME
The Canadian Medical Hall of Fame (CMHF) celebrates Canadian heroes whose work advances health in Canada and the world, and fosters future generations of health professionals through the delivery of local and national youth education programs, scholarships and awards. This enduring tribute to our country's rich medical achievement and history is showcased on our virtual hall at www.cdnmedhall.org and in an exhibit hall in downtown London, ON.

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SOURCE Canadian Medical Hall of Fame