Professional Development and Continuing Medical Education Award

The UTDRO Professional Development and Continuing Medical Education Award is an annual award  that is given to a UTDRO faculty member for outstanding contribution to Continuing Medical Education/Professional Development at a local, national or
international level, thereby raising the profile of the university department, and contributing to enrichment of the specialty.

A completed Nomination Form, by a University of Toronto faculty member or trainee and supported by letter of evidence (500-1000 words) that outlines the achievement is required. The award may be given for outstanding scientific contributions, or for
organizational contributions. This can apply equally to a single event or sustained activity.

Past Winners

  • 2023 - Barbara Ann Millar and Richard Tsang
  • 2022 - Patricia Lindsay
  • 2021 - Ewa Szumacher
  • 2020 - Meredith Giuliani
  • 2019 - Nicole Harnett
  • 2018 - Laura Dawson
  • 2017 - Brian O'Sullivan
  • 2016 - Lisa Di Prospero
  • 2015 - Stephen Breen and Marco Carlone
  • 2014 - David Jaffray
  • 2013 - Arjun Sahgal
  • 2012 - Not awarded
  • 2011 - Nicole Harnett
  • 2010 - Tim Craig
  • 2009 - Not awarded
  • 2008 - Not awarded
  • 2007 - Ruth Barker
  • 2006 - Not awarded
  • 2005 - Not awarded
  • 2004 - Cyril Danjoux
  • 2003 - Mary Gospodarowicz