The past year once again proved that Canada is blessed with thousands of dedicated family physicians committed to teaching, research, and serving their patients in communities across Canada. Selecting among the nominees for our annual awards is a challenging task—but a pleasant one.
Congratulations to our 2007 award recipients—and to the hundreds of deserving others they represent.
The College of Family Physicians of Canada’s (CFPC’s) Research and Education Foundation thanks all of you whose generous donations support this awards program and help us celebrate the accomplishments of our family medicine peers.
CFPC SPECIAL HONOURS
W. Victor Johnston Award
Dr James Rourke, St John’s, Nfld
This award honours the memory of the late Dr W. Victor Johnston, the CFPC’s first Executive Director, from 1954 to 1964. The recipient is recognized for leadership in family medicine in Canada or internationally and presents the W. Victor Johnston Oration at the CFPC’s annual Convocation. Dr Rourke, the Dean of Medicine at Memorial University of Newfoundland, is a long-standing leader in academic and rural family medicine in Canada and around the world.
Canada’s Family Physicians of the Year: Reg L. Perkin Awards
Dr Nirvair Kaur Levitt, Vancouver, BC
Dr Timothy D. Kolotyluk, Westlock, Alta
Dr Steven Goluboff, Saskatoon, Sask
Dr Allan Ranson, Hamiota, Man
Dr Graham Swanson, Burlington, Ont
Dr Marie-Thérèse Lussier, Montreal, Que
Dr Christopher Perry O’Brien, Saint John, NB
Dr Barbara Flanagan, Charlottetown, PEI
Dr Lisa M. Bonang, Musquodoboit Harbour, NS
Dr Patrick O’Shea, St John’s, Nfld
These awards, named in honour of Dr Reg L. Perkin, CFPC Executive Director from 1985 to 1996, recognize outstanding CFPC family physician members who exemplify the best of what being a family doctor is all about: embodying the 4 principles of family medicine through contributions to patient care, teaching, research, and community services. These awards are supported by the CFPC, the Research and Education Foundation, Health Canada, and Merck Frosst Canada Ltd.
Donald I. Rice Award
Dr Mohamed Ravalia, Twillingate, Nfld
This award, named in honour of Dr Donald I. Rice, CFPC Executive Director from 1965 to 1985, recognizes an outstanding CFPC family physician member for exceptional contributions to teaching and leadership in our discipline. Dr Ravalia has combined exemplary care for his patients with commitments to teaching and introducing innovative approaches to the delivery of primary care and family practice services in Twillingate, Nfld.
Jean-Pierre Despins Award
Dr Val Rachlis, Toronto, Ont
This award, named in memory of the late Dr Jean-Pierre Despins, CFPC President from 1995 to 1996 and Chair of the Board of the Research and Education Foundation from 1999 to 2000, honours a CFPC family physician member identified as an outstanding advocate and public spokesperson for family medicine, family physicians, and patients. Dr Rachlis is recognized for his highly valued leading-edge approaches to family practice and his superb presentations to the public on the perspectives and needs of family physicians and their patients.
Ian McWhinney Family Medicine Education Award
Dr Louise Nasmith, Vancouver, BC
This award, named in honour of Dr Ian McWhinney, the first Professor and Chair of a Canadian University Department of Family Medicine (University of Western Ontario, 1968 to 1987), is presented to a family medicine teacher in recognition of his or her outstanding contribution to family medicine education. Dr Nasmith is a CFPC Past President and a highly valued teacher. She was Professor and Chair of the departments of family medicine at both the University of Toronto and McGill University, and is currently Principal of the College of Health Disciplines at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver.
Family Medicine Researcher of the Year
Dr Moira Stewart, London, Ont
This award honours a family medicine researcher who has been a pivotal force in, and has made an original contribution to, family medicine research. Dr Stewart is Director of the Centre for Studies in Family Medicine and a Professor in the Department of Family Medicine at the University of Western Ontario. As an epidemiologist whose early interest in family medicine helped shape her career, Dr Stewart has focused her research on doctor-patient communication and the importance of integrated, patient-centred care.
CFPC and Scotiabank Family Medicine Lectureship
Ms Gail Asper, Founder of The Canadian Museum for Human Rights, Winnipeg, Man
This award recognizes an outstanding Canadian or international figure who has contributed substantially in thought or deed to issues related to the health and well-being of people in Canada or around the world. This award is supported by Scotiabank.
Honorary Membership
Mr James Daly, Winnipeg, Man
Dr Philip Hall, Winnipeg, Man
Dr Karen Mann, Halifax, NS
This honour recognizes people of distinction who are not CFPC members, but who have made an outstanding contribution to the CFPC, family medicine, or the health and well-being of the population in Canada or abroad.
CFPC Awards of Excellence
Dr Sue Atkinson, Halifax, NS
Dr Michèle Aubin, Quebec, Que
Dr Tuhin Bakshi, Wetaskiwin, Alta
Dr Johanne Blais, Boischatel, Que
Dr Peter Boronowski, Williams Lake, BC
Dr Roger Butler, St John’s, Nfld
Dr Claudette Chase, Sioux Lookout, Ont
Dr Brian E. Davidson, Riverview, NB
Dr Stephen DiTommaso, Montreal, Que
Dr Anne DuVall, Barrie, Ont
Dr Philip Ellison, North York, Ont
Dr Sidney Feldman, Toronto, Ont
Dr Pierre Gosselin, Port-Cartier, Que
Dr George Harpur, Tobermory, Ont
Dr Robert Henderson, Campbellford, Ont
Dr Videsh Kapoor, Vancouver, BC
Dr Paul Kelly, Summerside, PEI
Dr Grant Kirk, Stellarton, NS
Dr René Lamontagne, Quebec, Que
Dr Eric-Viet Laperrière-Nguyen, Montreal, Que
Dr Jean LeBlanc, Caraquet, NB
Dr Lois Milne, Calgary, Alta
Dr Margaret Munro, Thunder Bay, Ont
Dr Michael Nicholls, Regina, Sask
Dr Colin Noel, The Pas, Man
NORFAM Teaching Group, Goose Bay, Nfld
Dr Mark Nowaczynski, Toronto, Ont
Dr Ivy Oandasan, North York, Ont
Dr Michael Penrose, Dauphin, Man
Dr Lynda Redwood-Campbell, Burlington, Ont
Dr Cathy Risdon, Dundas, Ont
Dr Patricia Rockman, Toronto, Ont
Dr Walter Rosser, Kingston, Ont
Dr Rehana K. Rouf, Dunnville, Ont
Dr Gerry Schwalfenberg, Edmonton, Alta
Dr Peter Selby, Toronto, Ont
Dr James Stockdill, Victoria, BC
Dr Marco Terwiel, Maple Ridge, BC
Dr Charles Trainor, Charlottetown, PEI
Dr Konia Trouton, Victoria, BC
Dr Murray Trusler, Moose Factory, Ont
Dr Alfredo Tura, Vancouver, BC
Dr Mohamud Verjee, Calgary, Alta
Dr Mark Yaffe, Montreal, Que
Dr Dale Ziter, Windsor, Ont
Awards of Excellence recognize CFPC members who, in the past 12 to 24 months, have made outstanding contributions to one or more of the following: patient care, community service, hospital or health care institutions, College activities (National or Chapter), teaching, research, or other elements of the discipline of family medicine.
CFPC CERTIFICATION EXAMINATION AWARDS
Irwin Bean Award
Dr Heather Blois, Thessalon, Ont
Bob Robertson Award
Dr Yvette-Nelly Tewfik, Montreal, Que
These awards, honouring the late Dr Irwin Bean, CFPC President from 1962 to 1963 and the first Chair of the CFPC’s Committee on Examinations, and the late Dr Bob Robertson, CFPC President from 1980 to 1981, are presented annually to the candidates who achieve the highest standing among practice-eligible candidates and family medicine residents, respectively, in the Certification Examination in Family Medicine.
FAMILY MEDICINE RESIDENT AWARDS
Murray Stalker Memorial Award
Dr Praseedha Janakiram, Guelph, Ont
This award, named in honour of the late Dr Murray Stalker, first CFPC President from 1954 to 1955, recognizes the scholarly achievements of family medicine residents and is awarded to potential future leaders in our discipline.
Research Awards for Family Medicine Residents
Dr Patrick Merrett, McGill University
Dr Jan Sommers and Dr Marie-Josée Klett, Dalhousie University
These awards recognize the research achievements of family medicine residents. They are supported by the Professional Association of Internes and Residents of Ontario.
Nadine St-Pierre Award
Dr Camille Gérin, Verdun, Que
This award, named in honour of the late Dr Nadine St-Pierre, who was instrumental in the development of the French-language version of the Certification Examination in Family Medicine, recognizes an outstanding Francophone family medicine resident.
CFPC Family Medicine Resident Leadership Awards
Dr Courtney Howard, University of British Columbia
Dr Jeremy M. Wojtowicz, University of Calgary
Dr Ramak Shadmani, University of Alberta
Dr Ryan Meili, University of Saskatchewan
Dr Teresa Wawrykow, University of Manitoba
Dr Jessica Hunter-Orange, University of Western Ontario
Dr Nadine Majid, McMaster University
Dr Erin Pepper, Northern Ontario School of Medicine
Dr Haider Saeed and Dr Caroline Collins, University of Toronto
Dr Tara L. Larkin, Queen’s University
Dr Praseedha Janakiram, University of Ottawa
Dr Geneviève Auclair, Laval University
Dr Christine Di Lullo, McGill University
Dr Élizabeth Picard, University of Montreal
Dr Guylaine Laguë, University of Sherbrooke
Dr Elizabeth Shouldice, Dalhousie University
Dr Danielle O’Keefe, Memorial University of Newfoundland
These awards recognize the leadership abilities of outstanding senior family medicine residents from each of Canada’s family medicine residency programs. They are supported by Scotiabank and CFPC members.
MEDICAL STUDENT AWARDS
CFPC Medical Student Scholarships
Ms Jennifer Anne Barley, University of British Columbia
Ms Brienne McLane, University of Calgary
Ms Brenda Nakashima, University of Alberta
Ms Michelle Lacasse, University of Saskatchewan
Mr Michael Isaac, University of Manitoba
Ms Clarissa Holding, University of Western Ontario
Ms Salma Rawof, McMaster University
Mr Ferhan Siddiqi, University of Toronto
Ms Katie Ann Forfar, Queen’s University
Ms Meghan Cusack, University of Ottawa
Ms Stéphanie Morel, Laval University
Mr Gabriel Rebick, McGill University
Ms Dori Shiff, University of Montreal
Mr Raphaël Paris, University of Sherbrooke
Ms Jennifer Sinclair, Dalhousie University
Ms Colette Dawson, Memorial University of Newfoundland
These scholarships recognize outstanding Canadian medical students in their second-last undergraduate year of study, at each of Canada’s medical schools, who have demonstrated an interest in family medicine as a career. They are supported by donations from Scotiabank and CFPC members.
CFPC Medical Student Leadership Awards
Dr Lucinda Joy McQuarrie, University of British Columbia
Dr Allison E. Salter, University of Calgary
Dr Alicia Bong, University of Alberta
Dr Raenelle Nesbitt, University of Saskatchewan
Dr Karim Dharssi, University of Manitoba
Dr Sean R. Peterson, University of Western Ontario
Dr Melissa MacEwen, McMaster University
Dr Sara N. Cohen-Gelfand, University of Toronto
Dr Douglas Hall, Queen’s University
Dr Suzanne Bradwell, University of Ottawa
Dr Marie-Claire Lemay, Laval University
Dr Vanessa Berjat, McGill University
Dr Valérie Jodoin, University of Montreal
Dr Maryse Lavoie, University of Sherbrooke
Dr Alana Cormier, Dalhousie University
Dr Megan Hayes, Memorial University of Newfoundland.
These awards recognize exemplary Canadian medical students in their final undergraduate year of study at each of Canada’s medical schools who have demonstrated outstanding leadership potential and a commitment to a future career in family medicine. They are supported by donations from Scotiabank and CFPC members.
CANADIAN FAMILY PHYSICIAN AWARDS
Canadian Family Physician Best Original Research Article
Dr G. Richard Spooner, Edmonton, Alta with Dr Trustin Domes, Dr Odell Olson, Ms Olga Szafran, and Ms Cheryl Bilous
Acute myocardial infarction. Quality of care in rural Alberta. Can Fam Physician 2006;52:68–9. Available from: www.cfp.ca/cgi/reprint/52/1/68.
Recipients are recognized for original research judged to be the best of its genre published in Canadian Family Physician during the preceding year.
CONTINUING EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AWARDS
C. Robert Kemp Palliative Care Scholarships
Dr Lisa M. Bonang, Musquodoboit, NS
Dr Melissa Melnitzer, Toronto, Ont
These awards, presented in the name of Dr C. Robert Kemp, a Past President of the Ontario College of Family Physicians (1967 to 1968), support family physicians’ participation in palliative care programs. They are supported by the Kemp Family Stoney Creek Fund of the Hamilton Community Foundation.
Hollister King Rural Family Practice Scholarship
Dr Todd Young, Hornepayne, Ont
Awarded in memory of the late Dr Hollister King, CFPC President from 1977 to 1978 and former Chief of Family Practice at Women’s College Hospital in Toronto, Ont, this scholarship provides an opportunity for a practising family physician to attain or enhance special skills in delivery of rural medical care.
Janus Continuing Professional Development and Continuing Medical Education Scholarships
Dr Christine Bourbonnière, Ottawa, Ont
Dr Debra Butt, Scarborough, Ont
Dr Carol Critchley, Sydney, NS
Dr Lionel Marks de Chabris, Sudbury, Ont
Dr Adam Gavsie, Montreal, Que
Dr Gregory S. Hall, Cambridge, Ont
Dr Linda Lee, Kitchener, Ont
Dr Fan-Hsia Mang, Kingston, Ont
Dr Nandini Sathi, Toronto, Ont
Through these scholarships, the CFPC’s Janus Project supports family doctors to carry out continuing medical education activities related to meeting the changing needs of their patients and communities. These scholarships are supported by donations from Associated Medical Services Inc and Scotiabank.
CFPC Scholarships in Women’s Health
Dr Pascale Hudon, Longueuil, Que
Dr Jennifer Manklow and Dr Konia Trouton, Victoria, BC
Dr Leanne Nause, Morden, Man
Dr Innocent Okafor, Labrador City, Nfld
Dr Janice Pan, Winnipeg, Man
Dr Suzanne Roberts, St John’s, NB
Dr Cary Shafir, Guelph, Ont
Dr Timothy M. Wehner, Kenora, Ont
These scholarships are awarded to family physicians to support their continuing professional development activities related to women’s health. They are supported by the Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada’s Foundation for the Promotion of Reproductive and Sexual Health.
Geeta Gupta Equity and Diversity Award
Dr Lanice Jones, Calgary, Alta
This award is in honour of Dr Geeta Gupta, a family physician devoted to working with minority and ethnic communities, and recognizes an outstanding family physician who has shown leadership in caring for diverse patients or populations. This award is supported by the Ben Topor Family Foundation through the Jewish Community Foundation of Montreal.
CFPC’s Environmental Health Award and Nicole Bruinsma Award for Environmental Leadership
Dr Lynn Marshall, Oakville, Ont
These awards recognize a CFPC family physician member who has demonstrated leadership in the area of environmental health. The Nicole Bruinsma Award for Environmental Leadership is presented by the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment, in memory of the late Dr Nicole Bruinsma.
CFPC RESEARCH AWARDS AND GRANTS
Janus Research Grants
Dr Marcel Emond, Quebec, Que
Dr Anita Greig, Toronto, Ont
Dr Christina Korownyk, Edmonton, Alta
Dr Michael Malus, Montreal, Que
Dr Ieva Neimanis, Hamilton, Ont
Dr Ellen Rosenberg, Montreal, Que
Dr Marlene Wickman, Vancouver, BC
These grants support family physicians carrying out research projects to help meet the changing needs of their patients and communities. They are supported by Associated Medical Services Inc and Scotiabank.
D.M. Robb Research Grant
Dr Len Kelly, Sioux Lookout, Ont
This award honours the late Dr Douglas Robb, a Past President of the New Brunswick Chapter of the CFPC from 1979 to 1980. This award supports the research activities of a community-based family physician.
CFPC Outstanding Family Medicine Research Article
Dr Jacqueline E. Lewis, Calgary, Alta with Dr Leslie A. Nickell, Dr Lilian U. Thompson, Dr John P. Szalai, Dr Alex Kiss, and Dr John R. Hilditch
A randomized controlled trial of the effect of dietary soy and flaxseed muffins on quality of life and hot flashes during menopause. Menopause 2006;13(4):631–42.
This award recognizes the best research article published in a national or international journal during the preceding year that was based on family medicine research carried out by a CFPC member.
LIFE MEMBERS
Life membership is awarded to those 70 or older who have been CFPC members in good standing for at least 10 consecutive years immediately before the date of nomination. The names of Life Members for 2007 can be found at www.cfpc.ca/awards.
FELLOWSHIP
Fellowship in the College of Family Physicians of Canada (FCFP) is an honour the CFPC confers upon Certificant members who have maintained their membership and Certification for a minimum of 10 consecutive years, demonstrating their ongoing commitment to continuing professional development and lifelong learning. The names of CFPC Fellows for 2007 can be found at www.cfpc.ca/awards.