Dr. Eldon Smith, emeritus professor, Faculty of Medicine, received the Grant MacEwan Lifetime Achievement Award for his esteemed medical and academic career spanning more than 30 years. This award honours an individual who has made significant contributions and brought recognition to the community, and has improved the quality of life for citizens.

Three Faculty of Medicine members have been awarded the prestigious Killam Annual Professorship.

Drs. Bill Ghali, Susan Lees-Miller and Keith Sharkey are Killam Annual Professors who have demonstrated excellence in research and teaching for 10 years or more, while serving their academic discipline and their community outside the university. Recipients are nominated by the dean of their faculty and selected through peer review.

Dr. Cy  Frank will be one of five exceptional individuals to become a member of The Order of The University of Calgary during the 2013 May and June convocation ceremonies. Individuals who are recognized with The Order of The University of Calgary have a history of distinguished service to the university.

The British Transport Police (BTP) Area Commander has recently commended Dr. Ian Mitchell for his swift action during a train accident in Rannoch Moor, Scotland in August 2012. Mitchell, a professor in the Department of Paediatrics and Director of the Office of Medical Bioethics, was on the train when it struck two people as they attempted to cross the tracks.

Dr. Doug Mahoney is the first Canadian to receive the Young Investigator Award from the Alliance for Cancer Gene Therapy. The U.S. non-profit foundation supports research in cell- and gene-based therapies for the treatment of cancer.  Mahoney is a new recruit at the Alberta Children’s Hospital Research Institute, a medical research institute at the University of Calgary dedicated to health issues involving children and mothers. He moved to Calgary in July to establish a lab to study oncolytic viruses for the treatment of childhood cancers.

Since 2005, the Western Legacy Awards have recognized individuals and organizations for their outstanding contributions to the promotion of western values and preservation of western heritage within the community.

In celebration of the Calgary Stampede’s Centennial, the 2012 Western Legacy Awards honoured 100 Outstanding Albertans who have promoted western hospitality, pride of place, integrity and commitment to community. Four of the honourees have ties to the Faculty of Medicine: Dr. Abdul Rahman, Dr. Greg Powell, Dr. Robert Church and Mrs. Ann McCaig.

Faculty of Medicine graduate students Sachin Pendharkar and Braedon McDonald will be honoured with the prestigious Governor General’s Gold Medal and Chancellor’s Graduate Medal at the November 13th convocation ceremony with both the Governor General and the Chancellor in attendance.

“One of our roles as a research university is to create new knowledge and translate our discoveries into benefits for our communities and for society, and our nominees and award winners at ASTech 2012 are outstanding exemplars of this role,” says McCauley. “The research our faculty and students conduct at the University of Calgary has already changed the world and will continue to do so.”

Avenue Magazine’s Top 40 Under 40 is an annual selection of Calgary’s brightest and most active leaders under the age of 40. The University of Calgary alumni and campus connections to this year’s list are as strong as ever. The Faculty of Medicine extends our congratulations to the honourees from our faculty community.

Each year the Canadian Association of Gastroenterology (CAG) recognizes the outstanding teaching and research achievements of its members through the prestigious CAG Research and Education Awards. Three of the six award recipients for 2013 are from the University of Calgary’s Faculty of Medicine.

Three medicine faculty members are being recognized by the Killam Trust organization for their outstanding leadership contributions.

The Killam Research Leader Award, awarded to Dr. Cy Frank, is presented to an individual who has made outstanding contributions to research, is an acknowledged international leader, and has earned distinction for themselves and for the university.  The Killam Interdisciplinary Research Prize has been awarded to Dr. Richard Frayne and colleagues in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the development and leadership of interdisciplinary research collaborations. The Killam Award for Leadership in Teaching, awarded to Dr. Sylvain Coderre, recognizes outstanding contributions to leadership in university teaching.  Coderre is a professor in the Department of Medicine and a member of the Division of Gastroenterology. 

The AMA is honouring seven Faculty of Medicine members in recognition of their distinguished service, long-standing service and long-term membership.  Dr. Ian Lange and Dr. Eldon Smith have been awarded the AMA Medal for Distinguished Service for their outstanding personal contributions to the medical profession and to the people of Alberta, and for raising the standards of medical practice.  Dr. Chip Doig, Dr. Ron Garnett, Dr. David Hogan and Dr. Daniel McGowan have been awarded the AMA Long-Service Award, recognizing their contributions of knowledge, skill and time to the advancement of the profession. The distinction of Member Emeritus, which recognizes significant contributions to the medical profession, seniority and long-term membership with the AMA, has been awarded to Dr. J. Paul Ryan.

The American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH) has named Dr. Kevin Hildebrand as the 2012 recipient of the  Andrew J. Weiland Medal for Outstanding Research in Hand Surgery.  The medal is awarded annually to a mid-career researcher dedicated to advancing patient care in the field of hand surgery.  The medal recognizes and supports outstanding research in hand surgery in order to continue the vision of hand surgeon and researcher, Dr. Andrew Weiland.

The Canadian Academy of Health Sciences (CAHS) will induct three members of the Faculty of Medicine as Fellows this fall. Dr. Brenda Hemmelgarn, Dr. Todd Anderson and Dr. Subrata Ghosh will be inducted into the academy for their demonstration of leadership, creativity, distinctive competencies and a commitment to advance academic health science.  The CAHS recognizes individuals of great accomplishment and achievement in the academic health sciences in Canada. The academy provides timely, informed and unbiased assessments of urgent issues affecting the health of Canadians.

In recognition of his widespread research accomplishments and extensive contributions to Canadian intellectual life, David Proud, PhD, has been elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada. The fellowship is considered the highest honour that can be attained by scholars, artists and scientists in Canada.  

This is the second time in three years that a member of the University of Calgary’s Faculty of Medicine has received the award.

Faculty of Medicine graduate student Robin Walker was recently awarded the Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship (Vanier CGS) in recognition of her research and academic achievements. The scholarship was created to attract and retain world-class doctoral students and to establish Canada as a global centre of excellence in research and higher learning.

For the second consecutive year, a University of Calgary Faculty of Medicine student is the recipient of the Canadian Medical Association (CMA) Award for Young Leaders. Colin Casault, a third-year medical student is being recognized for his leadership in advancing medical student issues at various levels of government and his invaluable contributions to the development of student-run educational initiatives at the University of Calgary.

Since the inception of the 10,000 Citation Club award in 2010, six faculty members have been recognized for reaching this exceptional achievement. Jos Eggermont, PhD, is the latest addition to the prestigious list.

The Citation Classic award, also introduced in 2010, is similarly extraordinary. Created for faculty members who have had a single manuscript cited over 1,000 times, both Dr. Todd Anderson and Dr. George Wyse have achieved this milestone.

The office of Continuing Medical Education and Professional Development (CME and PD) at University of Calgary, led by  Jocelyn Lockyer, Claudio Violato and their partners at the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA), Dr.  Trevor Theman and Mr. John Swiniarski, has been selected to receive one of three 2012 Royal College Accredited CPD Provider Innovation Awards for the development of the Physician Achievement Review Program (PAR).

The Canadian Society of Immunology (CSI) has awarded Dr. Paul Kubes the Bernhard (Hardy) Cinader Award. The award is named in honor of Dr. Hardy Cinader, a member of a small group of immunologists generally credited for “founding” immunology in Canada in the 1960s.

Six members of the Faculty of Medicine were presented with the 'U Make a Difference' award at a formal reception on June 22nd. Joanne Anderson, Janice Elliot, Sue-Ann Facchini, Jennifer Logan, Peter Macklon and Jeannine Turnbull were recognized, alongside 16 of their university colleagues, for demonstrating excellence in one or more categories—leadership, student experience, teamwork and positive work environment—and for making the University of Calgary a great place to work and learn. (Photo Credit: Riley Brandt)

In 2012, as Queen Elizabeth II celebrates the 60th anniversary of her accession to the throne, many deserving Canadians will be recognized for their contributions to Canada.  Mayi Arcellana-Panlilio, PhD, is being recognized for her many years of community work with the Asian Heritage Foundation, whose vision is to create a society that is inclusive and reflective of all cultures.  Dr. Tom Noseworthy will be awarded the prestigious medal by virtue of his membership in the Order of Canada.

The Association of Faculties of Medicine of Canada (AFMC) along with its sponsor, Canada Health Infoway, has announced the award recipients for the CHEC-CESC Virtual Patient Challenge 2011. Carly Glasner, a family medicine resident, and her faculty advisor, Dr. David Topps, have won second prize for authoring “Poppy Gone: A Virtual Prenatal Patient.”

Graduating with a BHSc (Honours) in Biomedical Sciences, she will receive the President’s Award for Excellence in Student Leadership at the June 7 morning convocation ceremony.

Naweed Syed, PhD, professor and head of the Department of Cell Biology and Anatomy, was recently honoured by the Pakistan-Canada Association (PCA) with an award of excellence for his outstanding contributions to biomedical research. The PCA recognizes individuals or groups who make exceptional contributions to society in the field of voluntary, educational and professional work. 

Researcher Raylene Reimer’s work linking the impact a mother’s diet has on the future health of her children has earned her the Centrum Foundation New Scientist Award for Outstanding Research. The award recognizes a member of the Canadian Nutrition Society who has made an outstanding contribution to research in nutrition within the preceding five years and who received their last academic degree within the last 15 years.

Drs. Marcello Tonelli, Brenda Hemmelgarn and Braden Manns received the AHS President’s Excellence Award for Outstanding Achievements in Research for their research into chronic diseases which has yielded significant results for patients.

Faculty of Medicine student Aravind Ganesh will receive the award at the May 2012 convocation.

The Future Alumni Award was introduced in 2009 and Campbell says he’s hounoured to receive it. “Over the past three years, my experience at the university has been so positive, due largely to bright fellow students, supportive faculty, and generous alumni,” he says.” I am humbled to have been chosen to receive this award.”

Dr. Paul Beck, director of the University of Calgary’s Leaders in Medicine program and Snyder Institute member, has received the 2012 American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) Institute Council Immunology, Microbiology and IBD Section Research Mentor Award.

Dr. Yan Shi has been named this year’s recipient of the Canadian Society of Immunology’s (CSI) New Investigator Award.  The award is given to a member of CSI within 10 years of receiving their PhD who has demonstrated excellence or potential excellence in research.

Congratulations to the Faculty of Medicine internal award winners honoured at a special recognition ceremony March 7, 2012.

Dr. Richard Leigh has been named the 2012 recipient of the Thoracic Network of Alberta and NWT Award of Excellence. Leigh was chosen for exemplifying excellence in respiratory research and care, and the promotion of lung health in Alberta and the Northwest Territories.

Glen Armstrong, PhD, will share the Brockhouse Canada Prize for Interdisciplinary Research in Science and Engineering with colleagues from the University of Calgary and University of Alberta for their ground-breaking work in glycobiology that is leading to the development of more effective vaccines, drug therapies and techniques to combat antibiotic resistance.

Second-year medical student Rita Watterson has been named one of the Top 30 under 30 by the Alberta Council for Global Cooperation. Individuals from across Alberta and the global south were nominated for this prestigious yearly celebration of outstanding work within the Global Health field.

Congratulations to Dr. Lara Cooke and Carmen Frese for their respective 2011Canadian Association of Internes and Residents awards. Both were honoured at a special awards presentation during the CAIR Board of Directors' dinner on Saturday, February 11, 2012.

The 2011 winners of the Faculty of Medicine Student Award in Social Accountability are Aravind Ganesh and Dave Campbell for their work helping the homeless, marginalized and under-served of Calgary.  The two medical students, in collaboration with the Calgary Drop-In and Rehab Centre, designed, developed and implemented a mental health screening tool – a project that will form a database for scholars in Alberta and Canada to address the many issues of the homeless.  

Faculty, students & staff are invited to attend the 4th Annual Celebration of Excellence as the Faculty of Medicine pays tribute to dozens of its members at 12:00pm, February 15, 2012 in the HRIC atrium.  The lunchtime event, which honours all Faculty award recipients for 2011 will include both internal and external awards.

Dr. Suzette Cooke, director of the Office of Faculty Assessment and Development for the Faculty of Medicine has been selected as the recipient of the 2011 Mentor of the Year Award for Region 1 by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC). 

Dr. Stuart Ross has been awarded the Dr. Gerald S. Wong Service Award by the Canadian Diabetes Association in recognition of his significant contributions to the diabetes community. The award was established in 1994 to honour the memory of Dr. Gerald S. Wong, an advocate of the highest standard in diabetes care and education.

The MarCom’s are an international competition for marketing and communication professionals.

University of Calgary researchers were celebrated at the annual Alberta Science and Technology Leadership (ASTech) Foundation Awards Gala this weekend for their outstanding achievements and scientific innovations. The foundation presented five researchers, including Gerald Zamponi, Department Head, Physiology & Pharmacology, with awards for their ability to bring groundbreaking research and scientific discovery to their fields and make important contributions to society and the economy of Alberta.

Avenue Magazine’s Top 40 Under 40 is an annual selection of Calgary’s brightest and most active leaders under the age of 40. The University of Calgary’s Faculty of Medicine is excited to announce four of our faculty members made the 2011 list.

Two Faculty of Medicine residents are being honoured for research abstracts. Dr. Alexander Gregory, a resident in the Anaesthesia program at the Faculty of Medicine, has earned the 2011 Canadian Society for Clinical Investigation (CSCI) Award for Excellence in Resident Research.

Dr. Glenda MacQueen has been named the recipient of 2011 Douglas Utting Award, given to an individual, working in Canada, who has made a significant contribution to the study, understanding or treatment of depressive disorders.

Two members of the Faculty of Medicine have been elected into the prestigious Canadian Academy of Health Sciences (CAHS).  Dr. Samuel Wiebe and Dr. Chris Mody will be inducted into the Academy at the CAHS Annual General Meeting in Ottawa in September 2011.

The CAHS recognizes individuals of great accomplishment and achievement in the academic health sciences in Canada. The Academy provides timely, informed and unbiased assessments of urgent issues affecting the health of Canadians. The five inductees represent some of the Faculty of Medicine's finest leaders and researchers. 

The Canadian Association of Interns and Residents (CAIR) is honouring Dr. Keith Wycliffe-Jones as the recipient of the Dr. Derek Puddester Award for Resident Well Being.

Dr. Keith Wycliffe-JonesWycliffe-Jones, program director for the Department of Family Medicine, is humbled by the honour. “Receiving this award is a wake-up call to me, in taking on this position in family medicine, to recognize just how important resident health and well-being is to a successful and positive experience for all residents in our program.”

The University of Calgary Faculty of Medicine is proud to present Nobel laureate Dr. Andrew Fire as the featured speaker for the 2011 Drummond Memorial Lecture. 

The Faculty of Medicine and Alberta Health Services Calgary Zone are very pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Subrata Ghosh as Zone Clinical Department Head and Faculty Department Head for the Department of Medicine. The appointment is effective January 15, 2011.

At the 2010 Annual General Meeting in September, the Alberta Medical Association (AMA) honoured several of their members, including six members of the Faculty of Medicine.

Avenue magazine’s Top 40 Under 40 is an annual selection of Calgary’s brightest and most active leaders under the age of 40.

The University of Calgary’s Faculty of Medicine is excited to announce three of our faculty members made the 2010 list. 
 

Dr. Eldon Shaffer, professor of Medicine in the Division of Gastroenterology at the University of Calgary has been recognized for his outstanding educational contributions by being chosen as the recipient the 2011 Canadian Association of Gastroenterology (CAG) Education Excellence Award.

Shaffer, who has held positions at the University of Calgary including division head (Gastroenterology) and associate dean (Clinical Affairs), is honoured yet humbled by the acknowledgement.  “CAG represents many fine, very-well trained specialists as consultants, educators and scientists.  The recognition also extends to gastroenterology here at the University, where our division and the GI Research Group have attained international prominence.”

I am pleased to announce Jordanna Heller has accepted the position of Director, Communications & Media Relations beginning October 1, 2010. 

Jordanna has been the Acting Director since July 9 and prior to that she was manager of media relations for the Faculty.  She started her media relations role in April 2008 and was responsible for enhancing the Faculty's national and international profile.

The University of Calgary has added four new Killam Trust programs, which are designed to include a broader scope of research as well as offering more potential awards and prizes for UCalgary researchers.  Dr. Cy Frank, Dr. Nigel Shrive and Dr. Greg Cairncross are the first recipients of two of the inaugural Killam Trust Research awards for 2010.

Dr. David Hogan, the Brenda Strafford Foundation Chair in Geriatric Medicine at University of Calgary, has won the 2010 Prix d'Excellence of the Year from the Royal College of Physician and Surgeons of Canada on the recommendation of the Advisory Committee for Region 1 (British Columbia, Alberta, Northwest Territories, Yukon).

The Prix d'Excellence recognizes members of the College with outstanding qualities who have made significant contributions as a medical educator or provided outstanding service to their community and to the Royal College over a long period of time. One or two of these awards are granted in each of the Regions of the College on an annual basis.

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