Each year medical students and residents choose academic and clinical faculty members in the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology who deserve special recognition for their contribution to medical education.
The following people were honoured with teaching awards in 2011:
Faculty Awards
Dr. Alex Schepansky - National Faculty Award for Excellence in Resident Education (Council on Resident Education in Obstetrics and Gynecology)
Dr. Terry Unger- Excellence in Clinical Resident Education (Richard Day Award)
Dr. Heather Robinson - Excellence in Resident Education - Mentoring (Nan Okun Award)
Dr. Jonathan Tankel - Royal Alexandra Hospital Teacher of the Year
Dr. Jonathan Tankel - University of Alberta recipient of the Carl Nimrod Educator Award, given by the Association of Academic Professionals in Obstetrics & Gynecology, (APOG) for outstanding educational achievement.
Dr. Tom Gleason - Misericordia Hospital Teacher of the Year
Dr. James Boulton - Grey Nuns Hospital Teacher of the Year
Dr. Florence Tam - Sturgeon Hospital Teacher of the Year
Resident Awards
A number of teaching awards are also given to senior residents in obstetrics & gynecology. The 2011 recipients are:
Dr. Graeme Brassard - Resident Teacher of the Year
Dr. Sheila Caddy - James Crookes Surgical Award
Dr. Sheila Caddy - Special Excellence in Endoscopic Procedure Award
Teaching awards are announced during the department's annual Research Day. Please visit the Research Day archive for winners in previous years.