The Henry Albert Beatty Fellowship is a one year salary award for Postgraduate Medical Education (PGME) residents applying to the Clinician Investigator Program (CIP) in order to obtain a graduate degree while enrolled in a residency training program at Queen’s University. <br>Application for the Henry Albert Beatty Fellowship is a two-stage process. First, a letter to the Director of the CIP must be received at thetime of the actual CIP application to the PGME office requesting they be considered for the Henry Albert Beatty Fellowship. Second, evidence of acceptance into a graduate degree program from the School of Graduate Studies must be provided to the Director of the CIP once it is received. <br>Deadline to apply: November 30

The Cecil Reid Patience Fellowship is a one year salary award for Postgraduate Medical Education (PGME) residents applying to the Clinician Investigator Program (CIP) in order to obtain a graduate degree while enrolled in a residency training program at Queen’s University.
Application for the Cecil Reid Patience Fellowship is a two-stage process. First, a letter to the Director of the CIP must be received at thetime of the actual CIP application to the PGME office requesting they be considered for the Cecil Reid Patience Fellowship. Second, evidence of acceptance into a graduate degree program from the School of Graduate Studies must be provided to the Director of the CIP once it is received.
Deadline to apply: November 30

The Dr. Katherine M. Detre Award was established by a bequest from the estate of Dr. Detre who received her medical degree from Queen's in 1952 after arriving in Canada from Hungary. She went on to become a distinguished professor of Epidemiology and is remembered for her extraordinary warmth and spirit.
This award is given annually to an International Medical Graduate in a residency program at Queen's University to support further training. The award will be granted on the basis of financial need.
Process: Please complete the online application form
Application Deadline: January 31
Award Value: Variable

The William E. O'Hara postgraduate bursary was established in 2002 by a bequest from the estate of William E. O'Hara, MD. 1946, and awarded on the basis of financial need to residents registered in a postgraduate medical education program in the School of Medicine in the Faculty of Health Sciences at Queen's University.
Process: Please complete the online application form
Deadline: January 31
Value: variable.

The PARO Trust Fund's Resident Teaching Award has been established as an annual award to honour one resident in each Ontario medical school. The recipient of the award will be a resident who provides outstanding clinical teaching experiences to junior house staff and clinical clerks. Each university has developed a method best suited to their environment in order to solicit nominations and make a selection.

Nomination Criteria
The resident displays outstanding commitment to teaching and education of the junior house staff and clinical clerks. The resident demonstrates the realization that teachers and students are partners in the learning environment in healthcare thereby always treating all learners and colleagues with respect. The resident demonstrates a welcoming receptivity to students' questions. The resident displays a genuine interest in students' personal development and well-being. The resident is capable of conveying information clearly and in an organized fashion.

Eligibility Criteria
The resident must be a full time resident in a College of Family Physicians of Canada or Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada educational program at Queen's University.

Nomination Process
Nominations must be made by a minimum of two persons. Those who nominate a resident may be faculty, resident colleagues or medical students. Nominations are made by submission of a letter of nomination to the Associate Dean, Postgraduate Medical Education. Supporting materials should include a list of teaching responsibilities held by the resident and examples of positive statements/evaluations indicating teaching success.

The PARO Trust Fund's Resident Teaching Award is presented at an annual celebration in Toronto. The award recipient and his/her guest are invited to attend and provided accommodation to stay in Toronto. The award of $1000.00 is received at the PARO Clinical Teaching Awards banquet which is traditionally held in May of each year.

Established by Michael and Betty Dicketts and awarded to residents registered in a postgraduate medical education program in the School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences. Awarded on the basis of the resident’s ITERS (evaluations) and to residents that embody the characteristics of the CanMEDS roles (Medical Expert, Professional, Communicator, Collaborator, Manager, Scholar, Health Advocate).

Selection will be made by the Postgraduate Medical Education Awards Committee in the School of Medicine, based on nominations from the Program Director and the Residency Program Committee.

Value: Variable

The Associate Dean, Postgraduate Medical Education will notify the Award Recipient and their Program Director in March of each year.

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Establishment of Award

The Ron Wigle Mentorship Award was established in the School of Medicine at Queen’s University to honour Dr. Ronald Wigle in recognition of his role as outstanding mentor and the professional values he epitomized throughout his career.

Purpose of Award

Dr. Wigle was committed to promoting the success of others to the ultimate benefit of the medical community at large. Throughout his exemplary career at Queen's University, numerous faculty, undergraduate and graduate students flourished through his wise guidance and encouraging leadership. This award, named in his honour, will help to perpetuate these important virtues by recognizing those who embody them.

Award Guidelines

This award will be presented consistent with the following guidelines:

1.  The award will be available for one Faculty Member each year within the School of Medicine at Queen’s University who demonstrates the highest standard of achievement in mentorship of others. The nominee will be identified as a role model for colleagues and learners and as one who exhibits qualities in keeping with the values of professionalism.
2.  Any faculty member, resident or medical student in the School of Medicine can make a nomination. Alternatively, a group may submit a joint nomination. Nominations should consist of a completed copy of the attached nomination form and a detailed letter outlining the reasons for the nomination. A resume of the nominee is not needed nor will it be considered as any part of a nomination.
3. Nominations are to be submitted annually to the Vice-Dean Education. Selection will be made by a committee appointed by the Vice-Dean Education. The Vice-Dean Education will Chair this selection committee to be comprised of the Associate Dean Postgraduate Medical Education (PGME), or designate; the Associate Dean Undergraduate Medical Education (UGME), or designate; the Director of UGME Student Affairs; a PGME Program Director; a Resident and a representative from the Aesculapian Society.
4. All nominees will receive a letter informing them of their nomination.
5. This award will be presented to the recipient at the Dean’s annual Faculty of Health Sciences Reception in June. The award recipient will receive a certificate of recognition and up to $2000.00 towards the cost of participation at an educational meeting of their choosing.

The Dr. Sanjay Sharma Clinical Resident Award was established in May 2014.

Purpose

The Dr. Sanjay Sharma Clinical Resident Award was established  to provide an award to a postgraduate resident for "going above and beyond  the call of duty" in providing  outstanding patient care.

Fund  Guidelines

• The Award will be awarded to postgraduate residents at Queen's University for "going above and beyond the call of duty" in providing outstanding patient care.
• A notice of the Award will be posted on the Postgraduate Medical Education (PGME) website with a link to the nomination form which can be completed at any time throughout the year (deadline at the end of May).
• A notice of the Award and a call for nominations will also be given in early May with submissions going to the PGME office.
• Selection of award recipients will be made by a committee which may include, but not be limited to: PGME Associate Dean (Chair) Vice Dean, Education, Family of Medicine Program Director (or delegate),  (1)Specialty Program Director, (1) Hospital Representative (from either KGH, HDH, PC or Lakeridge),  PARO Representative, and Medical Student Representative

The Associate Dean, Postgraduate Medical Education will notify the Award Recipient and their Program Director in June of each year.

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This prize of $1,000 will be awarded annually for the best resident research project conducted during a RCPSC/CFPC training program at each Canadian medical school.  Funding to support this initiative is provided by the Canadian Society for Clinical Investigation and the Canadian Institutes of Health Research.  

Applications for the CSCI/CIHR Resident Research Prize should include the following:

1. A letter of nomination signed by the Program Director

2. A letter from the staff person involved in the research, confirming that the work was indeed completed by the resident

3. A ONE page abstract (maximum 500 words) describing the research undertaken

4. An up to date Curriculum Vitae

Applications must be submitted to the PGME Office (pgme@queensu.ca) and NOT CSCI directly. Please submit your application in .pdf format with all pages compiled into one document.

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Purpose:

The Beatrice and Harold Cohen Prize in Medical Ethics was established in 2002 to recognize a postgraduate trainee who exhibits ethically appropriate attitudes and behaviours of the highest standards during his/her residency program.

Fund Guidelines:

• Awarded to a postgraduate trainee who demonstrates ethically appropriate attitudes and behaviours of the highest standards during his/her residency program.
• Awarded in the final year of the residency program.
• A notice of the Award will be posted on the Postgraduate Medical Education (PGME) website with the nomination form which can be completed at any time throughout the year (deadline at the end of May).
• A notice of the award and and a call for nominations will also be given in early May with submissions going to the PGME office. The notice will be distributed to all faculty and residents with a deadline for nominations at the end of May.
• Selection of award recipients will be made by a committee which may include, but not limited to:
  • PGME Associate Dean (Chair)
  • Vice Dean, Education
  • CFPC Program Director (or Delegate)
  • RCPSC Program Director
  • PARO Representative.

Committee membership shall be subject to change.

This prize will only be given in years where is a suitable candidate.

Value: to be determined annually based on the endowment payout.

The Associate Dean, Postgraduate Medical Education will notify the Award Recipient and their Program Director in June of each year.

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