A number of awards and prizes were presented at the recent Postgraduate Convocation on June 12, 2026. Congratulations to all of the recipients!
Living Our Values Award
The Living Our Values Award is an honor that recognizes a Resident and a Faculty member who embodies and creates, through their words and actions, a positive, respectful, and inclusive learning and working environment.
Living Our Values Resident Award 2026 – Kingston Campus: Dr. Young Soo Lee
Living Our Values Faculty Award 2026 – Kingston Campus: Dr. Eva Purkey
Living Our Values Faculty Award 2026 – Lakeridge Campus: Dr. Lee Joel Pariag
Valedictorian Award
The Postgraduate Medical Education Valedictorian Award is an honor that recognizes exceptional academic achievements, leadership qualities, and contributions to the Queen's University and Hospital community. The recipient of this award should be a resident who is graduating this calendar year, is well-rounded, goes above and beyond, and exhibits all roles in the CanMEDS framework.
Recipient: Dr. Michael Tavolieri
Dr. Sanjay Sharma Clinical Resident Award
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.
Recipients:
Dr. Kyle Comishen
Dr. Heather Derocher
Beatrice and Harold Cohen Prize in Medical Ethics
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.
Recipient: Dr. Seung Won Choi
Michael and Betty Dicketts Scholarship in Medicine
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).
Recipients:
Dr. Jillian Macklin
Dr. Maread (Molly) Carter
Dr. Michael Tavolieri
Dr. Manveer Bal