A number of awards and prizes were presented at the recent Postgraduate Convocation on June 13, 2026. Congratulations to all of the recipients!
Living Our Values Award
The Living Our Values Award recognizes a Resident and a Faculty member who embody and create, through their words and actions, a positive, respectful, and inclusive learning and working environment.
Resident Award: Dr. Andrew Mazurek
Faculty Award - Kingston Campus: Dr. Jessica Trier
Faculty Award - Lakeridge Campus: Dr. Anojan Kathirkamanayagan
Valedictorian Award
The Postgraduate Medical Education Valedictorian Award recognizes exceptional academic achievements, leadership qualities, and contributions to the Queen's University and Hospital community. The recipient is a graduating a resident who is well-rounded, goes above and beyond, and exhibits all roles in the CanMEDS framework.
Recipient: Dr. Sarah Hammond
Dr. Sanjay Sharma Clinical Resident Award
The Dr. Sanjay Sharma Clinical Resident Award provides an award to a postgraduate resident who goes above and beyond the call of duty in providing outstanding patient care.
Recipient: Dr. Yaser Tawfeeq
Michael and Betty Dicketts Scholarship in Medicine
This scholarship is awarded on the basis of evaluations, and to residents who embody the characteristics of the CanMEDS roles (Medical Expert, Professional, Communicator, Collaborator, Manager, Scholar, Health Advocate).
Recipients:
Dr. Heather Nichol
Dr. Rachel Martin
Dr. Sarah Ryan
Dr. Laura Wells
Beatrice and Harold Cohen Prize in Medical Ethics
This price recognizes a postgraduate trainee who exhibits ethically appropriate attitudes and behaviours of the highest standards during residency.
Recipient: Dr. Keon Maleki-Yazdi