Dr. James Goertzen is the 2013 recipient of the Ian McWhinney Family Medicine Education Award. This award recognizes an outstanding teacher of family medicine deemed by their peers to have made a unique and innovative contribution that has had a significant national impact on the development of family medicine education in Canada. Dr. Goertzen has […]
Former National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo is the 2013 recipient of the CFPC Scotiabank Family Medicine Lectureship Award. This award recognizes an outstanding Canadian or international figure who has contributed significantly to issues related to the health and well-being of people in Canada and/or around the world. Chief Atleo began his career as a facilitator, […]
Dr Roger Thomas is the 2013 recipient of the Lifetime Achievement in Family Medicine Research Award. This award honours individuals who were our trailblazers and leaders in family medicine research, and who made a significant career contribution to family medicine research during their active career years. Dr Thomas obtained his medical degree and interned at […]
Dr Anthony Valentine is the 2013 recipient of the Lifetime Achievement in Family Medicine Research Award. This award honours individuals who were our trailblazers and leaders in family medicine research, and who made a significant career contribution to family medicine research during their active career years. Educated in London, England, Dr Valentine practised in Great […]
Dr. Paul Humphries is the 2013 recipient of the Jean-Pierre Despins Award. This award recognizes a CFPC family physician member who is an outstanding advocate and public spokesperson for family medicine, family physicians, and patients. Dr. Paul Humphries received his medical degree in 1977 from McMaster University in Hamilton. In 1979 he received Certification in […]
David Johnston is the 2013 recipient of the Honorary Membership Award. This award recognizes individuals who are not family physicians in Canada, but who have made outstanding contributions to the CFPC, the discipline of family medicine, the health system, or the health and well-being of the population in Canada or abroad. David Johnston was born […]
