Sister Elizabeth Davis is the Congregational Leader of the Sisters of Mercy Generalate in St. John’s, Newfoundland. She earned her education at Memorial University of Newfoundland and continued to do her Master’s Degree in Theology at Notre Dame and a Master’s of Health Science Administration at the University of Toronto. After teaching high school for […]
Dr. William Hogg completed a MSc in experimental medicine (Department of Physiology) while completing his MD CM at McGill University. In 1975 he received his CCFP following a residency in family medicine at Western University. In 1993, Dr Hogg completed the Masters of Clinical Science Graduate Studies Program at Western University. Dr. Hogg’s research program […]
Dr. Ross Upshur is a long-time outstanding scholar in many domains, including primary care, bioethics, and global health. Prior to receiving his medical degree from McMaster University in 1986, he received BA (Hons.) and MA degrees in philosophy. After seven years of rural primary care practice, he completed his MSc in epidemiology and fellowship training […]
This award honours a CFPC family physician member identified as an outstanding advocate and public spokesperson for family medicine, family physicians, and their patients. A graduate of Laval University, Dr. Dominique Deschênes received her Certification in Family Medicine in 2005. She began her career on the North Shore, Quebec, treating an extremely diverse and vulnerable […]
Dr. Nancy Fowler graduated from McMaster University medical school in 1985. She completed a residency in family medicine where she developed an interest in refugee medicine. Following residency, Nancy combined locums with international health work in El Salvador. In 1988 she settled into a long-term position as junior faculty in McMaster’s teaching unit at the […]
Dr. Turnbull, Chief of Staff at the Ottawa Hospital, received his medical degree at Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario, and his specialty certification in Internal Medicine through the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada in 1982. Dr. Turnbull was the Vice-Dean of Medical Education at the University of Ottawa from 1996 to 2001, […]
A prominent family physician, Dr Margaret Churcher is recognized for her unwavering commitment to patient-centred care, as well as for her special interest in asthma, pulmonary care, cancer, and mental health management. After receiving her medical degree from Queen’s University in 1979, Dr Churcher traveled to Dunedin, New Zealand, and worked as a first-year house […]
Active in family medicine education and training of medical students and residents, Dr Tom Smith-Windsor is acknowledged for his dedication and perseverance to providing exceptional health care in rural Saskatchewan. After beginning his career as a biologist, Dr Smith-Windsor realized that his calling was in family medicine. He obtained his medical degree from the University […]
Dr Michel Bruneau was nominated by his colleagues for his commitment and compassion as an outstanding family doctor and, specifically, for his focused care for cancer patients. For the past five years, he has provided exemplary patient care in the community of Lac du Bonnet, Manitoba. Dr Bruneau received his medical degree from the University […]
A pillar in his community, an innovator in rural family medicine, and an integral partner in establishing a family health team in Fort Frances, Ontario, Dr Robert Algie is recognized for his dedication to and advocacy for rural health care. After graduating from Queen’s University in 1980, Dr Algie completed a rotating internship with the […]
