HONOURING AND INSPIRING A NEW GENERATION OF HEALTH LEADERS AND INNOVATORS
LONDON, ON – The Canadian Medical Hall of Fame (CMHF) Award recognizes medical students with an established track record of community leadership and superior communication skills who have demonstrated interest in advancing knowledge. 17 Canadian medical students have been selected to receive this award. This new generation of health leaders and innovators receive a cash prize of $5,000 and a travel subsidy to attend the 2025 Canadian Medical Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in Hamilton, Ontario, where they will have the opportunity to network with the new CMHF Laureates.
The CMHF partners with Canada’s medical schools, as well as other donors to recognize young leaders who exemplify qualities of the CMHF Laureates: perseverance, collaboration and entrepreneurial spirit. The CMHF Award for Medical Students is sponsored by the Canadian Medical Association (CMA), MD Financial Management Inc. (MD), and Scotiabank. Together, the CMA, MD and Scotiabank are firmly committed to supporting the medical profession and advancing health in Canada. As proof of this commitment, in collaboration with the CMA and MD, Scotiabank is investing $115 million to support physicians and the communities they serve across Canada.
"We are proud to recognize and support the next generation of physicians in Canada,” said Dr. Joss Reimer and Dr. Kathleen Ross, presidents of the Canadian Medical Association. “Their leadership and dedication to their communities is inspiring and will serve them well in future years as they care for patients. We are grateful for their passion and look forward to welcoming them to their future roles in medicine.”
“MD and Scotiabank are honoured to sponsor the CMHF Awards which recognize inspiring future medical leaders in medical schools across the country,” said MD Financial Management CEO, Pamela Allen. “Through their passion for learning and strong leadership skills, these award winners demonstrate their commitment to making an impact in their communities. I wish each of them the best in their future endeavours.”
Each of Canada’s faculties of medicine and health sciences facilitated the review of applicants and recommended one award recipient. Three letters of support are required including a non-academic community reference describing their community impact, along with a 1,000-word essay describing why they should be considered for the Award and articulating the qualities of a CMHF Laureate who inspires them most.
Recipient bios, photos and quotes available: cdnmedhall.ca/2024cmhfaward
For additional information, please contact:
Daria Destanli, Communications Manager
Canadian Medical Hall of Fame
226.559.0544 ddestanli@cdnmedhall.ca
2024 CMHF AWARD RECIPIENTS
| MARIAM EJI-LASISI The University of British Columbia Faculty of Medicine CANADIAN MEDICAL HALL OF FAME AWARD |
COREY FLETCHER Faculty of Health Sciences, Queen's University CANADIAN MEDICAL HALL OF FAME AWARD |
| SAFAA BASHIR University of Alberta Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry CANADIAN MEDICAL HALL OF FAME AWARD |
KATELYN WANG University of Ottawa Faculty of Medicine CANADIAN MEDICAL HALL OF FAME AWARD |
| CHATEN JESSEL Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary CANADIAN MEDICAL HALL OF FAME AWARD |
MARK SORIN McGill University Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences CANADIAN MEDICAL HALL OF FAME AWARD |
| NATISHA THAKKAR Dr. Calvin R. Stiller College of Medicine, University of Saskatchewan CANADIAN MEDICAL HALL OF FAME AWARD |
MAXINE JOLY-CHEVRIER Université de Montréal, Faculté de médecine CANADIAN MEDICAL HALL OF FAME AWARD |
| TOOBA RAZI Max Rady College of Medicine, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Manitoba CANADIAN MEDICAL HALL OF FAME AWARD |
NATASHA SALAME Faculté de médecine et des sciences de la santé Université de Sherbrooke CANADIAN MEDICAL HALL OF FAME AWARD |
| EMMA HARLAND NOSM University CANADIAN MEDICAL HALL OF FAME AWARD |
NIKOL KULESHOV Prof. Michel G. Bergeron Université Laval, Faculté de médecine CANADIAN MEDICAL HALL OF FAME AWARD |
| IMAN M’HIRI Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry Western University CANADIAN MEDICAL HALL OF FAME AWARD |
MADELINE POWER Faculty of Medicine, Dalhousie University CANADIAN MEDICAL HALL OF FAME AWARD |
| HARGUN KAUR McMaster University Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine CANADIAN MEDICAL HALL OF FAME AWARD |
PARSA ABDI Faculty of Medicine Memorial University of Newfoundland CANADIAN MEDIAL HALL OF FAME AWARD |
| MATTHAEUS WARE Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto CANADIAN MEDICAL HALL OF FAME AWARD |
ABOUT THE CANADIAN MEDICAL HALL OF FAME
The Canadian Medical Hall of Fame (CMHF) celebrates Canadian changemakers whose work advances health in Canada and the world. We foster future generations of health professionals through the delivery of local and national youth education programs and awards. This enduring tribute to our country’s rich medical history is showcased on our virtual hall online at www.cdnmedhall.ca and in an exhibit hall in London, ON.
About the CMHF
The Canadian Medical Hall of Fame (CMHF) celebrates Canadian heroes whose work advances health in Canada and the world, fostering future generations of health professionals through the delivery of local and national youth education programs and awards.
This enduring tribute to our country’s rich medical history is showcased here and in our physical exhibit hall in London, ON
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