Awards & Recognition

Canadian Family Physician Best Original Research Article Award

2012: Awarded to Dr. Michelle Greiver by The College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) and their Research and Education Foundation (REF) for her article “Implementation of electronic medical records: effect on the provision of preventive services in a pay-for-performance environment”. This award is given for a scientific article published in 2011 in Canadian Family Physician (CFP) resulting from a research project developed, financed, and completed by the authors.

Labelle Lectureship in Health Services Research

2012: Awarded to Dr. Irfan Dhalla who spoke on "The virtual ward and other policy-relevant trials in healthcare".

Each year, the Labelle lectureship is awarded to a young investigator from any country who is engaged in multi-disciplinary health services research; is challenging existing methods or accepted ideas in health services and who will deliver a high-quality lecture that will appeal to an audience of broad interests.

Special Achievement Award

2012: Awarded to Dr. Catherine Birken by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) in recognition of exceptional work in the Ontario chapter of the AAP.

CIHR Applied Chair in Child Health Policy and Services Research – Research Chair

2012 – 2017: Awarded to Dr. Joel Ray. Visit the CIHR website for more information.

Canadian Society for Clinical Investigation Joe Doupe Award

2012: Awarded to Dr. Philip Awadalla. The award recognize excellence in research training in the initial stages of independent investigation. The award is named in honour of Dr. Joe Doupe, for 18 years Professor and Head of Physiology at the University of Manitoba.

National Aboriginal Achievement Indspire Award

2012: Awarded to Dr. Janet Smylie in the field of health. The awards recognize Indigenous professionals and youth who demonstrate outstanding career achievement.

CIHR New Investigator Award

2012-2014: Awarded to Dr. Irfan Dhalla for "A virtual ward to reduce readmissions after hospital discharge."

CIHR New Investigator Award

2012-2017: Awarded to Dr. Geoffrey Nguyen for "Clinical management and long-term outcomes of venous thromboembolism in inflammatory bowel disease: a population-based assesment."