New: Department of Medicine Faculty Award for Humanism in Medicine
Preamble:
The Department of Medicine’s top priority is to ensure patients and their families, and their experiences, drive our work. The fundamental principles of "person-centeredness" are open communication, mutual respect, and emotional connection between physicians and their patients.
As an indication of our commitment to the principle of person-centered care, we are delighted to announce the establishment of a new departmental award for Humanism in Medicine. This new award aims to recognize faculty members who exemplify a deep and abiding commitment to humanism in health care. Humanism is understood to be an acknowledgment of other human beings as individuals with autonomy, unique backgrounds, values, and perspectives, and a commitment to address issues of inclusion, equity, and social justice.
Nomination:
Nominations are welcome from members of the Department of Medicine, undergraduate and post-graduate trainees, and allied health professionals. Self-nomination is not allowed.
Process:
A nomination packet must include the following:
- Letter of nomination. Must include the narrative of a specific incident or situation in which a profound commitment to humanistic values was demonstrated.
- Up to two letters of support that describe specific stories of the actions and qualities of the nominee consistent with the criteria. (Optional but strongly encouraged)
Eligibility:
Faculty members of the Department of Medicine
Deadline:
To celebrate the inaugural recipient of this award, the deadline for nominations will be March 31, 2018.
Please send all nominations to the DoM Chair at g.hawker@utoronto.ca.