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Dr. Marc Goldstein

Marc Goldstein Fellowship Award For Clinical Excellence

Dr. Marc Goldstein was on staff at St. Michael’s Hospital for 47 years and during this time he exemplified the professionalism and care that we wish for all of our trainees. He was the first to start a kidney care clinic to provide a multi-disciplinary team approach to patients with advanced kidney disease. This model has become the standard of care across Canada and internationally. One of his most important clinical contributions was an in-center nocturnal dialysis program that allowed an immediate increase in hospital dialysis capacity of 25%, and improved the quality of life for patients. The most distinguishing characteristic of Dr. Goldstein is his desire to always strive to find a better way to provide care and improve the quality of life for patients on chronic hemodialysis.

The Marc Goldstein Fellowship Award for Clinical Excellence recognizes one MOH and one Non-MOH fellow who have demonstrated sustained excellence as a clinician during their training. The award, consisting of a monetary sum of $250, is presented at our Annual Division Research Day.

Eligibility:

  • MOH and Non-MOH Fellows currently enrolled in the program
  • Self-nomination is not allowed

Prior Award Winners:

  • 2023: Dr. Declan Lu MOH Fellow & Dr. Anjana Gopal Clinical Fellow
  • 2022: Dr. Ayodele Odutayo MOH Fellow & Dr. Nikhil Bhasin Clinical Fellow
  • 2021: Dr. Rehab Albakr MOH Fellow & Dr. Mohammad Azfar Qureshi Clinical Fellow
  • 2020: Dr. Nicola Matthews and Dr. Kevin Yau MOH Fellows & Dr. Jason Lee Clinical Fellow
  • 2019: Dr. Tushar Malavade MOH Fellow & Dr. Mohamed Elbokl Clinical Fellow
  • 2018: Dr. Bourne Auguste MOH Fellow & Dr. Ihab Khierelseed Clinical Fellow
  • 2017: Dr. Mohit Mathur Renal Fellow
  • 2016: Dr. Ernest Chiu MOH Fellow & Dr. Alon Antebi Clinical Fellow
  • 2015: Dr. Amit Kaushal MOH Fellow & Dr. Sachin Kodgrie Renal Fellow

The award is open to all MOH and Non-MOH fellows within the Division of Nephrology. This prestigious award is given in recognition for excellence as a Clinician and is the recipient is nominated by the division faculty and peers. Previous winners of the award are not eligible for re-nomination.

Dr. Mitchell Halperin

Mitch Halperin Faculty Award For Excellence In Teaching

Dr. Mitchell Halperin was on staff at St. Michael’s Hospital for over 50 years. He was a clinician, researcher and educator whose contributions have advanced our understanding of renal physiology and metabolism. He is renowned for establishing an innovative approach to teaching metabolic and electrolyte disorders that demystifies this intricate area of medicine for practitioners in a range of specialties. This revered mentor has trained many of today’s leading nephrologists in his lab at St. Michael’s Hospital. In 2019, Dr. Halperin was named a Member of the Order of Canada for his “renowned leadership within the field of nephrology”.  

The Mitch Halperin Faculty Award for Excellence in Teaching recognizes a Nephrology Faculty member that exemplifies sustained excellence in teaching. This is a Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, University of Toronto award that recognizes excellence in Teaching. This prestigious award is given in recognition of excellence in teaching and is nominated by the trainees. The award of $250, is presented at our Annual Division Research Day.

Eligibility:

  • Full and part-time faculty members within the Division of Nephrology

Prior Award Winners:

  • 2023: Dr. Kamel Kamel
  • 2021: Dr. Joanne Bargman
  • 2021: Dr. Ron Wald
  • 2020: Dr. Ali Ibrahim
  • 2019: Dr. Alireza Zahirieh
  • 2018: Dr. Jordan Weinstein
  • 2017: Dr. Kamel Kamel
  • 2016: Dr. Martin Schreiber
  • 2015: Dr. Kamel Kamel

The award is open to all full and part-time faculty members within the Division of Nephrology. Previous winners of the award are not eligible for re-nomination for a period of 3 years.

Dr. Joanne Bargman

Joanne Bargman Faculty Award for Mentorship

Dr. Joanne Bargman started her academic career at Stanford University and then University of Toronto, where she has remained since 1986. Her commitment to teach and mentor has never subsided over the 40 years in nephrology. Dr. Bargman is very supportive of junior faculty and their career development. She has recently sponsored and mentored a number of faculty in peritoneal dialysis in Toronto who have gone on to successful careers in nephrology and are key teachers, clinicians and researchers. She is always curious, asking critical questions and challenges her peers to be better physicians.

The Joanne Bargman Faculty Award for Mentorship recognizes a Nephrology Faculty member that exemplifies sustained excellence in mentorship. The award, consisting of a monetary sum of $250, is presented at our Annual Division Research Day.

Prior Award Winners:

  • 2023: Dr. Heather Reich
  • 2022: Dr. Alireza Zahirieh
  • 2021: Dr. Christopher Chan
  • 2020: Dr. Gemini Tanna

The award is open to all full and part-time faculty members within the Division of Nephrology. This prestigious award is given in recognition of excellence in teaching and is nominated by the faculty. Winners of the award are not eligible for re-nomination for a period of 3 years.