Dec 1, 2016

Appointments & Awards: Nov. 2016

Rheumatology, Medical Oncology, Education, Research, Endocrinology & Metabolism, Geriatric Medicine
Awards

Awards

American College of Rheumatology

Claire Bombardier, Distinguished Clinician Scholar Award
The Distinguished Clinician Scholar Award is awarded to a rheumatologist who has made outstanding contributions in clinical medicine, clinical scholarship, or education.

Canadian Diabetes Association

Lawrence A. Leiter, Lifetime Achievement Award for Research Excellence 

Canadian Society of Endocrinology and Metabolism

Lawrence A. Leiter, Robert Volpe Distinguished Service Award

The Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care and Ontario Medical Association

Simone Vigod, Innovation Fund Award in the Mental Health and Geriatric Care category
Awarded at the Innovation Fund Showcase on Nov. 17, 2016, Dr. Vigod received the award for her tool to identify psychiatric inpatients at risk for early rehospitalisation, called READMIT.

OncLive

Frances A. Shepherd, Giant of Cancer Care Award - Lung Cancer
The Giants of Cancer Care campaign celebrates the achievements of leading physicians and researchers who have devoted their time, talent and resources to improving care for patients and their families affected by cancer. Recipients of the award demonstrate the qualities that distinguish them from others: unlimited selflessness, compassion for their patients and a desire to understand and develop life-changing treatments against a disease that affects so many.

Women's College Hospital Education Committee

Talia Zenlea, 2016 New Teacher/Educator Award