Celebrating our 2026 Resident Award winners
The Department of Medicine has recognized several outstanding residents for their contributions to education, research, mentorship, and patient care with Resident Awards. Congratulations to all of our award winners!
These recipients will be celebrated at the DoM's Graduation celebration on June 15, 2026.
Outstanding Research Trainee Award
Muneeb Ahmed, PGY3 Internal Medicine
"My research during residency has been shaped by mentors and collaborators who gave their time and feedback. I hope to carry forward the same patience and rigour in my own work, and in supporting others."
Outstanding Research Trainee Award
Ronald Chow, PGY1 Internal Medicine
"I am deeply honoured to receive the Outstanding Research Trainee Award. This recognition reflects the mentorship, collaboration, and generosity of an exceptional community of students, residents, fellows, staff, and international colleagues whose support has shaped both my work and my development as a researcher. I am especially grateful to the mentors and collaborators who have challenged, guided, and inspired me throughout this journey, and I share this award with all of them. It is a privilege to contribute to research that advances clinical practice and patient care alongside such remarkable teams."
Award for Excellence in Mentorship
Liv Cento, PGY3 Internal Medicine
"I am honoured to be recognized with this award, as mentorship has been one of the most meaningful parts of my residency experience."
Resident Teacher of the Year Award
Muneeb Ahmed, PGY3 Internal Medicine
"I am grateful to the students, residents, staff, and patients who have taught me how to teach. The best teaching I received was clear, practical, and kind. I will keep trying to pass that on."
Emerging Clinician Award
Michael Elfassy, PGY6 Adult Cardiology
"Throughout residency, I’ve been surrounded by mentors and colleagues whose clinical skill, judgment, and humility set a standard I’ve constantly tried to learn from and live up to. Caring for patients during some of their most difficult moments has given those qualities an even deeper meaning to me. This recognition is especially meaningful because it feels so closely connected to the people and experiences that shaped me as a physician."
