Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation: Awards
Each year, the Division of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) seeks nominations from the Division for awards to be presented to members of the PM&R faculty who have provided exceptional service. Nominations are open to both full-time and part-time faculty who have been on faculty for at least the last academic calendar year. Each faculty is able to nominate up to 2 persons/year. All members of the Division of PM&R are eligible (with exception of those who sit on the committee) for a maximum of one award in each category within a five year period. Please click on the links below to learn more about the awards and to download the nomination forms. Any questions about the nomination process and all nomination forms can be mailed to Meiqi.guo@uhn.ca and Audrey.yap@sinaihealth.ca.
Academic Achievement Award
Past recipients
| Year | Recipients |
|---|---|
| 2021 - 2022 | Dr. Denyse Richardson |
| 2020 | Dr. Tania Bruno |
| 2019 | Dr. Audrey Yap |
| 2018 | Dr. Dinesh Kumbhare |
| 2017 | Dr. Heather MacNeill |
| 2016 | Dr. Alexander Lo |
| 2013 | Dr Cathy Craven |
| 2011 | Dr. Lisa Becker |
| 2010 | Dr. Nora Cullen |
| 2010 | Dr. Denyse Richardson |
| 2009 | Dr. Gaetan Tardif |
| 2008 | Dr. David Berbrayer |
| 2007 | Dr. John Flannery |
| 2006 | Dr. Colleen McGillivray |
| 2005 | Dr. Angela Mailis-Gagnon |
| 2004 | Dr. Nora Cullen |
| 2003 | Dr. Denyse Richardson |
Community Achievement Award
Past recipients
| Year | Recipients |
|---|---|
| 2022 | Dr. Angela Mailis |
| 2021 | Dr. Ida Cavaliere |
| 2020 | Dr John Patcai |
| 2019 | Dr Hossein Amani |
Innovator of the year Achievement Award
Past recipients
| Year | Recipients |
|---|---|
| 2022 | Dr. Mark Bayley |
| 2021 | Dr. Rebecca Titman |
| 2020 | Dr. Meiqi Guo |
| 2019 | Dr. Kim Coros |
| 2018 | Dr. Amanda Mayo |
| 2017 | Dr. Andrea Furlan |
| 2016 | Dr. Larry Robinson |
| 2013 | Dr. Andrea Furlan |
| 2010 | Dr. Cathy Craven |
| 2005 | Dr. Denyse Richardson |
Leadership Award
Past recipients
| Year | Recipients |
|---|---|
| 2022 | Dr. Adam Kassam |
| 2021 | Dr. Lisa Becker |
| 2020 | Dr Chris Fortin |
| 2019 | Dr Larry Robinson |
Mentor of the Year Award
Past recipients
| Year | Recipients |
|---|---|
| 2022 | Dr. Alex Lo |
| 2021 | Dr. Kim Coros |
| 2020 | Dr. Larry Robinson |
| 2019 | Dr. Cathy Craven |
Research QI Award
Past recipients
| Year | Recipients |
|---|---|
| 2022 | Dr. Shane Journeay |
| 2021 | Dr. David Langelier |
| 2020 | Dr Shannon MacDonald |
| 2019 | Dr. Paul Oh |
Resident-Nominated Faculty Awards
Teacher of the Year, Resident Nominated: Awarded to a faculty member who has made a significant contribution to resident education through academic half days, clinical rotations, research/quality improvement projects, and/or curriculum development.
| Year | Recipients |
|---|---|
| 2022 | Dr. Jordan Farag, Dr. Meiqi Guo |
| 2021 | Dr. McKyla McIntyre |
| 2019 | Dr. Larry Robinson |
Mentor of the Year, Resident Nominated: Awarded to an individual staff member in the Division who has had a significant impact on the career development of residents through personal mentorship or program development.
| Year | Recipients |
|---|---|
| 2022 | Dr. Jason Liang |
| 2021 | Dr. Ali Rendely |
| 2019 | Dr. Harpreet Sangha |
The Resident Advocate Award: Awarded to a staff physiatrist who demonstrates superior awareness of, and respect for, resident needs. This individual serves as a strong ally and advocate in support of resident-related issues.
| Year | Recipients |
|---|---|
| 2022 | Dr. McKyla McIntyre |
| 2021 | Dr. Alan Tam |
"The Physiatrist I Aspire To Be" Award: Awarded to a staff physiatrist who embodies the attributes to which trainees aspire, serving as an exemplary role model as a clinician, teacher, team member, and human being.
| Year | Recipients |
|---|---|
| 2022 | Dr. Ali Rendely |
| 2021 | Dr. David Langelier |
Sunshine Award: Awarded to a non-physician staff member who goes the extra mile to support residents and brighten their day.
| Year | Recipients |
|---|---|
| 2022 | Dr. Arta Odza |
| 2021 | Dr. Tracia Young |
Greatest Contribution To The PM&R Program Award
| Year | Recipients |
|---|---|
| 2022 | Dr. Denyse Richardson |
Distinguished Academic Service Awards (10+ and 20+ Years of Service)
Distinguished Academic Service Awards (10+ Years of Service)
The DISTINGUISHED ACADEMIC SERVICE AWARD is presented in recognition of academic contribution for over 10 years in the Division of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Toronto.
| Year | Recipients |
|---|---|
| 2022 | Sukhinder (Sukhi) Bhangu Tania Bruno Nadira Rambihar Emily Tam |
| 2021 | Harpreet Sangha Steven Dilkas Tania Bruno Alex Lo |
| 2019 | Dr. Hossein Amani Dr. Raza Awan Dr. Mark Bayley Dr. Lisa Becker Dr. Chris Boulias Dr. Anthony Burns Dr. Albert Cheng Dr. Nora Cullen Dr. Melanie DeHaan Dr. John Flannery Dr. Andrea Furlan Dr. Farooq Ismail Dr. Julian Lo Dr. Heather MacNeill Dr. Cheryl Masanic Dr. Rajni Nijhawan Dr. Paul Oh Dr. George Rado Dr. Barathi Sreenivasan Dr. Milan Unarket Dr. Chantal Vaidyanath Dr. Audrey Yap |
Distinguished Academic Service Awards (20+ Years of Service)
The DISTINGUISHED ACADEMIC SERVICE AWARD is presented in recognition of academic contribution for over 20 years in the Division of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Toronto.
| Year | Recipients |
|---|---|
| 2022 | Chris Boulias Albert Cheng Cheryl Masanic |
| 2021 | John Flannery Mark Bayley Julian Lo Raza Awan |
| 2018 | Dr. Beverley Catharine Craven |
| 2017 | John Patcai Abe Snaiderman |
| 2016 | Dr. Doreen Campbell Dr. Charles Godfrey Dr. Tal Gyenes Dr. Colleen McGillivray Dr. Alborz Oshidari Dr. Denyse Richardson Dr. Michael Sarin |
| 2014 | Dr. Angela Mailis-Gagnon Dr. Perry Tepperman Dr. Raphael Chow Dr. Gordon Ko Dr. Satyendra Sharma Dr. Perry Rush |
| 2013 | Dr. Rajic Soric Dr. Michael Devlin Dr. Nimmi Bharatwal Dr. Veronica Kekosz Dr. David Berbrayer |
Other Historic Awards
2020 COVID-19 Recognition Awards
COVID-19 Recognition Awards: McKyla McIntyre and Rebecca Titman, Mark Bayley, Meiqi Guo, Larry Robinson, Cathy Craven, and so many more.
Distinguished Academic Service & Leadership Award
The DISTINGUISHED ACADEMIC SERVICE & LEADERSHIP AWARD is presented in recognition of valued academic contribution for over 20 years and for exemplary leadership in the Division of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Toronto.
| Year | Recipients |
|---|---|
| 2018 | Dr. Gaetan Tardif |
Distinguished Lifetime Career Award
The DISTINGUISHED LIFETIME CAREER AWARD is presented in honour of invaluable lifetime contribution to the specialty of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
| Year | Recipients |
|---|---|
| 2018 | Dr. Douglas Biggar Dr. William Geisler Dr. Charles Godfrey Dr. Jose Jimenez |
Longstanding Academic Contribution and Collaboration from an External Partner Award
In recognition of your continued scholarly and collaborative academic contributions in the Division of Physiatry at the University of Toronto
- Dr. Anne Agur
Most Popular Physiatry Elective
| Year | Recipients |
|---|---|
| 2014 / 2015 | Dr. Rajni Nijhawan |
Greatest Contribution to the Quality of the PM&R Program Award:
Awarded to a staff physiatrist who significantly contributes to program success via innovative programming, mentorship, administrative support, and beyond.
| Year | Recipients |
|---|---|
| 2021 | Dr. Lisa Becker |
| 2017 | Dr. Kim Coros |
| 2014/2015 | Dr. Emily Tam |
| 2013 | Dr. Alexander Lo |
| 2012 | Dr. Harpreet Sangha |
| 2011 | Dr. Steven Dilkas |
| 2010 | Dr. Robert Brock |
| 2009 | Dr. Douglas Biggar |
| 2008 | Dr. Colleen McGillivray |
| 2007 | Dr. Denyse Richardson |
| 2006 | Dr. Rajka Soric |
| 2005 | Dr. Chris Boulias and Dr. Farooq Ismail |
| 2004 | Dr. Mark Bayley |
| 2003 | Dr. John Flannery |
| 2002 | Dr. Rajka Soric |
| 2001 | Dr. Alborz Oshidari |
| 2000 | Dr. Denyse Richardson |
PM&R Resident Teaching Award
| Year | Recipients |
|---|---|
| 2017 | Dr. Meiqi Guo |