The achievements of three alumni from the Faculty of Medicine have been celebrated with the inaugural Dean’s Alumni Awards.
The program recognizes one graduate in three categories:
Rising Star: which recognizes an alumnus/a who has graduated within the past 15 years and has made great contributions to the Faculty, their local healthcare community or academic achievement
Alumni Volunteer: which recognizes an individual whose volunteerism has enhanced the Faculty of Medicine experience for students, staff, and fellow alumni
Lifetime Achievement: which recognizes a graduate whose outstanding work has earned them national or international prominence.
“It is a pleasure to honour the achievements and success of our most distinguished alumni,” says Dean Catharine Whiteside, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine. “The strength of our Faculty can be seen through the fine work of our graduates, and this initiative allows us to showcase the ways they contribute to our well-established legacy of excellence.”
Nearly 50 alumni were nominated for consideration.
The inaugural winners are:
Rising Star Award – Dr. Samir Sinha
Dr. Samir Sinha completed his postgraduate MD training in Internal Medicine in our Faculty of Medicine in 2008. He is the Director of Geriatrics at Mount Sinai Hospital, and the University Health Network. Sinha has advised health authorities in Canada, Britain, the United States and China on innovative models of geriatric care. He is also the Expert Lead for Ontario’s Seniors Strategy.
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