CONGRATULATIONS
2020 EZMSA AWARD RECIPIENTS!

2020 PhysicianS of the Year:

2020 Researcher of the Year:

2020 physician innovator of the year:

2020 champion award for young leaders:

2020 life achievements - medal of service:

Congratulations to the nominees!

The overall quality and varied talents demonstrated by physicians nominated for the awards made the selection process very pleasant, but also very challenging. Thanks to those that took the time to nominate a colleague. You strengthen our organization and help us to serve our membership.

Dr. Elizabeth Rokosh Dr. Gavin Oudit Dr. Meena Kalluri
Dr. Joshua Wong Dr. Barry Finegan Dr. Bob Hudson
Dr. Kim Kelly Dr. Georg Schmolzer Dr. Brice Fisher

PHYSICIAN OF THE YEAR AWARD

The Physician of the Year Award is presented to an outstanding front line practitioner who practices in the Edmonton Zone or has recently retired from active practice. In particular, the physician will be recognized for:

• Excellence in clinical care, combining the art and science of medicine;

• Teaching;

• Service to the profession or the community

• Exemplifies creativity and leadership in taking action to improve and promote health

  
  
  

Researcher of the Year Award

The Researcher of the Year Award is to acknowledge physicians whose research has significantly affected clinical practice in their area, and who may not be widely recognized in our region. The award is available to one or more primary researchers and/or authors of the same project(s). 

Nominations should include the following information:

• CV or list of research published or submitted for publication to a recognized journal;

• A letter which briefly outlines the significance of the work and it’s contribution to the clinical practice.

  
  
  

Physician Innovator of the Year

This award will be presented to the physician who in their practice of medicine:

• Adopts and implements new concepts, research, or technology to improve previous practices of medicine. 

• Is a pioneer in their field.

• Changes how medicine is practiced.

• Injects creativity and/or fun into the process of their work to come up with better ideas and ways of doing things.

Innovators can be involved in any area of the practice of medicine, including but not limited to:

• Clinical practice

• Research

• Teaching

• Administration    

  
  
  

Life Achievement Award - Medal of Service

The Life Achievement Award is presented to an outstanding front line retired or close to retiring practitioner who practiced in the Edmonton Zone. In particular, the physician will be recognized for:

• Excellence in clinical care, combining the art and science of medicine; helping to raise the standards of medical practice;

• Teaching

• Service to the profession or the community

• Long-term improvement within the healthcare

• Has brought about change that has the potential to result in a positive environment.

Please submit a CV or list of recognized acknowledgements. 

A letter which outlines the significance of the work and its contribution to the clinical practice.  More endorsements encouraged.

To qualify the recipient must have made contributions in at least two of the above fields.

Champion for Young Leaders Award

Champion for Young Leader Award is to acknowledge physicians whose are outstanding as an early career, five years post-residency. A member who has demonstrated exemplary dedication, commitment and leadership in one for the following:

• Educational

• Clinical

• Community service and/or research

Relative to these domains, nominees should have:

• Exemplified creativity, initiative and are committed to “making a difference”

• Been effective at the local, provincial level

Nominations should include the following information:
CV or list of recognized acknowledgements
A letter which outlines the efforts of young physician leaders of tomorrow for their efforts today. More endorsements encouraged

To qualify the recipient must have made contributions in at least two of the above fields.