PLC MEDICAL STAFF ASSOCIATION AWARDS
The PLC Medical Staff Celebration of Excellence was on Friday, May 8 at Hotel Arts. Those who attended enjoyed an open bar, a buffet dinner, a photo booth and door prizes!
The PLC MSA awards were presented to the winners listed below. Congratulations to the winners!
The recipients of the 2025 awards are:
Physician of Merit
Dr. David Halpenny, Department of Anesthesia
Dr. Paul LeBlanc, Department of Medicine
Dr. David Halpenny and Dr. JN Armstrong
Dr. Paul LeBlanc and Dr. Chris Oleynick
Clinical Teaching Award
Dr. Aaron Knox, Department of Surgery
Dr. Michael Fisher, Department of Medicine
Dr. Aaron Knox and Dr. Peter Mankowski
Dr. Michael Fisher and Dr. Chris Oleynick
Resident of Merit
Dr. Julia Pennell, Department of Medicine
Dr. Alex Platt, Department of Surgery
Dr. Justin Yeung and Dr. Alex Platt
Dr. Yael Shrom and Dr. Julia Pennell
Back Row: Dr. Paul LeBlanc, Dr. David Halpenny, Dr. Michael Fisher, Dr. Peter Mankowski, Dr. Aaron Knox and Dr. Justin Yeung
Front Row: Dr. Talia Ryan, Dr. Chris Oleynick, Dr. Alex Platt, Dr. Yael Shrom and Dr. Julia Pennell
Physician of Merit Award
This award shall be given to members who have made significant contributions to the Medical Staff Association, the Peter Lougheed Centre Hospital, the profession and/or the community over the previous five to ten years.
A maximum of three (3) awards will be given each year.
Nomination Criteria:
Nominations may be made by any PLC physician, including residents who served at PLC in the 12 months leading up to the award submission deadline.
Nominee must be a PLC MSA member at the time of nomination.
If nominee is not a member when nomination is submitted, they will be notified and provided an opportunity to join the PLC MSA. If they do not join by the nomination deadline, the nomination will be disqualified.
A description of how the nominee has met the award criteria (500 words or less).
Optional: Nominee’s curriculum vitae. If possible, please provide an abridged version relevant to the nomination.
Clinical Teaching Award
This award is given to an individual who has displayed excellence in clinical teaching with residents and/or medical students.
This individual would have provided exemplary service in this area and their primary site of service is the PLC.
A maximum of two (2) awards will be given each year.
Nomination Criteria:
Nominations may be made by any PLC physician, including residents who served at PLC in the 12 months leading up to the award submission deadline.
Nominee must be a PLC MSA member at the time of nomination.
If nominee is not a member when nomination is submitted, they will be notified and provided an opportunity to join the PLC MSA. If they do not join by the nomination deadline, the nomination will be disqualified.
A description of how the nominee has met the award criteria (500 words or less).
Optional: Nominee’s curriculum vitae. If possible, please provide an abridged version relevant to the nomination.
PLC Resident of the Year Award
This award is given to a resident showing exceptional patient care, leadership and ability to work with others.
In particular, a resident who has had a positive influence on their training program and patient care at the Peter Lougheed Centre (PLC).
Nominations to be made by any PLC Site Leader.
One award will be given each year.
Nomination Criteria:
Nominations may be made by any PLC Site Leader.
A description of how the nominee has met the award criteria (500 words or less).
Optional: Nominee’s curriculum vitae. If possible, please provide an abridged version relevant to the nomination.