Success Story: The opportunity to recognize excellence

We are living in extraordinary times, which will surely bring out the best in our medical staff, individually and collectively.  Here are some ways to recognize successes that you witness as we work together:

Kudos can always be shared at private@southislandmsa.ca.  We can send these thanks privately or celebrate them publicly.

South Island MSA Annual Recognition Awards – Awarded at our AGM in November, nominations due October 15th, 2020

 Doctors of BC

1. 1. Dr David M. Bachop Gold Medal for Distinguished Medical Service due: April 3, 2020
   2. Dr. Don Rix Award for Physician Leadership due: November 30, 2020
   3. Doctors of BC Silver Medal of Service Award due: November 30, 2020
   4. Changemaker Awards: Medical Residents and Students due: April 3, 2020
   5. CMA Honorary Membership due: November 30, 2020
   6. Health Promotion Awards due:  4pm March 27, 2020

Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada:

1. 1. International Medical Educator of the Year Award due: April 3, 2020
   2. International Resident Leadership Award due: April 3, 2020
   3. Kristin Sivertz Resident Leadership Award due: April 3, 2020
   4. Program Administrator Award for Excellence due: April 3, 2020
   5. Program Director of the Year Award due: April 3, 2020

Canadian Medical Association – call for nominations will be issued in the Fall of 2020

Canadian College of Family Physicians – no due dates specified (all say “recipient will be notified of the results in July”):

1. 1. Calvin L. Gutkin Family Medicine Ambassador Award
   2. Family Physician of the Year awards
   3. W. Victor Johnston Award
   4. Donald I. Rice Award
   5. Jean-Pierre Despins Award
   6. Honorary Membership
   7. Ian McWhinney Family Medicine Education Award
   8. Family Medicine Researcher of the Year Award
   9. TD Insurance Spotlight on Achievement Award
   10. Canadian Family Physician Best Original Research Article Award
   11. Awards of Excellence due: May 1, 2020

BC College of Family Physicians:

1. 1. My Family Doctor Award due: March 31, 2020
   2. BC Family Physician of the Year Award due: March 31, 2020
   3. First Five Years of Practice Award due: March 31, 2020
   4. Family Medicine Advocate Award due: March 31, 2020