Nominees must be members of the SRPC
with the exception of the Keith Award, the Rural Education Award, and the Rural Health Champion Award.
Deadlines for nominations
January 31st each year for:
Student / Resident Leadership Award, Rural Leadership Award, Rural Specialist Merit Award, Rural Heart Award,
Rural Mentorship Award, Rural Health Champion Award, and Rural Community Impact Award
March 1st each year for:
Rural Service Award, Rural Long Service Award, Fellowship of Rural Remote Medicine of the SRPC, and Lifetime Membership Award
To verify membership status, please contact Jenna.
RURAL SERVICE AWARD (RSA)
The Rural Service Award provides recognition for physicians who live and work in rural Canada and who have served rural communities for 10 or more years. Physicians must have been members of the SRPC for the last 5 consecutive years to receive the RSA.
To qualify:
- Be sure your membership and your profile are up to date (# of years rural).
- Be registered for the upcoming R&R event no later than March 1st.
- We will send a notification to members who meet the above criteria.
- If you have any questions or wish to review eligibility, please contact Jenna.
Congratulations to the 2021 RSA recipients!
Dr. Dennis Atoe, Wallaceburg, ON
Dr. Janet Fisher, Rossland, BC Dr. Katie Forfar, Pembroke, ON Dr. Hugh Perrin Mount, Forest, ON | Dr. Stephen Viherjoki, Dryden, ON | VIEW LIST OF PAST RSA RECIPIENTS |
RURAL LONG SERVICE AWARD (RLSA)
The Rural Long Service Award provides recognition for physicians who have lived and worked in rural Canada and who have served rural communities for 20 or more years. Physicians must have been members of the SRPC for the last 5 consecutive years and previously received the Rural Service Award.
To qualify:
- Be sure your membership and your profile are up to date (# of years rural).
- Be registered for the upcoming R&R event no later than March 1st.
- We will send a notification to members who meet the above criteria.
- If you have any questions or wish to review eligibility, please contact Jenna.
Congratulations to the 2021 RLSA RECIPIENTS!
Dr. Peter Boronowski, Powell River, BC
Dr. Carolyn Brown, Bancroft, ON Dr. Karen Forgie, Halfmoon Bay, BC | Dr. Donald Gelhorn, Hudson Bay, SK | VIEW LIST OF PAST RLSA RECIPIENTS |
FELLOWSHIP OF RURAL AND REMOTE MEDICINE OF THE SRPC
The Fellowship of Rural and Remote Medicine of the SRPC (FRRMS) is designed to recognize expertise in the practice of rural medicine in Canada.
The Fellowship award is presented to physicians who are previous recipients of the Rural Service Award, working in rural and remote communities and have acquired a minimum of 10 points under the required criteria. Physicians must have been members of the SRPC for the last 5 consecutive years. Must be present at the ceremony to receive the FRRMS award.
Points are accumulated as follows
- Each year serving as a rural preceptor for students and residents generates one point.
- Each SRPC sanctioned event attended generates one point.
- Each full year serving on an SRPC committee generates one point.
- One point will be given for each skill: GP Surgery, GP Anesthesia, GP Obstetrics.
- One point will be given to those having published in the CJRM.
To qualify:
- Be sure your membership and your profile are up to date (# of years rural, # of years as a rural preceptor).
- Be registered for the upcoming R&R event no later than March 1st.
- We will send a notification to members who meet the above criteria.
- If you have any questions or wish to review eligibility, please contact Jenna.
Congratulations to the 2021 FRRMS recipients!
Dr. Peter Barnes, Botwood, NL
Dr. Peter Boronowski, Powell River, BC Dr. Carolyn Brown, Bancroft, ON Dr. Donald Gelhorn, Hudson Bay, SK Dr. Joshua Greggain, Hope, BC | Dr. Scott Kish, Dauphin, MB | VIEW LIST OF PAST FRRMS RECIPIENTS |
Dr. Heather Abramenko, Almonte, ON
Dr. David Beach, Picton, ON Dr. Peter W Boronowski, Powell River, BC Dr. Christopher F. Cressey, Palmerston, ON | Dr. Rod Dickey, 100 Mile House, BC | VIEW LIST OF PAST LIFETIME MEMBER RECIPIENTS |
KEITH AWARD
The Keith Award was the first award established by the SRPC. It is presented to a Canadian post-graduate program which has excelled in producing rural doctors. It identifies the university with the largest number of graduates practicing in rural Canada for the most recent 10 years after graduation. Family medicine residents are identified through the Canadian Post-MD Education registry and practice location is taken from the Canadian Medical Association database.Recipient will automatically be notified.
Congratulations to the past recipients
2021 – Memorial University 2019 – Université Laval 2018 – Memorial University 2017– Memorial University 2016 – Memorial University 2015 – Université Laval | 2014 – Queens University 2013 – Memorial University 2012 – McMaster University 2011 – University of Sherbrooke 2010 – Memorial University 2009 – Queens University | 2006 – University of British Columbia 2005 – McMaster University 2004 – Université Laval 2003 – Family Medicine North 2002 – Memorial University 2001 – Family Medicine North 2000 – Memorial University |
|
RURAL EDUCATION AWARD
The Rural Medical Education Award is presented to a Canadian medical school that encourages students to pursue further training in rural medicine. It is awarded to the medical school program matching the most graduates to rural family medicine residency programs based on CaRMS data for the preceding year.
Recipient will automatically be notified.
Congratulations to the past recipients
2021 – Northern Ontario School of Medicine 2019 – Memorial University 2018 – Northern Ontario School of Medicine 2017 – Northern Ontario School of Medicine 2016 – Northern Ontario School of Medicine | 2015 – Northern Ontario School of Medicine 2013 – Northern Ontario School of Medicine 2012 – Northern Ontario School of Medicine 2011 – Northern Ontario School of Medicine 2010 – Northern Ontario School of Medicine | 2009 – University of Northern British Columbia |
Rural Specialist Merit Award
The Rural Specialist Merit Award is presented to a specialist who lives and works in rural Canada and has demonstrated a long term commitment serving their community. They are recognized for providing care for rural patients and supporting rural generalists. The specialist must be present at a CME sponsored event where the award is being presented. The specialist must be a member of the SRPC.
To apply or submit a nomination:
- Nominees must be members of the SRPC.
- Email a one-page letter (max 500 words) that includes a description of how the individual meets the above noted criteria to jennak@srpc.ca.
- Deadline for nomination is January 31st each year.
Congratulations to the past recipients!
2021 - Dr. Roy Kirkpatrick, Huntsville, ON 2019 - Dr. Essandoh Dankwa, St Anthony, NL |
Rural Heart Award
The Rural Heart Award is given annually to an individual who has demonstrated support and passion for rural medicine, while not currently meeting the residence criteria for the Rural Service Awards or the FRRMS. The physician must be present at a CME sponsored event where the award is being presented.
The SRPC recognizes that without strong partnerships across the broader health care and educational system we cannot accomplish our goals of training, equipping, and supporting physicians and other health care providers for the citizens of rural Canada. Therefore, we wish to acknowledge our partners whom, while not technically rural, have demonstrated that they have a rural heart.
To apply or submit a nomination:
- Nominees must be members of the SRPC.
- Email a one-page letter (max 500 words) that includes a description of how the individual meets the above noted criteria to jennak@srpc.ca.
- Deadline for nomination is January 31st each year.
Congratulations to the past recipients!
2021- Dr. Margo Wilson, St. John's, NL 2019 - Dr. Kate Miller, Guelph, ON |
Rural Mentorship AwardThis award is presented to a rural physician that demonstrates outstanding commitment to mentoring and supporting future rural physicians, and/or rural physicians already in practice. (Generalists and specialists are eligible.)
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE PAST RECIPIENTS! |
2021 - Dr. Barbara Zelek, Marathon, ON |
Rural Health Champion AwardThis award is a presented to a non-physician who has had a significant impact on rural health care delivery, either through clinical care or system level impact in a community, province, or nationally. To apply or submit a nomination: CONGRATULATION TO THE PAST RECIPIENTS! |
2021 - Ms. Melissa McNeil, La Ronge, SK |
|
Rural Community Impact Award
This award recognizes a physician that has had a significant impact on their community, through clinical services, teaching, research, volunteer work, or other community involvement continually advocating for the best health care available. It allows the SRPC to recognize those making a difference for members of the community.
To apply or submit a nomination:
- Nominees must be members of the SRPC.
- Email a one-page letter (max 500 words) that includes a description of how the individual meets the above noted criteria to jennak@srpc.ca.
- Deadline for nomination is January 31st each year.
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE PAST RECIPIENTS!
2021 - Dr. Caroline Shooner, Queen Charlotte, BC |
RURAL LEADERSHIP AWARDThe Rural Leadership Award is presented to an individual or an organization that has made an outstanding contribution to rural medicine on a national level in Canada. The recipients are recognized for accomplishments that have impacted rural Canada in a truly significant way. The individual or organization must be a member of the SRPC and be present at the CME sponsored event where the award is being presented. To apply or submit a nomination: Congratulations to the past recipients! |
2021 - Dr. C. Ruth Wilson, Yellowknife, NT 2019 – Dr. Keith MacLellan, Shawville, QC | 2009 – Dr. James Rourke, St John's, NL 2008 – Dr. John Wootton, Shawville, QC 2006 – Dr. Carl Whiteside, Vancouver, BC |
Rural Student Leadership and Rural Resident Leadership Awards
The Rural Student/Resident Leadership Awards are presented to students and residents in good academic standing who have demonstrated a sustained interest in rural medicine through any of the following:
- Electives in rural or remote areas or in disciplines particularly important to rural practice (e.g. Indigenous health).
- Involvement with local or national rural or remote health groups (e.g. SRPC).
- Promotion of rural or remote health initiatives at a local or national level.
- Involvement in volunteer or community-based projects in rural or remote areas.
- Published work relating to rural or remote issues.
The award is open to all student and resident SRPC members across Canada.
Note: Students are only eligible to win this award once but can re apply for the award in residency.
To apply or submit a nomination:
- Must be a member of the SRPC.
- Email a one-page letter (max 500 words) that includes a description of how you or the nominee meet the award criteria and the commitment to rural practice.
- Include a letter of support from a preceptor or SRPC physician member describing how the nominee meets the award criteria. The preceptor or SRPC physician member may give the letter of support to the student or resident to submit or send it directly to SRPC.
- Forward application letter to jennak@srpc.ca.
Deadline for nomination is January 31st each year.
Cash Prizes: $250 each for two student winners and $500 each for two resident winners.
Student and resident essay awardEach year the Nominations and Awards Committee hosts a rural essay contest for medical students and residents. The winner's essay will also be considered for publication in the CJRM. Contest opens September 1st each year.  Student: Please submit a non-fiction essay with rural elective theme.
Deadline for submission is December 31st each year.
|
About the Nominations & Awards committee
The committee feels it is vital to recognize persons or organizations that have made a significant contribution for their roles in rural/remote medicine. The committee also develops criteria for new awards that are recommended to the SRPC by its members.In 2019 the committee implemented two new awards. The first being the Rural Heart Award (RHA) for and the second is the Rural Specialist Merit Award (RSMA)
And in 2020, three additional awards were established to recognize deserving individuals. The added awards are the Rural Mentorship Award, the Rural Health Champion Award and the Rural Community Impact Award.
Members that would like to be a part of the Nominations and Awards committee should email the SRPC to indicate interest.