– founded by Mr. and Mrs. H.F. Jackson in memory of their son, the late F. Slater Jackson, M.D. Awarded to the student with the highest standing in the Molecules, Cells and Tissues unit.
Estimated value: $900.
– awarded to the student who obtains the highest standing in the Gas, Fluids and Electrolytes unit.
Value: minimum $100.
– established in 1982 by Louis Endman in memory of his wife. Awarded to the student who obtains the second highest standing in the Gas, Fluids and Electrolytes unit.
Estimated value: $150.
– endowed in 1987 by Dr. Robert B. Greenblatt, an eminent endocrinologist and professor emeritus at the Medical College of Georgia, who graduated from McGill with a B.A. in 1928 and an M.D.,C.M. in 1932. Awarded by the Faculty Scholarships Committee to the student who obtains the highest standing in the Life Cycle unit.
Estimated value: $1,800.
– established in 1980, awarded to the student with the highest standing in the Endocrinology, Metabolism and Nutrition unit.
Estimated value: $800.
– founded by the late Dr. Joseph Hils, of Woonsocket, R.I. Awarded to the student obtaining the highest standing in the Musculoskeletal and Blood unit.
Estimated value: $600.
– established in 1980, a prize and a book are awarded to the student with the highest standing in the Nervous System and Special Senses unit.
Value: $200.
– is awarded to the student with the highest standing in Host Defence and Host/Parasite Relationships unit.
Estimated value: $450.
– awarded to the student who obtains the highest standing in Epidemiology and Health in Year 1 of the medical curriculum.
– awarded to the student obtaining the highest standing in the Introduction to Clinical Medicine component of the medical undergraduate course.
Estimated value: $1,750.
– founded by Mrs. Campbell Howard in memory of the late Dr. Campbell P. Howard, Professor of Medicine at McGill. Awarded to the student in the Introduction to Clinical Medicine component with the highest standing in the Introduction to Internal Medicine course.
Value: minimum $300.
– established in 1991, in memory of Dr. Carlo Bos, a humane and respected psychiatrist who taught a multitude of medical students at the Allan Memorial Institute. Awarded on the recommendation of the Physicianship Coordinating Committee to the student who, in the Physicianship 2 courses, has demonstrated the greatest proficiency in communication skills preparatory to the practice of medicine.
Estimated value $200.
– a
Merck Manual and prize are awarded annually to a student, in the Basis of Medicine, who has achieved excellence in the Unit on Pathobiology, Treatment and Prevention of Disease and has demonstrated, on the basis of interviews, the most promise in the field of Pharmacology.
Value: $2,000.
– bequeathed by the late Mrs. Esther B. Gross in memory of her late husband, Harry S. Gross, D.D.S. 1913, M.D.,C.M. 1921. Awarded to the student in the Introduction to Clinical Medicine component with the highest standing in the Introduction to Surgery course.
Estimated value: $500.
– founded by the late Joseph Morley Drake, M.D.; awarded to the student with the highest standing in the Pathobiology, Prevention and Treatment of Disease unit.
Value: minimum $1,000.
– established in 1990 by the Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics in honour of Professor Mark Nickerson, a renowned McGill pharmacologist. Awarded to the student, in the Basis of Medicine, who has achieved excellence in the unit on Pathobiology, Treatment and Prevention of Disease and has demonstrated, on the basis of interviews, an understanding of the role of pharmacology and therapeutics in contemporary society. Recipients will also receive a scroll.
Estimated value: $350.
– presented to the student attaining the second highest standing in the Basis of Medicine component of the curriculum.
Value: $150 (awarded by Dentistry – Medicine & Dental students)
– founded in 1878 by the late Mrs. Sutherland in memory of her husband, William Sutherland, M.D., formerly Professor of Chemistry in the Faculty. Awarded to the student who obtains the highest standing in the Basis of Medicine component of the medical undergraduate curriculum.
Estimated value: $850.
– established in 1953, awarded annually to a third year student enrolled in the
Physician as Healer course who writes the best essay in response to topics given for the end of the year assignment. The students will be instructed that the essay should represent the integration of concepts taught in the course along with their own personal experiences and observations in the clinical practice during clerkship.
Value: minimum $1,500.
– established in 2009 through the estate of Winifred Margaret Ross, M.Sc. 1948, M.D.,C.M. 1952. Awarded by the Faculty of Medicine for the best essay written in the field of palliative care to one student in third year and one student in fourth year of the M.D.,C.M. program.
Estimated value: $1,500.
– founded by the late W. Grant Stewart (Arts, 1885; Medicine, 1888) in memory of his brother, the late Alexander D. Stewart (Medicine, 1888). Awarded to the member of the graduating class who, in the opinion of the Faculty, presents in every aspect the highest qualifications to practise the profession.
Estimated value: $900.
– established by the Class of Medicine 1985, in appreciation for the education they received at McGill, and in memory of their fellow classmate Brian Newton, B.Sc. 1981, M.D.,C.M. 1985. Awarded by the Faculty of Medicine's Committee on Student Promotions and Curricular Outcomes to the student who obtains the highest standing in the Obstetrics and Gynecology clerkship.
Estimated value: $400.
– established by the late Miss Charlotte Mildred Agar in memory of the late Dr. Campbell B. Keenan. Awarded to the graduating student who has shown the highest proficiency in Clinical Surgery. The winner of the Robert Forsyth Prize in Surgery is ineligible.
Value: minimum $100.
– established in 1999 by Beverly Spanier, B.A. 1967, to honour the memory of her brother Dr. Allen Spanier, M.D.,C.M. 1972. Dr. Spanier was chief of the Intensive Care Unit at the Jewish General Hospital for 21 years. Awarded annually by the Faculty of Medicine to a graduating student who has maintained high academic standing and exhibited a high standard of professionalism and compassion towards patients, their families, fellow students, and University and hospital staff during the Practice of Medicine component of the curriculum. In case of a tie, financial need will be used to determine the recipient.
Value: minimum $500.
– established in 2009 by Mark Cohen, M.D.,C.M. 1992. Awarded annually by the Faculty of Medicine to a graduating student who has completed the M.D.,C.M. program with strong academic standing and who will be pursuing a residency in a Canadian ophthalmology post-graduate training program.
Estimated value: $2,500.
– awarded to the most outstanding student in the field of clinical geriatric medicine.
Value: minimum $1,500.
– established in memory of Dr. Elizabeth Ann Gordon. Awarded to the member of the graduating class who, in the opinion of the Faculty and students, embodies the highest qualifications to practise medicine and has demonstrated outstanding leadership abilities.
Value: $750
– established by Miss Winifred Birkett in memory of her father, the late Dr. H.S. Birkett, formerly Professor of Otolaryngology. Given to the student who has shown outstanding performance in Otolaryngology.
Estimated value: $1,800.
– founded by the late J. Francis Williams, M.D. Awarded to the student obtaining the highest standing in the Internal Medicine Clerkship of the medical curriculum.
Value: $500.
– established in 2006 by David Altshuler and the Altshuler family, in honour of his father, John Altshuler, B.Sc. 1955, M.D.,C.M. 1959. Awarded annually by the Faculty of Medicine to a graduating medical student with the highest mark in the family medicine clerkship.
Estimated value: $1,000.
– presented upon graduation to a distinguished student for excellence and high academic standing. Preference given to women students.
Value: $150.
– awarded to the student with the highest academic standing in Psychiatry.
Value: minimum $1,250.
– established in 1959 and endowed in 2011 by Dr. Harvey Guyda, former Chair of the department of Pediatrics and Associate Executive Director of the Montreal Children’s Hospital of the MUHC. Awarded to the student with the highest standing in Pediatrics in their final year.
Value: varies.
– established in 1986 by the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology in honour of Newell W. Philpott, M.D. 1926, Chairman of the Department from 1943 to 1956. This award is to commemorate Dr. Philpott's excellence as a teacher of medical students and residents as well as his many contributions in the field and to the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Awarded to a graduating student for academic achievement and clinical excellence on the recommendation of the Department.
Value: $500.
– awarded on the recommendation of the Department of Psychiatry to the student who has shown the most promise in this field.
Value: minimum $1,000.
– established to honour the memory of Reilly Madsen who was Manager, Records and Research, Development and Alumni Relations Services. Awarded, on recommendations from faculty and students, to a student with good academic standing who had demonstrated exceptional warmth and empathy towards patients.
Estimated value: $600.
– bequeathed by the late Miss Jeanie Forsyth, awarded annually to the graduating student who has shown particular ability in all branches of Surgery.
Value: minimum $450.
– established by the Medical Class of 1984 in memory of Ronald Douglas Naymark, B.Sc. 1980, M.D.,C.M. 1984 (McGill), this award is given to that member of the graduating class who most enriches the life of the class in the eyes of his or her peers. The award seeks to recognize an individual who inspires trust and confidence, optimism and enthusiasm in his or her medical colleagues. The individual is a participant in class activities and is in satisfactory academic standing.
Estimated value: $500.
– established in 2009 through the estate of Winifred Margaret Ross, M.Sc. 1948, M.D.,C.M. 1952. Awarded by the Faculty of Medicine for the best essay written in the field of palliative care to one student in third year and one student in fourth year of the M.D.,C.M. program.
Estimated value: $1,500.
