Meet the 2022 CMHF Award Recipients

August 25, 2022
EN 2022 CMHFA

Honouring & Inspiring a New Generation of Health Leaders and Innovators

LONDON, ON – Second year medical students with an established track record of community leadership, superior communication skills and demonstrated interest in advancing knowledge are recognized today with the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame (CMHF) Award. Each recipient receives a cash prize of $5,000 and a travel subsidy to attend the 2023 Canadian Medical Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in Halifax, Nova Scotia where they will have the opportunity to meet CMHF Laureates and interact with health leaders from across the country.

The Canadian Medical Hall of Fame partners with donors, MD Financial Management Inc. (MD) and Canada’s medical schools to recognize young leaders who exemplify qualities of CMHF Laureates: perseverance, collaboration and an entrepreneurial spirit.

“The Laureates of the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame continue to inspire me to pursue medicine, reminding me of the great privilege it is to be a health care provider as well as the responsibility that comes with it,” said Surabhi Sivaratnam, CMHF Award recipient from McMaster University. “This award fuels my commitment to use that privilege to facilitate safer spaces in healthcare.”

Each of Canada’s faculties of medicine | health sciences facilitated the review of applicants and recommended one award recipient. Three letters of support are required by applicants including a non-academic community reference describing their community impact, along with a 1,000 word essay describing why they should be considered for the Award and articulating the qualities of the CMHF Laureate who inspires them most.

Recipient bios, photos and quotes

For additional information, please contact:
Laura Neil, Director of Communications, Canadian Medical Hall of Fame
519.221.0094 lneil@cdnmedhall.ca

2022 CMHF AWARD RECIPIENTS AND AWARD NAMES

MOHIT SODHI
The MD Financial Management
University of British Columbia Faculty of Medicine
CANADIAN MEDICAL HALL OF FAME AWARD

KRAMAY PATEL
The MD Financial Management
Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto
CANADIAN MEDICAL HALL OF FAME AWARD

CHAO CHEN
The MD Financial Management
University of Alberta Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry
CANADIAN MEDICAL HALL OF FAME AWARD

PETER FEIGE
The MD Financial Management
Faculty of Health Sciences, Queen's University
CANADIAN MEDICAL HALL OF FAME AWARD

PRIATHARSINI SIVANANTHAJOTHY
The MD Financial Management
Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary
CANADIAN MEDICAL HALL OF FAME AWARD

KYLEE HUNTER
The MD Financial Management
University of Ottawa Faculty of Medicine
CANADIAN MEDICAL HALL OF FAME AWARD

EMMA YANKO
The Dr. Calvin R. Stiller
College of Medicine, University of Saskatchewan
CANADIAN MEDICAL HALL OF FAME AWARD

ABED (ABDULRAHMAN) BAIAD
The MD Financial Management
McGill University
Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
CANADIAN MEDICAL HALL OF FAME AWARD

EMELISSA VALCOURT
The MD Financial Management
Max Rady College of Medicine
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
University of Manitoba
CANADIAN MEDICAL HALL OF FAME AWARD

ANTON VOLNIANSKY
The MD Financial Management
Université de Montréal, Faculté de médecine
CANADIAN MEDICAL HALL OF FAME AWARD

NUSHA RAMSOONDAR
The MD Financial Management
NOSM University
CANADIAN MEDICAL HALL OF FAME AWARD

RUN ZHOU YE
The MD Financial Management
Faculté de médecine et des sciences de la santé
Université de Sherbrooke
CANADIAN MEDICAL HALL OF FAME AWARD

GAVIN RANER
The Dr. Ramsay Gunton
Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry
Western University
CANADIAN MEDICAL HALL OF FAME AWARD

QENDRESA SAHITI
The MD Financial Management
Faculty of Medicine, Dalhousie University
CANADIAN MEDICAL HALL OF FAME AWARD

SURABHI SIVARATNAM
The McMaster University
Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine
CANADIAN MEDICAL HALL OF FAME AWARD

AILEEN FESCHUK
The MD Financial Management
Faculty of Medicine
Memorial University of Newfoundland
CANADIAN MEDIAL HALL OF FAME AWARD

ABOUT THE CANADIAN MEDICAL HALL OF FAME
The Canadian Medical Hall of Fame (CMHF) celebrates Canadian heroes whose work advances health in Canada and the world, and fosters future generations of health professionals through the delivery of local and national youth education programs and awards. This enduring tribute to our country’s rich medical history is showcased on our virtual hall online at www.cdnmedhall.ca and in an exhibit hall in London, ON.

ABOUT MD FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT INC.
With more than 50 years of physician-focused experience, MD Financial Management Inc. (MD) is dedicated to providing financial peace of mind to Canada's physicians and their families, so they can enjoy what matters most to them while achieving their career and life goals. MD had more than $59 billion in assets under management as of December 31, 2021. MD Management Limited was the first of the MD Group of Companies to be founded, in 1969. MD Financial Management Inc. wholly owns or has a majority interest in the MD Group of Companies. It provides financial products and services, is the fund manager for the MD Family of Funds and offers investment counselling services. For a detailed list of the MD Group of Companies, visit md.ca.

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About the CMHF

The Canadian Medical Hall of Fame (CMHF) celebrates Canadian heroes whose work advances health in Canada and the world, fostering future generations of health professionals through the delivery of local and national youth education programs and awards.

This enduring tribute to our country’s rich medical history is showcased here and in our physical exhibit hall in London, ON