Meet the 2023 CMHF Award Recipients

August 23, 2023
2023 CMHFA Rec

HONOURING AND INSPIRING A NEW GENERATION OF HEALTH LEADERS AND INNOVATORS

LONDON, ON – The Canadian Medical Hall of Fame (CMHF) Award recognizes medical students with an established track record of community leadership and superior communication skills who have demonstrated interest in advancing knowledge. Today, 17 medical students are entitled to receive this award. This new generation of health leaders and innovators are provided with a cash prize of $5,000 and a travel subsidy to attend the 2024 CMHF Induction Ceremony in Vancouver, British Columbia, where they will have the opportunity to be inspired by CMHF Laureates.

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

“It is an absolute honour to sponsor the CMHF Awards to recognize and give back to the inspiring future medical leaders in medical schools across the country,” said MD Financial Management CEO, Pamela Allen. “Through their passion for learning, strong leadership and desire for making a difference in the lives of people, colleagues and communities, these award winners demonstrate the quality and dedication of our future physicians. I wish each of them the best and many successes in their future.”

Each of Canada’s faculties of medicine and health sciences facilitated the review of applicants and recommended one award recipient. Three letters of support are required 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:
Daria Destanli, Communications Coordinator, Canadian Medical Hall of Fame
226.559.0544 ddestanli@cdnmedhall.ca

 

2023 CMHF AWARD RECIPIENTS AND AWARD NAMES

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

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

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

JULIA KEMZANG
The MD Financial Management University of Ottawa Faculty of Medicine CANADIAN MEDICAL HALL OF FAME AWARD

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

SARA ABDESSAMIE
The MD Financial Management McGill University Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences CANADIAN MEDICAL HALL OF FAME AWARD

ZOHER RAFID-HAMED
The Dr. Calvin R. Stiller College of Medicine, University of Saskatchewan CANADIAN MEDICAL HALL OF FAME AWARD

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

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

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

TAYLOR MURIE
The MD Financial Management NOSM University CANADIAN MEDICAL HALL OF FAME AWARD

ANNE-LORIE LAPLANTE
The Prof. Michel G. Bergeron Faculté de médecine de l’Université Laval CANADIAN MEDICAL HALL OF FAME AWARD

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

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

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

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

JEEVENTH KAUR
The MD Financial Management Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto CANADIAN MEDICAL 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 www.mdm.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