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• Shri Asuri Bhashyam and Man Bhashyam Award in Medicine
• Dr. Jocelyn and Miachael Charles Award in Medicine
• Dr. Nancy Naylor Award

Shri Asuri Bhashyam and Man Bhashyam Award in Medicine

Awarded to full-time undergraduate students in the Doctor of Medicine (MD) program in the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry based on academic achievement. Preference will be given to candidates who self-identify as Black; who are Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit or Métis); or self-identify as a racialized person of colour. The Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry will select the recipients.

Shri Asuri Bhashyam belonged to a family of scholars, but had humble beginnings in the town of Vellore, Tamilnadu, India. He graduated from the University of Madras and pursued a career with the Government of India, National Price Commission and the World Bank in Tanzania. His wife, Shrimati Mani Bhashyam, a gifted vocalist in Carnatic Classical Music has taught art to committed learners and contributed significantly to children’s cultural education in the South Asian Indian Community. Two of their granddaughters pursued their undergraduate education and medical degree at Western University.

Dr. Jocelyn and Miachael Charles Award in Medicine

Awarded to full-time undergraduate students in the Doctor of Medicine (MD) program, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry based on academic achievement. Preference will be given to candidates who self-identify as Black. If a student who self-identifies as Black does not qualify, then students from any equity deserving group will be eligible.The Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry will select the recipients.

This award was established with a generous gift from Dr. Jocelyn (MD ’87) and Michael Charles (LLB ’87).

Dr. Nancy Naylor Award

Awarded annually to a student in the Doctor of Medicine (MD) program based on academic achievement. Preference will be given to an Indigenous student (First Nations, Inuit or Métis). The Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry will select the recipient.

This award was established by a generous gift from Dr. Nancy Naylor (MD’75), motivated by her work with many Indigenous people while practicing as a Family Physician in Fort Frances, Ontario.