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Combined Wither, Harricharan and Killinger-Johnson Award Form
Please use the form below to submit nominations for the following awards:
Dr. Glen S. Wither Memorial Award
Awarded to a graduating student from the Doctor of Medicine (MD) program at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, who, in the opinion of peers and associates, demonstrates the highest attributes of the physician-integrity, concern for patients, compassion, and a devotion to the profession. Online nomination forms can be submitted to the Undergraduate Medical Education Office by March 31st. The recipient will be selected by their peerswith the approval of the Progression and Awards Committee and will be presented at the Convocation Ceremony. Established by the family, classmates and friends of the late Dr. Glen S. Wither.
Dr. Rajendra Harricharan Memorial Award
Awarded annually to a full-time student completing Year 4 of the Doctor of Medicine (MD) program who best exemplifies the qualities of integrity, commitment to serving their community, and caring about the welfare of others. Candidates will be nominated by their fellow students for this award. Online nominations forms must be received by the Undergraduate Medical Education Office by March 31st. The Undergraduate Medical Education Awards Committee will provide final approval of the recipient as selected by the graduating class. This award will be presented each year at the spring convocation. This award was made possible by contributions from colleagues, friends, trainees, and patients in memory of Dr. Rajendra Harricharan.
Suzanne Leigh Killinger-Johnson Award
Awarded to a student graduating from the Doctor of Medicine (MD) program who, in the opinion of classmates and faculty, has demonstrated the capacity for caring and compassion and has shown an awareness of societal issues as they relate to women in the field of medicine. This award was established by generous contributions from the Meds Class of 1988 through Foundation Western to honour the memory of their classmate. During her life and career as a physician, Suzanne was a caring and compassionate person who understood the value of a balanced life and was held in high esteem by her family, friends, colleagues and patients.