Combined Swedko Memorial Merrymakers & Meds 2003 Ashley Memorial Award Nomination Form
The following Nomination Form is a combined form for the 2 Awards listed below. A student can be nominated for both awards or just one.
Dr. Peter Swedko Memorial Merrymakers Award
Awarded to a graduating student from the Undergraduate Doctor of Medicine (MD) Program at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, who has demonstrated academic achievement and who has been extensively involved in medical school extracurricular activities throughout their time at Schulich. Online Nomination Forms can be submitted by students and faculty to the Undergraduate Medical Education Office by March 31st. The Progression & Awards Committee will select the recipient each year from the list of nominations. This award was established by a generous gift from the Meds Class of 1996 Alumni, in memory of their classmate, Dr. Peter Swedko (MD '96).
Meds Class of 2003 Dr. Jason Ashley Memorial Award
Awarded annually to a fourth year student graduating from the Doctor of Medicine (MD) program at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, based on academic achievement and involvement in medical school extracurricular activities throughout their time at Schulich. Online Nomination Forms can be submitted by students and faculty to the Undergraduate Medical Education Office by March 31st. The Progression & Awards Committee will select the recipient each year from the list of nominations. This award was established by a generous gift from the Meds Class of 2003, in memory of their classmate, Dr. Jason Ashley (MD '03). Jason worked as a Diagnostic Radiologist at Laurentian Hospital in Sudbury, Ontario. He was described as a "shining star" and had a wonderful gift of spontaneous humour and joie de vivre that made everyone smile and relax. His brilliance, humour and his larger than life presence will never be forgotten. He could light up the room with his loud laughter and jokes - a born actor and comedian. Teaching sessions and presentations were lively and one never quite knew what to expect. He was unfailingly kind and went out of his way to help others. He was a devoted father and husband. Tragically, Jason died in 2017 at the age of 43.The hope is that this award will honour medical students who embody the same spirit as Jason did.
