Awards of Excellence
PARA Awards of Excellence recognize those who have made positive impacts in their field. Awards are given annually.
Resident Physician Mentorship & Teaching Award
This award recognizes resident physicians who have demonstrated excellence in resident & medical student mentorship and teaching. Two resident physicians from the University of Calgary and two resident physicians from the University of Alberta will each be awarded a prize of $500 annually.
Deadline to nominate: November 30 of each year
To nominate a resident physician, fill out the Resident Physician Mentorship & Teaching Award Form.
Clinical Teaching Award
PARA recognizes and celebrates physician preceptors who have shown excellence in resident physician education. Each year, the Clinical Teaching Award is given to a preceptor based in Calgary, Edmonton and a rural site.
PARA awards a $750 donation to the charity of choice for each of the Clinical Teaching Award recipients.
Deadline to nominate: February 28 of each year
To nominate a preceptor, fill out the Clinical Teaching Award Form.
Well-Being Award
As resident physician well-being is an important issue and one of PARA’s strategic priorities, the Association recognizes outstanding contributions made in this area by a physician based in Calgary, Edmonton and a rural site.
PARA awards a $750 donation to the charity of choice for each of the PARA Well-Being Award recipients. Awarded annually.
Deadline to nominate: February 28 of each year
To nominate a physician fill out the Well-Being Award Form.
Interdisciplinary Teamwork Award
This award was established to recognize our allied-health colleagues who value and exemplify a positive team-based approach and who advocate for healthy and caring work environments for all members of the team and our patients. Up to two awards are given annually.
Award Eligibility: eligible recipients include non-physician colleagues or volunteers who are committed to both enhancing team-based care and the environment where care is provided. Nominees should demonstrate an ability to work positively and productively in a team-centered environment and demonstrate recognition of the challenges associated with extended work shifts or other resident specific circumstances. Awarded annually.
Deadline to nominate: March 31 of each year
To nominate an allied-health colleague fill out the Interdisciplinary Teamwork Award Form.
Resident Physician Leadership Award
This award will recognize a resident physician who has demonstrated outstanding leadership skills during medical residency training. Two resident physicians from the University of Calgary and two resident physicians from the University of Alberta will each be awarded a prize of $500 annually.
Deadline to nominate: November 30 of each year
To nominate a resident physician, fill out the Resident Physician Leadership Award Form.
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Informed about our patients’ health and innovations in medicine. Empowered to create healthy professional working and learning environments. Involved in shaping the future of health care delivery in Alberta.