School of Medicine

School of Medicine Admission Bursary Application

School of Medicine admission bursaries are non-repayable grants. Financial need is the primary consideration in the selection of bursary recipients.

Please note: assessment of eligibility for School of Medicine Admission Bursaries is independent of your assessment for admission to the School of Medicine.

Eligibility

If you are selected for an interview with the School of Medicine you will receive additional information about submitting a School of Medicine Admission Bursary. 

To be eligible for a School of Medicine Admission Bursary a student must:

• Be entering full-time studies in the first year of an undergraduate degree program in the School of Medicine at Queen's in September
• Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada
• Demonstrate financial need*
• Be accessing government student aid for their first year of medical studies**
• Have prior accumulated government student financial debt**

* Demonstrated financial need is based on, but not restricted to the following factors:

• Student and family (if applicable) income
• Number of dependents in family (if applicable)
• Applicant's assets (including savings)
• The full cost of the program of studies
• Books and supplies and basic living expenses.

Students must take advantage of assistance from other sources such as government student aid and/or a student line of credit.

** As part of the consideration for a School of Medicine Admission Bursary there is an emphasis on assisting those students who have and continue to demonstrate need over and above the maximum funding available through government student aid. Therefore, it is expected that students who have prior accumulated government student financial debt are demonstrating a higher level of financial need.

Students who have either not received government student aid, or qualified for only a small amount of government aid, likely have other options available to them and may not be considered for bursary assistance.

School of Medicine students will automatically be assessed for the School of Medicine named admission bursaries by submitting a Queen's School of Medicine Admission Bursary application. Please note: only the name of the award will change after a student has been selected; the value of their bursary will not change depending on the name of the award. 

There is no separate application for these awards.

The following awards have been made available thanks to the generosity of Queen's donors.

Dr. George Callahan Award

Established in March 2017 by the George Callahan Foundation and awarded on the basis of demonstrated financial need and academic achievement to undergraduate students entering the first medical year within the School of Medicine in the Faculty of Health Sciences. Preference will be given to students with the greatest demonstrated financial need who have not received awards of greater value. Consideration may be given, but is not limited to applicants' membership in a historically disadvantaged group or any other factor relating to educational barriers faced by the applicant or to the ability of the applicant to enrich the diversity of the medical school community and the medical profession. The award is renewable for three subsequent years provided the student remains in good academic standing in a full-time course load and financial need remains evident.

Margaret and David Cook Admission Award

Established in May 2016 by David Cook, MD 1975, MSc 1971, and Margaret Cook and awarded on the basis of demonstrated financial need and academic achievement to students entering first year of the School of Medicine in the Faculty of Health Sciences.

Douglas C. Cryderman Award in Medicine 

Established in April 2024 by the Estate of Douglas C. Cryderman, B.Sc.(Chemical Engineering) 1952. Awarded on the basis of demonstrated financial need and academic excellence to full-time students entering first year of undergraduate medical program in the School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, whose address on admission to Queen's University is from the Township of South Stormont. If there are no eligible candidates residing in the Township of South Stormont, then candidates residing in the United Counties of South Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry or the City of Cornwall, Ontario at the time of their application would be eligible for consideration. Applications are to be made to the Office of the University Registrar, Financial Aid and Awards.

Department of Medicine’s Reducing Barriers Bursary

Established in February 2021 by the Southeastern Ontario Academic Medical Organization on behalf of the SEAMO Department of Medicine Physicians. Awarded on the basis of demonstrated financial need to students entering first year of a degree program in the School of Medicine in the Faculty of Health Sciences. Preference will be given to students who self-identify as Black Canadian or Visible Minority/Racialized students. The award is renewable for three subsequent years provided satisfactory academic standing is maintained each year and financial need remains evident.

Murray M. and Ruth S. Fraser Medical Student Award

Established in April 2006 by Dr. Murray Fraser, Meds. 1945, and awarded on the basis of financial need and academic achievement to medical students in the first year program in the School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences.

Dr. Richard H. Gray Memorial Award

Established by Shirley and Duncan Gray in memory of their son, Dr. Richard H. Gray, Meds 1981, and awarded on the basis of financial need to undergraduate students in the first medical year within the School of Medicine in the Faculty of Health Sciences. It is expected that students will use this award to offset educational costs associated with their study of medicine.

Paul and Linda Lucas Bursary in Medicine

Established in January 2013 by Canada's Research-Based Pharmaceutical Companies (Rx&D) in honour of Mr. Paul Lucas, past Chair of the Board of Rx&D and retired CEO of GlaxoSmithKline Inc. Awarded on the basis of demonstrated financial need to students entering the first year of the MD program in the School of Medicine who previously completed the Life Science program in the Faculty of Arts and Science at Queen's University.

Medicine Admission Award for Black Canadians

Established in March 2019 by the Faculty of Health Sciences. Awarded on the basis of demonstrated financial need and academic achievement to Black Canadian students entering first year in the School of Medicine in the Faculty of Health Sciences.

Meds 1964 Bev Lynn Memorial Bursary

Established in July 2011 and last revised in October 2020 by the Class of Meds 1964 leading up to their 50th reunion in 2014 in memory of classmates and Dr. Bev Lynn, Honorary Class President and former Professor of Surgery at Queen’s.  Awarded on the basis of demonstrated financial need to undergraduate students in any year of the School of Medicine in the Faculty of Health Sciences, with preference given to students in first year. 

Raleigh Smith Bursary in Medicine

Established by Mr. Raleigh Smith, retired Clerk of the Ontario Ministry of Health. Awarded on the basis of financial need to a student entering the first medical year within the School of Medicine in the Faculty of Health Sciences at Queen's University who is a resident of Ontario. Renewable for the following three years provided satisfactory academic standing is maintained and financial need remains evident.

Established in October 2014 by the Estate of Susan Elizabeth Phillips and awarded on the basis of academic achievement to students entering first year in the School of Medicine in the Faculty of Health Sciences. Consideration will be given to an applicant's educational and financial disadvantage, membership in a historically disadvantaged group or any other factor relating to educational barriers faced by the applicant or to the ability of the applicant to enrich the diversity of the medical school community and the medical profession. Applicants must supply supporting documentation as defined by Queen's in the OMSAS (Ontario Medical School Application Service) admission instruction booklet. This award is renewable for three subsequent years provided the student remains in good academic standing in a full-time course load. Selection will be made by the School of Medicine Admission Committee.

Apply for the General Bursary – Available to all Queen’s Students.

School of Medicine students will automatically be assessed for the School of Medicine student bursaries by submitting a Queen's General Bursary application (there is no separate application for these awards). 

The following awards have been made available thanks to the generosity of Queen's donors.

Dr. Mustafa K. Alkan Memorial Award

Established in November 2012 by Martha Emma Adeline Bouck (Colley), M.D.,C.M 1959, in memory of her late husband, Dr. Mustafa K. Alkan, an American Pathologist, who was born in Cyprus and educated at the University of Istanbul. He was always grateful for the financial support he received in his undergraduate years from an anonymous donor. Awarded on the basis of demonstrated financial need and academic achievement to undergraduate students in any year of the School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, who have a demonstrated interest in Pediatrics or Pathology.

Armstrong Bursary

Under the will of the late Albert Irvin Armstrong, provision was made for a number of bursaries in the School of Medicine. Awards will be made on the basis of need.

Dr. Thomas J. Boag Memorial Bursary

Established by family and friends of Dr. Thomas J. Boag, Dean, School of Medicine (1975-1982) and Vice-Principal, Health Sciences (1982-1988). Awarded on the basis of financial need to an undergraduate medical student in the Faculty of Health Sciences. Preference will be given to a student who has an interest in Psychiatry. Selection will be made in consultation with the Dean of Health Sciences.

Dr. Ernest A. Boxall Bursary

Established by Dr. Ernest A. Boxall, Meds. '45, and awarded annually on the basis of financial need to a student in good standing in the fourth medical year.

Bradshaw-Errington Bursary

Under the will of the late Russell D. Bradshaw, a fund was established to assist medical student at the University of Toronto, Queen's University, and the University of Western Ontario. Bursaries are awarded to students in any medical year. The candidate's place of residence must be at least 25 miles beyond the corporate limits of Toronto, Kingston, and London.

Brison Family Award in Health Sciences

Established in February 1998 and revised in November 2015 by John W. Brison, Science 1948, Dr. Robert J. Brison, and other family members. Awarded on the basis of demonstrated financial need and academic achievement to students in any year of the Faculty of Health Sciences at Queen's University.

Dr. Martin W. Chepesiuk Award

Established in April 2001 by the Chepesiuk family. Awarded to a student in any medical year in the Faculty of Health Sciences who exhibits academic excellence, participates in intramural sport(s), and has financial need. Selection will be made in consultation with the School of Medicine in the Faculty of Health Sciences.

Dr. W.H. Cole Bursary

Under the will of Dr. W.H. Cole, MD 1908, provision was made for a bursary to be used to assist students in the Medical Program in the School of Medicine. Awards will be made on the basis of financial need.

Dr. William Cornett Memorial Bursary

Established in January 2008 by his children Catherine and Christopher Cornett in memory of their father, William Cornett, M.D. 1945, and awarded on the basis of financial need to undergraduate students in any year in the School of Medicine in the Faculty of Health Sciences.

Cortlandt MacKenzie Bursary

Established in April 2004 by Dr. Cortlandt MacKenzie, Meds '51, and awarded on the basis of financial need to undergraduate students in any medical year in the School of Medicine in the Faculty of Health Sciences at Queen's University.

Dr. Sam Cronk (Medicine 1915) Memorial Bursary

Established in 1997 by Dr. L. Bruce Cronk, Medicine 1946, and Mrs. Harriet E. (Cronk) Simmons, Arts, 1941, in memory of their father. Awarded on the basis of financial need to undergraduate students in any medical year within the School of Medicine in the Faculty of Health Sciences at Queen's University who are residents of Ontario.

Dr. Gary Diotallevi Memorial Award

Established by an anonymous donor, and awarded on the basis of sound academic record and financial need to a full-time medical student in the Faculty of Health Science. Preference will be given to a student from Northern Ontario.

Dr. J. M. Dunn Bursary

Established in April 2001 from the estate of Marion Dunn in memory of her brother, John Dunn and their father, Dr. J.M. Dunn, graduating class of Medicine, 1910. Awarded on the basis of financial need to a full-time medical student in the Faculty of Health Sciences who is a resident of Eastern Ontario. Preference will be given to a student from Leeds County.

Dr. G. Harold Ettinger Testimonial Bursaries

Established by his former students in honour of Dr G. Harold Ettinger, Dean of Medicine at Queen's University from 1949 to 1962. Awarded to medical students in good standing to assist in meeting unexpected financial need; any excess funds will be used to support initiatives to improve teaching and learning in the medical program.

John B. Ewing Bursary

Under the will of the late John Burke Ewing (Med'32), provision was made for a bursary to be awarded annually on the basis of need to a medical student who is a graduate of a high school in the County of Leeds or the County of Frontenac excepting high schools within the municipal limits of the cities of Brockville and Kingston who, in the opinion of the Associate Dean of Undergraduate Medical Studies, is deserving of the award. In the event that there is no eligible candidate for the award, a bursary will be awarded to a medical student who has graduated from a high school located in Ontario and not within the geographical limits of a municipality having a population in excess of twenty-five thousand at the time of high school graduation.

Dr. Ronald A. Ferguson Award

Established in September 2009 by Ronald A. Ferguson, B.Sc. 1961, M.D. 1966, and awarded on the basis of demonstrated financial need, good academic standing, and demonstrated involvement in school or community activities, to students in year three of the School of Medicine in the Faculty of Health Sciences with preference given to students with an interest in Family Medicine.

Dr. Ben Finkelstein Memorial Bursary

Established by Eve Finkelstein (Zbar), Arts 1942, and her family, in memory of her husband Ben Finkelstein, Medicine 1941.  Awarded on the basis of financial need to undergraduate students in the final medical year within the School of Medicine in the Faculty of Health Sciences at Queen's University who are residents of Ontario.

Dr. Ben Finkelstein and Family Bursary

Established in January 2005 in memory of Ben Finkelstein, Medicine 1941, and in honour of those family members who are at present attending Queen's University, by his wife Eve (Zbar) Finkelstein, Arts 1942. Awarded on the basis of financial need to a student in the fourth year of studies in the School of Medicine in the Faculty of Health Sciences at Queen's University.

Dr. William Thomas Gaukrodger Bursary

Established in April 2007 by Alice Gaukrodger, B.A.(Hons) 1951, M.A. 1953, in memory of her husband, William Gaukrodger, M.D. 1953, and awarded on the basis of financial need to second-year medical students in the School of Medicine in the Faculty of Health Sciences.

Dr. W. R. Ghent Memorial Bursary

Established by members of the class of Medicine 1971 in memory of Dr. W.R. Ghent, Medicine 1947 (Honorary 1971 Class President), and in recognition of their 25th reunion. Awarded on the basis of financial need to students in any medical year in the School of Medicine who are residents of Ontario.

Larry Gibson Medical Student Bursary

Established in January 2012 by the Estate of Larry Gibson and awarded on the basis of demonstrated financial need to students in any year of the School of Medicine at Queen's University, who have resided in Kingston, Ontario for not less than ten (10) years prior to attending Queen's University School of Medicine. Preference will be given to students who have an interest in palliative care.

Dr. Chilvers Gooch Scholarship

made for a scholarship to be awarded to a student in any medical year and given on the basis of academic proficiency and need.

W. Gordon Hamilton Bursary in Medicine

Established in November 2004 in memory of Dr. Gordon Hamilton, Meds 1913, by family and friends and awarded on the basis of financial need to students in any year of studies in the School of Medicine in the Faculty of Health Science.

Benjamin Charles Hardiman Bursary

Established by Dr. B.C. Hardiman, (Meds '14). Available to a needy and deserving student in any medical year. Preference shall be given to a relative of an ex-service man or woman.

Margaret Grace Harris Medical Student Bursary

Established in October 2020 by the Estate of Margaret Grace Harris and awarded on the basis of demonstrated financial need to an undergraduate student in any medical year in the School of Medicine in the Faculty of Health Sciences.

Qamar Jehan Hassan Bursary

Established in May 2002  and revised in June 2015 by Wasim Hassan, B.Sc. '68 in memory of his mother, Qamar Jehan Hassan, and awarded on the basis of demonstrated financial need to students in their third or fourth year of studies in Smith Engineering or the School of Medicine. Application should be made to the Office of the University Registrar, Financial Aid and Awards by October 31. Value: variable.

E. Shannon Howard Medical Student Bursary

Established in November 2015 by E. Shannon Howard, BCom 1975, and awarded on the basis of demonstrated financial need to students in any year of the School of Medicine at Queen's University.

Dr. Robert Hudson Memorial Award

Established in September 2017 by Marie Nicole Florent, BA 1988, MPA 2001, LLM 2006, in memory of her husband, Queen's Professor Dr. Robert W. Hudson. Awarded on the basis of academic achievement and demonstrated financial need and to students in any year of the School of Medicine in the Faculty of Health Sciences. Preference will be given to students in the following order of priority: (a) Indigenous students from Nunavut; (b) Indigenous students from the Yukon or the Northwest Territories; (c) Indigenous students from elsewhere in Canada; (d) students who are residents of Nunavut, Yukon or Northwest Territories. Selection will be made by the Office of the University Registrar, Financial Aid and Awards, as delegated by the Senate Committee on Scholarships and Student Aid.

Dr. Ernest A. and Edna F. Johnson Bursary

Established by Dr. Ernest A. Johnson, Medicine 1938, and his wife, Edna. Awarded on the basis of financial need to undergraduate students in the final medical year within the School of Medicine in the Faculty of Health Sciences at Queen's University who are residents of Ontario.

Justus Bursary in Health Sciences

Established in September 2006 by the estate of Howard Willis Justus, M.D. 1928, and awarded on the basis of financial need to medical students in the School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences.

Dr. Clair Johnston Locke Memorial Bursary

Established in October 2006 from the estate of Helen Audrey Locke in memory of her husband, Dr. Clair Johnston Locke, Meds. 1935, and awarded on the basis of financial need to students in the School of Medicine in the Faculty of Health Sciences.

Andrew and Ann Kertesz Bursary

Established in February 2021 by Andrew Kertesz, MD 1960, and Ann Kertesz. Awarded on the basis of demonstrated financial need to undergraduate students in any year of the School of Medicine in the Faculty of Health Sciences. Preference will be given to students who are immigrants or whose parents are immigrants to Canada.

Kenneth E. Kraemer Bursary

Under the will of the late Kenneth Esca Kraemer, a bursary fund has been established to assist medical students in financial need.

Honourable Ray Lawson Award

An award established by the Honourable Ray Lawson to be given annually to a student entering the third year of the medical program on the basis of financial need and academic proficiency.

Dr. Bill and Barbara Leacy Medical Student Bursary

Established in May 2016 by the family of Dr. Bill Leacy, M.D. 1960, and Barbara Leacy, B.A. 1957. Awarded on the basis of demonstrated financial need to undergraduate students in any year of the School of Medicine in the Faculty of Health Sciences.

Victor Gok Leung Lee Memorial Award

The terms for this award are cross listed with named General Bursaries, Arts and Science, Biology.

Dan Lynch Award

Established in February 2011 by a bequest from Jane and Michael J. Lynch, Meds 1958, in honour and memory of his great grandfather, Dan Lynch, who was an intrepid stone mason. Awarded on the basis of financial need and academic achievement to students in the final medical year in the School of Medicine in the Faculty of Health Sciences.

Michael Joseph Lynch Excellence Award in Medicine

Established in October 2017 by Michael J. Lynch, Meds 1958, and awarded on the basis of demonstrated financial need and academic achievement to students in the third medical year in the School of Medicine in the Faculty of Health Sciences.

Dr. M. Gerald Lynch Awards in Medicine

Established in April 2002 by Dr. Michael J. Lynch, Meds 1958, in memory of his father, Dr. M. Gerald Lynch, Meds 1921. Two awards to be given annually on the basis of financial need and academic achievement to students entering the second medical year within the Faculty of Health Sciences at Queen's University.

Dr. Michael Mansfield Howell Bursary

Established by the family of Dr. Michael Mansfield Howell and awarded on the basis of financial need to a student in the School of Medicine.

A. Colin and Merylin M. McKinley Bursary

Established by Merylin M. McKinley, Arts '56, and A. Colin McKinley, Meds '58, and awarded on the basis of financial need to an undergraduate medical student(s) in the Faculty of Health Sciences at Queen's University. Preference will be given to Indigenous students or students coming from rural areas who indicate a desire to work in a rural area.

Medicine 1951 Bursary

Established by members of the class of Medicine 1951 in recognition of their 45th reunion. Awarded on the basis of financial need to students in any medical year in the School of Medicine who are residents of Ontario.

Meds 1953 Bursary

Established in January 2003 by members of the class of Medicine 1953 to mark the occasion of their 50th reunion. Awarded on the basis of financial need to students in any undergraduate medical year in the School of Medicine in the Faculty of Health Sciences at Queen's University.

Meds 1954 Bursary

Established in July 2004 by members of the Class of Medicine 1954 and awarded on the basis of financial need to students in any medical year in the School of Medicine in the Faculty of Health Sciences at Queen's University.

Medicine 1955 Bursary

Established in November 2005 by members of the Class of Medicine 1955 in honour of their 50th Reunion and awarded on the basis of financial need to undergraduate medical students in the School of Medicine in the Faculty of Health Sciences.

Medicine 1956 Bursary

Established by members of the class of Medicine 1956 in recognition of their 40th reunion. Awarded on the basis of financial need to students in any medical year in the School of Medicine who are residents of Ontario.

Medicine 1956 50th Reunion Bursary

Established in February 2007 by members of the class of Medicine 1956 in recognition of their 50th anniversary of their graduation. Awarded on the basis of financial need to students in any medical year in the School of Medicine in the Faculty of Health Sciences at Queen's University.

Medicine 1957 Bursary

Established by members of the class of Medicine 1957 in recognition of their 40th reunion. Awarded on the basis of financial need to undergraduate students in any medical year within the School of Medicine in the Faculty of Health Sciences at Queen's University, who are residents of Ontario.

Meds 1958 Memorial Bursary

Established in April 2004 by members of the class of Medicine 1958 in recognition of their 45th reunion and as a memorial to the loss of class members and family. Awarded on the basis of financial need to undergraduate students in any medical year in the School of Medicine in the Faculty of Health Sciences at Queen's University.

Meds 1959 Bursary

Established in October 2010 by the class of Meds 1959 in celebration of their 50th reunion and awarded on the basis of demonstrated financial need to undergraduate students in any year of the School of Medicine in the Faculty of Health Sciences.

Meds 1961 Jack and Beryl Kerr Bursary

Established in October 2003 by members of Meds'61 on the occasion of their 40th reunion and in honour of Jack and Beryl Kerr, Honorary Class Presidents for the Class of Medicine 1961. Awarded on the basis of demonstrated financial need to undergraduate students in any medical year within the School of Medicine in the Faculty of Health Sciences at Queen's University.

Medicine 1962 Bursary

Established by members of the class of Medicine 1962 in recognition of their 35th reunion. Awarded on the basis of financial need to undergraduate students in any medical year within the School of Medicine in the Faculty of Health Sciences at Queen's University, who are residents of Ontario.

Meds 1963 Bursary

Established in March 1980 and revised in January 2019 by the Class of Medicine 1963 in celebration of their 15th reunion in 1978. Awarded on the basis of demonstrated financial need to undergraduate students in any year of the School of Medicine in the Faculty of Health Sciences.

Meds 1965 Memorial Bursary

Established by the class of Meds '65 in memory of classmates. Awarded on the basis of financial need to students in any medical year in the School of Medicine.

Meds 1968 Andrew and Margaret Bruce Bursary

Established in February 1997 by members of the class of Medicine of 1968 on the occasion of their 30th reunion and re-named in October 2018 in honour of Dr. Andrew Bruce, honorary class president, and his wife Mrs. Margaret Bruce. Awarded on the basis of demonstrated financial need to undergraduate students in any medical year in the School of Medicine in the Faculty of Health Sciences at Queen's University.

Meds 1971 Bursary

Established in May 2007 by the class of Medicine 1971 in honour of their 35th Reunion and awarded on the basis of financial need to undergraduate students in any year in the School of Medicine in the Faculty of Health Sciences.

Meds 1972 Jack Milliken Bursary

Established by members of the class of Medicine 1972 in recognition of their 25th reunion. The name of the bursary was amended on the occasion of their 30th reunion in memory of Jack Milliken, whose teaching and guidance inspired class members. Awarded on the basis of financial need to undergraduate students in any medical year within the School of Medicine in the Faculty of Health Sciences at Queen's University, who are residents of Ontario.

Meds 1973 Bursary

Established in May 2007 by members of the class of Medicine 1973 on the occasion of their 30th reunion. Awarded on the basis of financial need to undergraduate students in any year in the School of Medicine in the Faculty of Health Sciences.

Meds 1975 Bursary

Established in April 2001 by the Class of Medicine 1975 on the occasion of their 25th reunion and last revised in June 2022. Awarded on the basis of demonstrated financial need to students in any year of the School of Medicine in the Faculty of Health Sciences at Queen’s University. 

Meds 1976 Bursary

Established by members of the Class of Medicine 1976 on the occasion of their 25th reunion. Awarded on the basis of financial need to students in any undergraduate medical year in the Faculty of Health Sciences at Queen's University.

Meds 1977 Bursary Ron Wigle Bursary

Established in November 2002 by members of the Class of Medicine 1977 on the occasion of their 25th reunion and re-named in September 2017 in memory of their honorary Class President, Dr. Ron Wigle, M.D. 1965. Awarded on the basis of demonstrated financial need to undergraduate students in any medical year in the School of Medicine in the Faculty of Health Sciences at Queen's University.

Meds 1978 Bursary

Established in January 2004 by members of the Class of Medicine 1978 on the occasion of their 25th reunion and last revised in June 2022. Awarded on the basis of demonstrated financial need to students in any year of the School of Medicine in the Faculty of Health Sciences at Queen's University.

Meds 1979 Bursary

Established in July 2004 by members of the Class of Medicine 1979 and awarded on the basis of financial need to students in any medical year in the School of Medicine in the Faculty of Health Sciences at Queen's University. 

Meds 1984 Bursary

Established in May 2007 by members of the class of Medicine 1984, and awarded on the basis of financial need to undergraduate students in any year in the School of Medicine in the Faculty of Health Sciences.

Meds 1985 Bursary

Established in October 2015 by the class of Medicine 1985 in celebration of their 30th reunion. Awarded on the basis of demonstrated financial need to undergraduate students in any year of the School of Medicine in the Faculty of Health Sciences.

Meds 1985 Dan Yeh Bursary

Established in October 2010 by members of the class of Medicine 1985 in memory of their classmate Dan Yeh, M.D. 1985, and awarded on the basis of demonstrated financial need to undergraduate students in any year of the School of Medicine at Queen's University.

Meds 1987 Bursary

Established in April 2014 by the class of Meds 1987 following their 25th reunion in 2012. Awarded on the basis of demonstrated financial need to undergraduate students in any year of the School of Medicine in the Faculty of Health Sciences.

Medicine 1988 Bursary

Established in September 2008 by the class of Medicine 1988 and awarded on the basis of demonstrated financial need to students in any year of the School of Medicine.

Meds 1989 Bursary

Established in February 2010 by the class of Medicine 1989 in recognition of their 15th and 20th reunions and awarded on the basis of demonstrated financial need to students in any year of the School of Medicine.

Meds 1992 Bursary

Established in May 2018 by the Class of Medicine 1992 in celebration of their 25th reunion. Awarded on the basis of demonstrated financial need to undergraduate students in any year of the School of Medicine in the Faculty of Health Sciences.  Applications are to be made to the Office of the University Registrar, Financial Aid and Awards by 31 October.

Medicine 2001 Bursary

Established in December 2016 by the Class of Medicine 2001 in celebration of their 15th reunion. Awarded on the basis of demonstrated financial need to undergraduate students in any year of the School of Medicine in the Faculty of Health Sciences.

Dr. M. Menzies Medical Bursary

Established in July 2011 by the estate of Dr. M. Albert Menzies, Meds 1945, and awarded to full-time undergraduate medical students in any year in the School of Medicine on the basis of financial need.

R. I. Merritt Bursary

Established by Nathan Star, this bursary is available to a student in the final year. The award will be based on the recommendation of the Head of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, taking into account scholastic attainment and financial need.

Moore-Fairbairn Bursary

Established in 1997 by Dr. William Morley Moore, Medicine 1962, and Carole Christena (Fairbairn) Moore, R.N., Kingston General Hospital 1960, in memory of Clifford Douglas Moore, Medicine 1928, and Alfreda May (Morley) Moore, R.N., Kingston General Hospital 1928. Awarded on the basis of financial need to undergraduate students in any medical year within the School of Medicine in the Faculty of Health Sciences at Queen's University who are residents of Ontario.

Dr. Mona Mulligan Medical Bursary

Established in April 2006 and last revised in January 2019 by Dr. Mona Mulligan, a former faculty member of the School of Medicine. Awarded on the basis of demonstrated financial need to undergraduate students in any year in the School of Medicine in the Faculty of Health Sciences. Preference will be given to Indigenous students.

Dr. and Mrs. Frank D. Newell Scholarship

Established by Dr. F.D. Newell (Meds '46) and Mrs. Newell. A number of scholarships are awarded annually to cover the cost of tuition. Awards will be made to students in good standing on the basis of need.

Dr. Fergus O'Connor Bursary

In honour of the late Dr Fergus O'Connor Sr., Meds '06, the late Dr. Maurice O'Connor, Meds '34, and Dr Fergus O'Connor Jr., Meds '36, and Dr. Paul O'Connor, Meds '69, a bursary has been established by members of the family to assist students in the School of Medicine. Awards will be made on the basis of need provided the student has good academic standing.

William E. O'Hara Undergraduate Medicine Bursary

Established in November 2002 by a bequest from the estate of William E. O'Hara, M.D. 1946, and awarded on the basis of financial need to students registered in second, third, or fourth year in the School of Medicine in the Faculty of Health Sciences.

Dr. Joseph and Mary Louise Parisi Award in Medicine

Established in May 2007 by Joseph Parisi, M.D. 1984, F.R.C.S.C., and Mary Louise Parisi, B.A. (Hons.) 1986, B.Ed. 1988, and awarded on the basis of financial need and academic achievement to undergraduate students in any year in the School of Medicine in the Faculty of Health Sciences.

Dr. John A. Percival Bursary

Established in December 1999 by the family of John A. Percival, Meds 1933 and revised in March 2021. Awarded on the basis of demonstrated financial need to students in third or fourth year of the School of Medicine in the Faculty of Health Sciences who have an interest in family medicines.

Dr. Stanley H. and Mildred E. Perkins Bursary

Established from a bequest by Mildred E. Perkins, in the name of herself and Dr. Stanley H. Perkins, M.D. 1918, and awarded to a student in any year of the Medical program on the basis of financial need. The bursary will be used to assist with the cost of tuition.

Susan Elizabeth Phillips Bursary in Medicine

Established in October 2014 by the Estate of Susan Elizabeth Phillips and awarded on the basis of demonstrated financial need to undergraduate students in any year in the School of Medicine in the Faculty of Health Sciences.

Stanley and Jean Pitt Bursary

Established in October 2006 from the estate of Jean Pitt, B.A. 1932, and Stanley Pitt, Sc. 1930, and awarded on the basis of financial need to students in any year in the School of Medicine in the Faculty of Health Sciences.

Pokrupa-Smith Medical Student Bursary

Established in February 2006 by friends and family of Karen Smith, MD 1982, and Ron Pokrupa and awarded on the basis of financial need to students in their second, third, or fourth year in the School of Medicine, with a preference given to students with an interest in neuroscience.

John Puxty Studies in Aging Memorial Bursary

Established in November 2003 in memory of his late father by Dr. John Puxty and awarded on the basis of financial need to students in the Faculty of Health Sciences pursuing studies in geriatrics or gerontology.

Queen's Medical Student Bursary

Established in October 2002 by the School of Medicine and awarded on the basis of financial need to students in any medical year in the School of Medicine in the Faculty of Health Sciences.

Dr Patricia Radcliffe & Dr Roland Radcliffe Award

Established by Patricia A Radcliffe, Meds '53, and Roland W Radcliffe, Meds '53.  Awarded on the basis of demonstrated financial need, academic achievement, and involvement in extra-curricular activities to students registered in the second year in the School of Medicine in the Faculty of Health Sciences.  The award is renewable in the third and fourth years based on satisfactory academic standing and provided financial need remains evident.

James H. Rattray Memorial Bursary

Established by Major James H. Rattray, MC, a number of bursaries may be awarded to students in good standing in any medical year on the basis of need.

Dr. Cecil Reid Patience Bursary

Established by gifts from the estate of Dr. Cecil Reid Patience, Medicine 1928. Awarded on the basis of financial need to students in any medical year in the School of Medicine who are residents of Ontario.

Harry Cameron Robinson Bursary

Established from the estate of Harry Cameron Robinson, M.D. 1930. Awarded on the basis of financial need to students in any medical year in the School of Medicine who are residents of Ontario.

Rutherford-Noel Family Award

The terms for this award are cross listed with named General Bursaries, Nursing.

School of Medicine Bursary

Awarded on the basis of financial need to students in any medical year in the Faculty of Health Sciences who are residents of Ontario.

Dean Barry Smith Bursary

Established in November 2000 by the Aescupalian Society, friends and colleagues in honour of Dean Barry Smith, Meds '69, for his years of service to the Faculty of Health Sciences at Queen's University. Awarded on the basis of financial need to a student in the School of Medicine, with preference to an Indigenous student.

L. M. A. Smith and Evelyn Smith Bursary

In honour of L.M.A. Smith (Sci '36) and Evelyn Smith (nee Shillington), (Arts '35), a bursary has been established by their children, Allison, Gordon, Norman, and Anthony, to assist students in the School of Medicine. Awards will be made on the basis of need to students in good standing.

Adiel Steacy Memorial Scholarship

The Adiel Steacy Scholarships are to be used for the support of students of high quality from the Brockville Secondary Schools who are in need of assistance to enable them to pursue the study of medicine at Queen's University. Scholarships will be awarded annually in any of the four medical years. If a student of high quality is not available from Brockville, a student who obtained secondary school education from elsewhere in Ontario may be chosen.

L. Jean Toews & Henry B. Toews Bursary in Medicine

Established by L. Jean Toews, Meds. 1955, and Henry B. Toews, and awarded on the basis of financial need to students in third or fourth year in the School of Medicine in the Faculty of Health Sciences.

Dr. Louis J.M. Tremblay Bursary

Established in July 1999 by Dr. Louis J.M. Tremblay, M.D. 1952, and Mary Tremblay, BA (Hons) 1951, revised in May 2017 and awarded on the basis of demonstrated financial need to students in any year of the School of Medicine in the Faculty of Health Sciences at Queen's University.

John D. B. Walton Bursary

Established by John D.B. Walton, Arts '45 and awarded to students in the third year of the School of Medicine on the basis of financial need.

John McGill Yourex Bursary

Under the will of A. Eleanor Yourex, in honour of her father, Dr. John M. Yourex, provision was made for bursaries to be used to assist students in the Medical Program in the School of Medicine. Awards will be made on the basis of academic excellence and financial need.

To be considered by the School of Medicine for these scholarships, a student must apply with:

• A cover letter addressing how you meet the criteria of the scholarship
• A resume or curriculum vitae
• Additional documentation requested in the award description (e.g. letter of reference)

Each award has a unique set of criteria and deadlines.

• Please read the description of each award carefully
• Students are welcome to apply for more than one award; however a separate application must be submitted for each award
• Please pay close attention to the application instructions and deadlines

Details of award applications are available from the Undergraduate Medical Education Awards Office.

Students will be notified by either Financial Aid and Awards or their faculty if they have been selected for an award. 

The following awards have been made available thanks to the generosity of Queen's donors.

Aesculapian Society Award

Established in January 2019 by the Aesculapian Society and awarded to medical students in any year who are participating in an experiential learning opportunity outside Kingston. Preference will be given to students in their clerkship years. Experiential learning opportunities may include, but are not limited to, clinical research and clinical electives. Applications will be evaluated on the degree to which the proposed experiential learning opportunity will enhance and broaden the student's medical knowledge and skills. Applications, along with supporting documentation, must be submitted to the Undergraduate Medical Education Office by 1 February. Selection will be made by the Undergraduate Medical Education Awards Committee.

Ivan T. Beck Research Prize in Digestive Diseases

Established in November 2000 by Ivan T. Beck, Emeritus Professor, Faculty of Health Sciences, to stimulate physicians to become Clinical Investigators in the field of Digestive Diseases. The prize will be awarded to a competitor for the best research study carried out during the year in the field of gastrointestinal physiology, pathophysiology or clinical investigation. The prize recipient must be an undergraduate medical student, a Resident in any discipline dealing with gastrointestinal problems (medicine, surgery, pediatrics, pathology, radiology, or other associated field), or a Research Fellow with medical undergraduate training. Application should be made through the Office of the Director of the Gastrointestinal Disease Research Unit.

Beatrice and Harold Cohen Scholarship in Medical Ethics

Established in November 2002 and revised in March 2017 by James M. Cohen, Medicine 1973, to honour his parents, Beatrice and Harold Cohen, and in appreciation of Queen's University. Awarded to a graduating student who exhibited high academic achievement throughout the undergraduate curriculum in bioethics, and manifested ethically appropriate behaviour in both interpersonal and clinical interactions. The recipient shall be nominated by his or her peers and course instructors as someone who demonstrates ethically appropriate behaviour in interpersonal and clinical interactions. Nominations must be submitted to the Office of Bioethics by 15 March. Selection will be made by the members of the Office of Bioethics.

Global Health Elective Award

Established in March 2007 and revised in January 2019 by the Aesculapian Society and the Faculty of Health Sciences. Awarded to medical students in any year who are participating in an experiential learning opportunity outside of Canada or an opportunity that embodies the intent of this award within remote areas of Canada. Preference will be given to students registered in the Global Health Certificate program. Applications will be evaluated on the degree to which the proposed experiential learning opportunity will enhance and broaden the student’s global health competencies, medical knowledge, and clinical skills.  Applications, along with supporting documentation, must be submitted to the Undergraduate Medical Education Office by 1 February. Selection will be made by the Undergraduate Medical Education Awards Committee based on the recommendations of the Office of Professional Development and Educational Scholarship (which includes Global Health).

Victor Lyall Goodwill Memorial Essay Prize

This prize was founded in 1936 by Mrs. Florence M. Goodwill of Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, in memory of her late husband, Dr. Victor Lyall Goodwill. The award is made annually to the student of the second, third, or fourth medical year who submits the best essay dealing with some aspect of Mental Health or Disease. Essays will be expected to show evidence that candidates have consulted the pertinent original literature, not merely textbooks and reviews. Essays submitted for this prize should be handed in to the Professor of Psychiatry not later than 15 March.

J. D. Hatcher Award

Established by Medical Alumni, Colleagues in the Faculty of Health Sciences (Medicine) and friends, and awarded to an undergraduate medical student to be used for a clinical or research critical enquiry elective, or equivalent project, normally outside Kingston. The applications must include an outline of the nature of the project, a supporting letter from the host Supervisor/Institution, an estimate of travel and maintenance costs associated with the project, and two letters of recommendation from recent professors. Academic performance will be taken into account. Application forms are available in the Department of Biomedical and Molecular Sciences, Botterell Hall, Room 563, and must be received by 8 March. The selection of the candidate(s) will be made by the Dean of Health Sciences on the recommendation of a committee, composed by members from the Department of Biomedical and Molecular Sciences and the university community.

Peter Morrin Prize in Nephrology

Established in April 2002 by colleagues and friends upon Dr. Peter Morrin's retirement from the School of Medicine, Division of Nephrology, to recognize his many years of collaboration and leadership in clinical Nephrology. Awarded annually to a student in the fourth medical year obtaining the highest overall standing in Nephrology, or in medical ethics related to nephrology. Students who have not completed the nephrology clinical rotation may submit a paper prepared on medical ethics in nephrology. Students who have completed the nephrology clinical rotation may improve their consideration for this prize by submitting such paper as described above. Selection will be made by the Division of Nephrology committee.

Alice Pierce Waddington Scholarships

Under the terms of the will of Alice Pierce Waddington, a benefactress of Queen's University, provision has been made for scholarships to be awarded in the field of Psychology as applied to the practice of medicine. These scholarships will normally be awarded to students who have completed an elective or project in relation to the psychosocial aspects of medicine. Awards will be based on a report describing the project. All reports must be submitted to the Associate Dean, Undergraduate Medical Education by the date for submission of the second year elective report. Project reports should not have received a previous award within the Faculty.

Samuel Wigdor Medical Scholarship

Established in September 2013 by the Estate of Samuel Wigdor and awarded on the basis of academic excellence in undergraduate research to a third year student on the basis of their coursework and a research project presented at the Medical Student Research Showcase. The scholarship is to be used to fund attendance at a conference of the student's choice, as approved by the Scholar Competency Lead. Selection will be by the Undergraduate Medical Education Awards Committee on the recommendation of the Scholar Competency Team. Applications to be submitted to Undergraduate Medical Education by 15 October.

James Walker Wood Scholarship in Medicine

Established in October 2014 and revised in March 2019 by The Walker Wood Foundation in memory of Dr. James Walker Wood. Awarded on the basis of comprehensive achievement in all educational domains and involvement in extra-curricular or community activities to a graduating medical student who will be entering a residency program in family medicine. Awarded to Canadian Citizens or permanent residents. Preference will be given to students who are from a rural area and/or to students who demonstrate an interest in rural family medicine.  Selection will be made by the Undergraduate Medical Education Awards Committee on the recommendation of the Queen's Family Medicine Undergraduate Education Committee. Applications to be submitted to the Department of Family Medicine by 1 April.

Established in October 2014 by Dr. Peter Shedden, M.D. 1986, in honour of his parents Margaret and William Shedden. Awarded on the basis of academic excellence to students entering first year in the School of Medicine in the Faculty of Health Sciences. Selection will be made by the School of Medicine Admission Committee

At the end of each academic year, the School of Medicine reviews student achievement during that year. Top students are selected to receive one (or more) of the many upper-year scholarships, prizes, and other merit-based awards. Only those students selected to receive a scholarship or award will be notified. 

The following awards have been made available thanks to the generosity of Queen's donors.

W.G. Anglin Scholarship in Surgery

Established by Mrs. D. G. Anglin in memory of Dr. W. G. Anglin, Professor of Clinical Surgery, 1896-1919. Awarded on the basis of standing in Surgery.

Dr. Ernest C. Armstrong Prize

Provided for in the will of the late Dr. Ernest C. Armstrong of London, Ontario. Awarded to the student who attains the highest standing in Clinical Skills.

Associated Medical Services/Boyd Upper Award

Established by the Associated Medical Services Incorporated (AMS), in recognition of the longstanding contributions of Dr. Boyd Upper, Medicine 1953. Awarded on the basis of outstanding achievement in history of medicine research to undergraduate students in any medical year in the Faculty of Health Sciences at Queen's University, who are residents of Ontario, to attend medical conferences. Eligible students must have completed an independent scholarly research paper on the history of medicine and have had a paper accepted for presentation at a scholarly meeting. The award will be presented in the spring of each year and the recipient will be determined in consultation with the Hannah Professor.

Daniel MacTavish Baker Scholarship

Under the will of the late Daniel MacTavish Baker provision was made for a scholarship to be awarded under conditions to be determined by the School of Medicine. This scholarship will be awarded to the student obtaining the third highest standing in the examinations of the first medical year.

Barsky Prize in Ophthalmology

Established in 1961 by Dr. David Barsky and last revised in January 2023. Awarded on the basis of academic excellence in a research project in Ophthalmology to students in any year of an MD degree program. Selection will be made by the Undergraduate Medical Education Awards Committee upon the recommendation of the Department of Ophthalmology.

Nathan E. Berry Prize in Urology

Established by the children of Dr. N.E. Berry, in honour of their father, the first Professor of Urology at Queen's University. Awarded on graduation to the student judged by the Professor to be the most proficient in Urology, not necessarily the one with the highest examination standing.

The J. Delmar Blaine, MD, Meds 1949 & Ethel G. Blaine, RN, Scholarship

Established in April 2006 by Dr. James Delmar Blaine, Meds 1949, and Mrs. Ethel Blaine, RN, and awarded to Canadian citizens or permanent resident undergraduate medical students who achieve the highest and second highest grades in their respective years and to the top two graduating students who have achieved the highest and second highest overall standing over the four years of undergraduate study within the School of Medicine in the Faculty of Health Sciences.

Bryan George Blair Memorial Prize

Established in memory of Dr. Bryan George Blair by his parents and awarded on graduation to the student who, during the last three years of the medical course, has shown the greatest proficiency in Internal Medicine.

Frederick Boyd Prize

Awarded to a member of the final year class who is considered by the Faculty to be the most deserving and competent, not necessarily the student who obtained the best marks.

Franklin and Helene Bracken Scholarships in Medicine

Established in memory of Dr. Franklin C. Bracken, Meds 1911, through a bequest from Mrs. Helene Bracken. Awarded annually to medical students in the Faculty of Health Sciences for highest, second highest, third, fourth, fifth and sixth highest academic standing in Phase I, Phase IIA, Phase IIB, Phase IIC, and Phase IIE.

Michael Brown Memorial Award in Oncology

Established by the Queen's Medical Class of 1959, in memory of their classmate, Dr. Michael Brown. The award will be given annually to the final year medical student who has shown the best scholarly and clinical aptitude in the field of Oncology based on performance in the academic and clinical work of the Department of Oncology. The Chairman of the Undergraduate Education Committee will recommend to the department, for approval, the name of the student to receive the award. Selection will be made on the basis of examination results for the oncology portion of the curriculum and the evaluation of clinical teachers following the completion of clinical rotations in the Department of Oncology. The award will not normally be given to students who have had no clinical experience in Oncology.

Canadian Association for Ileitis and Colitis Book Prize

This prize is awarded in the third medical year on the basis of performance in the examinations of the Gastroenterology course.

Isaac Cohen Scholarship

A scholarship donated by Isaac Cohen of Kingston, Ontario and awarded to a student of the first medical year on the basis of standing in Microbiology and Immunology.

Dr. Osler Briggs Dickinson Scholarship

Established by a bequest from Liane Dickinson in memory of her husband Dr. Osler Briggs Dickinson, Meds '35. Awarded to a student in the fourth medical year for an outstanding performance in surgery.

A. J. Douglas Prize in Community Health and Epidemiology

Endowed by Miss Frances Douglas in memory of her father, Dr. A.J. Douglas, to be awarded to a student in the fourth medical year who has shown the greatest human understanding and responsibility for the welfare and health of patients in the opinion of the Professor of Community Health and Epidemiology.

Richie Dowd Memorial Prize

Established by Dr. and Mrs. Richie Dowd in memory of their son, Milton Richie Dowd. Awarded annually on the basis of standing in Practical Gross Anatomy.

Dr. Jennie Gillespie Drennan Medical Scholarship

Established in April 2002 by Miss Margaret Saunders in Memory of her aunt, Dr. Jennie Gillespie Drennan., Meds 1895, to provide an annual scholarship to one or more women based on academic standing in the fourth medical year. The recipient must be pursuing post-graduate studies in Medicine or Surgery at Queen's University.

Helen E. Dwyer Memorial Scholarship

Presented by the late Dr. James G. Dwyer of New York and awarded to the student making the highest standing in the course in Histology and Embryology.

G. H. Ettinger Scholarship

This scholarship, named in honour of Dr. G. Harold Ettinger, former Dean of the School of Medicine is awarded at the end of the fourth medical year to the student who has made the most effective contribution to the study of the specialty of Family Medicine.

Edgar Forrester Prize

Awarded to the student with the highest standing in medicine in the final year.

Edgar Forrester Scholarships

Under the will of the late Edgar H. Robinson provision was made for the following scholarships to be awarded in each medical year: a scholarship for the highest standing and one for second highest standing at the end of each year.

Dean Fowler Prize

Awarded to the student with the highest standing in the final year.

Dr. S. L. Fransman Prize in Diagnostic Radiology

Established in April 2002 by Dr. S.L. Fransman and Mrs. Bertha Fransman to recognize Dr. Fransman's contribution to the Department of Diagnostic Radiology. Awarded annually to a student completing the fourth medical year who is entering a residency program specializing in the field of Diagnostic Radiology. Preference will be given to students with an expressed or proven interest in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). Selection of the recipient will be made by the Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences.

Thomas Gibson Scholarship

Established in memory of Professor Thomas Gibson, Head of the Department of Pharmacology 1924-1938, and awarded to the student who obtains the highest overall standing in Pharmacology.

Gilmour Prize in Biochemistry

A bequest by Florence P. Gilmour in memory of her husband, Dr. Omar W. Gilmour, graduate of Medicine in 1929. Awarded to the student in the second medical year judged by the Professors to be the most proficient in Biochemistry.

Gilmour Prize in Physiology

A bequest by Florence P. Gilmour in memory of her husband, Dr. Omar W. Gilmour, graduate in Medicine 1929. Awarded annually to the student of the second medical year judged by the Professors to be the most proficient in Physiology, not necessarily the one with the highest examination standing.

Shane Daniel Klein Scholarship in Family Medicine

Established in October 2015 in memory of Shane Daniel Klein, M.D. 2015, by his family and parents James and Shirley Klein. Awarded on the basis of comprehensive achievement in all educational domains to graduating medical students who will be entering a residency program in Family Medicine, with preference to students entering the Family Medicine residency program at Queen's University. Selection will be made by the Undergraduate Medical Education Awards Committee upon the recommendation of the Department of Family Medicine.

Victor Lyall Goodwill Memorial Scholarship in Internal Medicine

This scholarship was founded in 1937 by Mrs. Florence M. Goodwill of Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, in memory of her late husband, Dr. Victor Lyall Goodwill. Awarded annually to a second year student in the School of Medicine in consideration of his or her standing in written and clinical oral examinations of the curriculum and his or her capacity to examine patients as brought out by the written clinical histories of cases assigned. Selection will be made by the UGME Awards Committee.

Dr. Ian Maxwell Gourley Prize

Established by Mrs. B.S. McPhee of Vankleek Hill, Ontario, in honour of Ian Maxwell Gourley, MD, CM, Queen's 1931. Awarded annually to the student who attains the highest standing in Paediatrics.

Groll Prize in Clinical Studies

Established in May 2002 and revised in April 2014 by friends and colleagues in honour of Dr. Aubrey Groll upon his retirement in 1999 from the Department of Medicine in the Faculty of Health Sciences. Awarded to a graduating student in the Department of Medicine in the Faculty of Health Sciences who demonstrates exemplary interpersonal communication skills with patients and problem formulation in Internal Medicine clinical skills. Selection will be made by the School of Medicine Awards Committee.

Mabel Truax Hamm Scholarship in Biochemistry

Given by Thomas T. Bower, MBE of Winnipeg, Manitoba, in memory of his wife Mabel Truax Hamm (1866-1949). Awarded annually to the student making the highest standing in Biochemistry in the first medical year.

Bob Henry Award

Established in March 2009 by Elizabeth (Joy) Beazley, B.A. 1977, in memory of her late husband, William Robert (Bob) Henry, and awarded to undergraduate students in any year in the School of Medicine or the School of Nursing in the Faculty of Health Sciences. The Award will be granted to students who demonstrate the highest standard in clinical care, compassion and interpersonal communication with other disciplines. The Award will be granted to Medicine students in even years and to Nursing Students in odd years. Selection will be made in alternating years by the Awards Committee of Medicine and Nursing respectively.

Sylvanus Joy Scholarship

A scholarship awarded to the student in the first medical year making the highest standing in Pharmacology.

Henry Kaufman Memorial Prize

In memory of Henry Kaufman, this prize is awarded to the student in the fourth medical year who, while applying his or her academic proficiency, has shown the greatest human understanding and responsibility towards the needs of the patient.

Stanley F. Leavine Scholarship

Established in memory of her father by Dr. Desta F. Leavine, and awarded to the student who obtains the highest standing in Pathology.

Reuben Wells Leonard Penultimate Year Scholarships

Under the will of the late Reuben Wells Leonard, provision was made for scholarships to be awarded to the students obtaining second and third highest standing, respectively, at the end of the year.

Frederick Henry Lougher Scholarship

Under the will of the late Dr. Lougher provision was made for a scholarship to be awarded to the student taking fourth highest place in the third medical year.

Phillips Macdonnell Memorial Award

Established in memory of a former member of the Faculty and awarded annually to a student of high quality in the fourth medical year who has been accepted into the Queen's postgraduate course for the education of specialists in Family Medicine. The award will be made on the recommendation of the Head of Family Medicine.

Malloch Fund in Paediatrics

Given by the F. David Malloch Memorial Foundation in memory of F. David Malloch, Engineering 1951, and of other members of the Malloch Family associated with Queen's University since its earliest days. The income is to be used to support the study of Paediatrics. The funds are awarded by the Dean of Medicine on the recommendation of the Head of the Department of Paediatrics.

Dr. John Mathews Prize

This prize is awarded to the student in the first medical year who shows the greatest aptitude in Communication/Clinical Skills

Isobel McConville Essay Scholarship

Two scholarships awarded to students for the best and second best essay or research report on a surgical topic chosen by the student and acceptable to the Head of the Department of Surgery.

Isobel McConville Prize

Under the will of the late Dr. Isobel McConville, provision was made for a prize to be awarded annually to the student of the final year who has the highest standing in Obstetrics and Gynaecology throughout the course.

Roberta McCulloch Scholarships in English

Robert McCulloch Scholarship in English to be awarded to a candidate entering the first medical year for proficiency in university work in English prior to entering medical school.

David Edward Mundell Prize in Orthopedic Surgery

Established in memory of Dr. David E. Mundell, BA (1883), MD (1886), this prize is awarded annually to a student in the fourth medical year who has demonstrated proficiency in Orthopedic Surgery. The award will be made on the recommendation of the surgeon in charge of the division of Orthopedic Surgery, Queen's Department of Surgery.

Murphy Memorial Scholarship

In memory of his brother, Dr. Ormond Murphy, the late Dr. William Murphy made provision in his will for a scholarship to be awarded to the student obtaining the highest standing in the examinations at the end of the first medical year.

Mylks Medal in Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Awarded to the student in final year who has had the best record in Obstetrics and Gynaecology during the course.

W. W. Near and Susan Near Prize (fourth year)

One annual prize will be awarded to the final year student with the highest standing throughout the course. A second annual prize will be awarded to the final year student with the second highest standing throughout the course.

W. W. Near and Susan Near Scholarship (first year)

Under the wills of the late W.W. Near and his widow, the late Susan Near, provision was made for a scholarship to be awarded to the student obtaining the fourth highest standing in the examinations at the end of the first medical year.

W. W. Near and Susan Near Scholarship (second year)

Under the wills of the late W.W. Near and his widow, the late Susan Near, provision was made for a scholarship to be awarded to the student obtaining the third highest standing in the examinations at the end of the second medical year.

W. W. Near and Susan Near Scholarship (third year)

Awarded to the student taking third place in the third medical year.

Virginia Parker Prize for Excellence in Psychiatry

Established by Virginia Parker in honour of Dr. Paul C.S. Hoaken, a prize to be awarded to the graduating medical student who leads the class in psychiatry.

L. J. Patterson Prize

Awarded annually to a student who has completed the second medical year, for research into the immunological aspects of cancer, especially as applied to cancer of the breast, ovary, lung or brain.

L. J. Patterson Prize in Medical Genetics

Awarded annually to a student who has completed the second medical year, for research in Medical Genetics.

Susan Elizabeth Phillips Scholarship in Medicine - Post Graduate Residents

Established in October 2014 by the Estate of Susan Elizabeth Phillips and awarded on the basis of academic achievement in the Medical Education Program.  Selection will be made by the Postgraduate Medical Education Awards Committee.

Hannah Washburn Polson Prize

Founded by Dr. James A. Polson of New York, for proficiency in the final year in Medicine, Surgery, and Obstetrics.

Neil Currie Polson Memorial Prize

Awarded to the student in final year Medicine judged by his or her teachers to be the best adapted to apply his or her training in practice.

Dr. Sarah Prichard Scholarship in Medicine

Established in February 2014 by Sarah Prichard, M.D. 1974, and awarded on the basis of academic excellence and professionalism to students entering fourth year in the School of Medicine. Selection will be made by the Awards Committee of the School of Medicine.

Professor's Prize in Community Health and Epidemiology

A prize awarded in the fourth medical year for proficiency in Community Health and Epidemiology.

Professor's Prize in Emergency Medicine

Awarded annually to a graduating student who demonstrates an interest and proficiency in the discipline of Emergency Medicine throughout their undergraduate years as determined by the Departmental Faculty members.

Professor's Prize in Family Medicine

A prize awarded in the fourth medical year for proficiency in Family Medicine.

Professor's Prize in Obstetrics and Gynaecology

A prize awarded to the student in final year making the highest standing in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.

Professor's Prize in Ophthalmology

A prize awarded to the final year student who has exhibited the greatest proficiency in Ophthalmology throughout the course.

Professor's Prize in Otolaryngology

A prize awarded to the final year medical student who has attained the greatest proficiency in Otolaryngology.

Professor's Prize in Paediatrics

A prize awarded to the final year student who has exhibited the greatest proficiency in Paediatrics throughout the course.

Professor's Prize in Psychiatry

A prize awarded to the final year student who has attained the highest aggregate mark in Psychiatry over the second, third, and fourth medical years.

Professor's Prize in Surgery

A prize awarded to the student in the final year making the highest standing in Surgical subjects.

Rattray Bequest in Urology

Awarded to the student in the fourth medical year with the highest academic standing.

Rattray Scholarship in Family Medicine

Awarded to the student in the fourth medical year who obtains the highest standing in the preceptorship program in Family Medicine.

Rattray Scholarship in General Pathology

Awarded to the student in the first medical year achieving the highest standing in the evaluation of General Pathology.

Rattray Scholarship in Ophthalmology

To be awarded to the individual in the second medical year who has the highest overall standing in Ophthalmology based on the written examinations, and on an oral examination set by the Department for this purpose.

Rattray Scholarship in Physiology

To be awarded annually to the student in the second medical year with the highest standing in Physiology.

Rattray Scholarship in Special Pathology

Awarded to the student in the third medical year achieving the highest standing in the evaluation of Special Pathology.

Nathan Roth Memorial Award

Established in March 2019 by friends and family in memory of Nathan Roth, M.D. 2015. Awarded on the basis of comprehensive achievement in all educational domains to graduating medical students who will be entering a residency program in Emergency Medicine.  Selection will be made by the Undergraduate Medical Education Awards Committee upon the recommendation of the Department of Emergency Medicine.

Dr. and Mrs. Sydney P. Schiff Award

Established by Dr. Schiff and awarded to the final year medical student attaining the greatest proficiency in Surgery.

Sarah and Henry Scott Memorial Prize

Established by Dr. Benjamin Henry Scott, Meds '43, and Mrs. Scott, in memory of Dr. Scott's parents and in honour of the late John 'Blimey' Austin. Awarded on graduation to the student who is judged by the Department of Surgery to have given the best effort in Surgery, not necessarily the one with highest examination standing.

D. T. Smith Prize in Pharmacology

A prize awarded to the student in the first medical year making the second highest standing in Pharmacology.

Stott Prize in Nephrology

Established by Mr. F.S. Stott in memory of his wife, Marguerite Stott. The award will be given to the student in the second medical year with the highest standing in the Nephrology Section of the examination.

T. R. Sullivan Memorial Award in Surgery

Established in November 2000 by former classmates in memory of T.R. Sullivan, Meds 1973, an annual prize to be awarded to the final year medical student attaining the greatest proficiency in Surgery.

Pamela C. Williams Memorial Award

Established by friends and family in memory of Dr. Pamela Williams, Meds. '86, a family physician who died in 1994, and awarded to a graduating medical student, who, in addition to good academic standing, demonstrates those qualities exemplified by Pam: fellowship, compassion for patients, significant extracurricular achievement, and community involvement.

John Wong Meds '59 Award in Psychiatry

Established in March 2015 by John W. Wong, M.D. 1959, and awarded on the basis of comprehensive achievement in all educational domains to a graduating medical student who will be entering a residency program in Psychiatry. Selection will be made by the Undergraduate Medical Education Awards Committee upon the recommendation of the Department of Psychiatry.

Donna G. Young BA '43 Scholarship

Established in March 2019 by the Estate of Donna G. Young-Sexsmith, BA 1943. Awarded on the basis of academic excellence to students entering first year in the School of Medicine in the Faculty of Health Sciences.  The award is renewable for one subsequent year provided satisfactory academic standing is maintained. Selection will be made by the School of Medicine Admission Committee.