Trainee Excellence in Education Award
Deadline: TBD
This Award was first presented in 2002. It acknowledges a CCS Member-in-Training for their extraordinary accomplishment in all aspects of medical education in any of the cardiovascular fields, be that adult cardiology, cardiovascular surgery, pediatric cardiology or pure research.
Award Criteria:
Nominations are solicited from CCS Members, Program Directors, Chiefs of Cardiology and Deans of Medicine.
The CCS Trainee Member should have:
- The nominee is a Canadian citizen and must be a member of CCS;
- Earned distinction as an outstanding teacher of fellow trainees, junior house-staff and medical students;
- Acquired accomplishments illustrating initiative and innovation in, and contributions to medical education.
A Nomination submission must include the following documents:
- Letter from the primary nominator outlining the rationale for the nomination;
- Second letter of support from the Program Director of the nominee;
- 1-2 page Biography of the nominee.
Submit a Nomination by email: CCS Nominations and Awards Committee nominations@ccs.ca
Award Prize:
In addition to the plaque presentation at the annual CCS Awards Ceremony, which takes place during the Canadian Cardiovascular Congress, the Trainee Excellence in Education Award recipient will receive up to $1,000 travel bursary and complimentary registration for the current year’s Canadian Cardiovascular Congress.