Awards of Merit for Excellence in Interprofessional Education
The Centre for Advancing Collaborative Healthcare & Education (CACHE) has established annual Awards of Merit for Excellence in Interprofessional Education in the following four categories:
- Ivy Oandasan Leadership Award Award of Merit for Outstanding Role Modeling of Interprofessional Collaboration for Patient-Centred Care to Learners
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Award of Merit for Excellence - Interprofessional Education Teaching (individual or team)
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Award of Merit for Outstanding Role Modeling of Interprofessional Collaboration for Patient-Centred Care to Learners
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Susan J. Wagner Student Leadership Award in Interprofessional Education
Annually the Centre for Collaborative Healthcare & Education awards educators, preceptors, leaders, students, etc. who have demonstrated dedication and engagement in interprofessional collaboration, education and practice. These awards not only celebrate the outstanding achievements of these dedicated professionals but also recognizes their unwavering commitment to advancing interprofessional collaboration in health & social care and education. Their exceptional contributions have undoubtedly transformed the landscape of healthcare education, paving the way for a brighter and more integrated future.
This year we would like to congratulate our outstanding winners:
Ivy Oandasan Leadership Award for Outstanding Contributions in Advancing IPE:
Darlene Hubley, IPE Lead, Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital: “Darlene’s attention to the development and celebration of all who she collaborates with is exemplary and fosters a deep sense of trust with any team that she leads. A humble leader who ensures that all voices ae heard, her ability to go with the flow creates a certain freedom from anxiety an allows frustrations in the team to be more fleeting”
Susan J. Wagner Student Leadership Award in Interprofessional Education:
Brennan Snow: Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work: “Brennan has demonstrated leadership, enthusiasm and engagement promoting interprofessional education in his interactions with other social work students and the health profession student body more generally. Brennan has jumped into opportunities to promote IPE within the faculty. As a student facilitator, speaker, and leader Brennan has demonstrated exemplary commitment to mentorship and role modelling.”
Andrea Alves: Temerty Faculty of Medicine – Department of Occupational Science & Occupational Therapy: “In her academic program, Andrea has demonstrated a strong commitment to IPE, having completed all core activities and 8 elective credits. In addition to this, Andrea has facilitated several interprofessional learning activities (i.e., Conflict in Interprofessional Life, Collaborating for Quality, Roles of Health Professions and Team Dynamics, Climate Change & Health parts 1 and 2, etc.). As a facilitator, Andrea has always aimed to create a collaborative and encouraging dynamic within small groups, and has consistently received positive feedback from her peers.
Kayli Chen: Temerty Faculty of Medicine, Medical Radiation Sciences program: “During her time in the program, Kayli has fully embraced the interprofessional education curriculum and has been its champion within the MRS Program. She has consistently contributed to the well-being and advancement of the IP community within the MRS program and at Michener, and embodies what it means to be a future IP collaborator and leader. Outside of Kayli’s immediate academic life, she continues to be involved with the broader community through organizations and events such as Bridging Gender Divides Foundation, Healing Sounds of Music, Touching Lives Overseas and N x N: Intersections of Wellness in Academia. Regardless of the event, Kayli brings to it her enthusiasm and commitment to elevating her community, locally and beyond.”
Previous Award Recipients
Ivy Oandasan Leadership Award for Outstanding Contributions in Advancing IPE:
- Darlene Hubley (2022-2023)
- Ms. Voula Christofilos (2021-2022)
- Ms. Robyn Davies (2020-2021)
- Ms. Tracy Paulenko (2019-2020)
- Ms. Lindsay Beavers (2018-2019)
- Dr. Ewa Szumacher (2015-2016)
- Dr. Rick Penciner (2014-2015)
- Ms. Lisa Di Prospero (2013-2014)
- Ms. Elizabeth McLaney (2011-2012)
- Dr. Joshua Tepper (2010-2011)
- Ms. Bonnie Fleming Carroll (2009-2010)
- Dr. Filomena Meffe and Ms. Susan J. Wagner (2008-2009)
Individual Award of Merit for Excellence in Interprofessional Education Teaching:
- Ms. Helen Sklarz (2021-2022)
- Ms. Karen Gold (2020-2021)
- Ms. Robyn Davies (2018-2019)
- Ms. Helen Chang Dawson (2016-2017)
- Dr. Chase McMurren (2015-2016)
- Ms. Darlene Hubley (2012-2013)
- Dr. Sheena Bhimji-Hewitt (2011-2012)
- Ms. Elizabeth Hanna (2010-2011)
Team Award of Merit for Excellence in Interprofessional Teaching:
- Veterans Centre, Interprofessional Team; Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre (2020-2021)
- Princess Margaret Cancer Education team (2017-2018)
- Interprofessional Educations Leader Network (2017-2018)
- Ms. Lorna Bain & Dr. Zaev Wulffhart - Southlake Regional Health Centre (2014-2015)
- Interprofessional Education Committee - Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre (2013-2014)
- Student Café Team – St. Michael’s Hospital (2012-2013)
- Student Experience Committee - St. Michael's Hospital (2011-2012)
- Training Enhancement in Applied Cessation Counselling & Health (TEACH) Project - Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (2010-2011)
- Department of Family and Community Medicine - St. Michael's Hospital (2009-2010)
Merit for an Outstanding Team that Role Models Interprofessional Collaboration for Patient-Centred Care to Learners:
- Southlake Regional Health Centre - Low Back Pain Module Committee (2018-2019)
- St. John’s Rehab Professional Practice & Education (2017-2018)
- Brain Injury Rehabilitation Team - Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital (2014-2015)
- Hertz Multidisciplinary Neurotology Clinic - University Health Network (2013 - 2014)
- Krembil Neurosciences IPEC Team - Toronto Western Hospital (2011-2012)
- Transitional Care Team - Toronto East General Hospital (2010-2011)
- Inpatient Psychiatry Team - Mount Sinai Hospital (2009-2010)
- The Arthritis Program (TAP) - Southlake Regional Health Centre (2008-2009)
Susan J. Wagner Student Leadership Award in Interprofessional Education:
- Brennan Snow, Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work (2022-2023)
- Andrea Alves, Department of Occupational Science & Occupational Therapy (2022-2023)
- Kayli Chen, Medical Radiation Sciences Program (2022-2023)
- Kristyn Lee - Department of Occupational Science & Occupational Therapy (2021-2022)
- Gobika Sithamparanathan - Department of Occupational Science & Occupational Therapy (2020-2021)
- Nicole Bazzocchi - Dept. of Speech-Language Pathology (2019-2020)
- Kaitlin Siou - Faculty of Medicine (2019-2020)
- Samantha Bulger - Dept of Medical Radiation Sciences (2018-2019)
- Neha Puri - Faculty of Medicine (2018-2019)
- Mishaal Arshad - Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy (2017-2018)
- Richard Tang - Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing (2016-2017)
- Faiza Ali - Dept of Speech-Language Pathology (2016-2017)
- Tina Hu - Faculty of Medicine (2016-2017)
- Amy Derochie - Dept. of Occupational Sciences & Occupational Therapy (2015-2016)
- Navjot Rai - Faculty of Medicine (2015-2016)
- Kaspar Ng - Faculty of Medicine (2014-2015)
- Amy Dhindsa - Dept. of Speech-Language Pathology (2013-2014)
- Nikki Fischer - Faculty of Medicine (2013-2014)
- Elisa Simpson - Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing (2012-2013)
- Lisa Wu - Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy (2012-2013)