Awards + Funding

The funding opportunities listed below are available for qualified resident physicians enrolled in a postgraduate residency training program with the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry at the University of Alberta.

Faculty Sponsored

Alberta Jenkinson and Stephen Buhl Award

Endowed through the estate of Alberta Jenkinson in memory of Alberta Jenkinson and Stephen Buhl.

Field of Study: Postgraduate Medicine
Number: Variable

CONDITIONS
This is annually awarded to resident physicians enrolled with the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry at the University of Alberta. Recipients will be selected on the basis of qualities of leadership and collegiality and contributions made to the well-being of other residents. Recipients must be seen as role models on the basis of their ability to contribute towards a pleasant and productive learning environment for other residents.

WHERE TO APPLY
Nominations should be forwarded to the Associate Dean, Postgraduate Medical Education at pgtmld@ualberta.ca, by the Program Director and Residency Program Committee of the nominee prior to April 10 of the applicable year. The Awards Committee will consider nominations on the basis of documentation provided by the nominator addressing the nominee’s achievements in relation to the above criteria.

Dr Lorne Baird Warneke LGBTQS+ Resident Award

Endowed by John Chan.

Field of Study: Postgraduate Medicine
Number: 1

CONDITIONS
To be awarded annually to a resident physician with satisfactory academic standing enrolled in any year of study with the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry at the University of Alberta. Selection based on academic standing and demonstrated leadership, advocacy, and/or scholarly work advancing equity and inclusion for the LGBTQS+ population. Preference will be given to resident physicians with demonstrated focus in transgender populations.

WHERE TO APPLY
Nominations should be forwarded to the Associate Dean, Postgraduate Medical Education at pgtmld@ualberta.ca, by the Program Director and Residency Program Committee of the nominee prior to April 10 of the applicable year. The Awards Committee will consider nominations on the basis of documentation provided by the nominator addressing the nominee’s achievements in relation to the above criteria.

Dr and Mrs. Pak-Sek Cheung Bursary

Endowed by friends and family in memory of Dr and Mrs. Pak-Sek Chung.

Field of Study: Chinese Herbal Medicine
Number: 1

CONDITIONS
To be awarded annually to a student with satisfactory academic standing who is conducting research which relates to Chinese Traditional Medicine in an undergraduate or postgraduate degree program at the University of Alberta. This bursary is open to students enrolled in full- or part-time studies who are continuing their studies in Chinese Traditional Medicine. The recipient will be chosen on the basis of financial need.

WHERE TO APPLY
Nominations should be forwarded to the Associate Dean, Postgraduate Medical Education at pgtmld@ualberta.ca prior to April 10 of the applicable year. Nominations are from the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry.

Gordon Denchfield Thompson Scholarship

Endowed by the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry.

Field of Study: Postgraduate Medicine
Number: 1

CONDITIONS
To be awarded annually to a resident physician with superior academic achievement who is enrolled with the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry at the University of Alberta. Recipients will be selected on the basis of academic standing and a personal commitment to community service.

WHERE TO APPLY
Nominations should be forwarded to the Associate Dean, Postgraduate Medical Education at pgtmld@ualberta.ca, by the Program Director of the nominee prior to April 10 of the applicable year. The Awards Committee will consider nominations on the basis of documentation provided by the nominator addressing the nominee’s achievements in relation to the above criteria.

Postgraduate Education Award for Resident Leadership and Advocacy

Endowed by Dr Ramona Kearney.

Field of Study: Postgraduate Medicine
Number: 1

CONDITIONS
To be awarded annually to a resident physician with satisfactory standing enrolled with the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry at the University of Alberta. Selection based on academic standing and demonstrated leadership, advocacy and/or scholarly work advancing antiracism, equity and inclusion for underrepresented groups in Medicine. Preference given to a resident who identifies as a Visible Minority.

WHERE TO APPLY
Nominations should be forwarded to the Associate Dean, Postgraduate Medical Education at pgtmld@ualberta.ca, by the Program Director and Residency Program Committee of the nominee prior to April 10 of the applicable year. The Awards Committee will consider nominations on the basis of documentation provided by the nominator addressing the nominee’s achievements in relation to the above criteria.

Indigenous Health Program Funding Opportunities

The Indigenous Health Program was founded in 1988 by the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry at the University of Alberta to encourage a greater number of First Nations, Inuit and Metis students gain access to, and graduate from, all faculty of medicine and dentistry programs.

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External Scholarship Opportunities 

Dr Marnie Hinton Award

To be awarded to a resident physician with satisfactory academic standing in the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry at the University of Alberta who has demonstrated an interest in physician health through a project or initiative. Residents are welcome to apply for the award; please contact the Office of Advocacy & Wellbeing (OAW).

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Rhodes Scholarship Competition

The University of Alberta is pleased to support UAlberta students who intend to pursue graduate studies through partnerships with prestigious scholarship organizations. The prestigious scholarships are to support students looking to pursue graduate studies at either the University of Oxford or McGill University.

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Gold Humanism Honor Society (GHHS)

Grants of up to $1,500 are available to support sustainable GHHS chapter activities, programs, research, and educational projects that increase humanism in medical learning environments and decrease burnout in trainees and clinicians.

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