External Education and Teaching Awards
The Temerty Faculty of Medicine's Teaching and Education Awards Committee (ETAC) has the privilege of recognizing individuals who are making significant contributions to Health Professions Education.
Twice a year, we solicit nominations from across our faculty for a range of external teaching and education awards issued at the University, national and international levels. Through a rigorous adjudication process, we identify individuals and groups that are demonstrating excellence in teaching, education scholarship and leadership in education, and make recommendations to the Dean of Medicine on which candidates should be put forward as the official Temerty nominees for these awards.
Nomination Process
Calls for nominations are issued twice per year:
Fall Cycle Awards - (Nominations next open mid-September 2026)
| Award | Criteria | Nominate | Nomination Process |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAMC Alpha Omega Alpha Robert J. Glaser Distinguished Teacher Award | Award criteria. | Submit a nomination. | The first stage of the adjudication requires a simpler version of the official nomination package. You can download a preview of the nomination form here. If chosen as the official Temerty nominee, the Office of the Vice Dean, Medical Education will support the nominee to develop their full nomination package. Please direct any questions to medicine.awards@utoronto.ca rather than to the organization offering the award. |
| AAMC Award for Excellence in Medical Education | Award criteria. | Submit a nomination. | The first stage of the adjudication requires a simpler version of the official nomination package. You can download a preview of the nomination form here. If chosen as the official Temerty nominee, the Office of the Vice Dean, Medical Education will support the nominee to develop their full nomination package. Please direct any questions to medicine.awards@utoronto.ca rather than to the organization offering the award. |
| Dr. Maureen Topps Award for Outstanding Achievement in the Assessment of Clinical Competence | Award criteria. | Submit a nomination. | The first stage of the adjudication requires a simpler version of the official nomination package. You can download a preview of the nomination form here. If chosen as the official Temerty nominee, the Office of the Vice Dean, Medical Education will support the nominee to develop their full nomination package. Please direct any questions to medicine.awards@utoronto.ca rather than to the organization offering the award. |
| U of T President's Teaching Award | Award criteria. | Submit a nomination. | The first stage of the adjudication requires a simpler version of the official nomination package. You can download a preview of the nomination form here. If chosen as the official Temerty nominee, the Office of the Vice Dean, Medical Education will support the nominee to develop their full nomination package. Please direct any questions to medicine.awards@utoronto.ca rather than to the organization offering the award. |
Spring Cycle Awards (Nominations next open mid-March 2026)
| Award | Criteria | Nominate | Nomination Process |
|---|---|---|---|
| AFMC Administration Award | Award criteria. | Submit a nomination. | The first stage of the adjudication requires a simpler version of the official nomination package. You can download a preview of the nomination form here. If chosen as the official Temerty nominee, the Office of the Vice Dean, Medical Education will support the nominee to develop their full nomination package. Please direct any questions to medicine.awards@utoronto.ca rather than to the organization offering the award. |
| AFMC Award for Outstanding Contribution to Faculty Development in Canada | Award criteria. | Submit a nomination. | The first stage of the adjudication requires a simpler version of the official nomination package. You can download a preview of the nomination form here. If chosen as the official Temerty nominee, the Office of the Vice Dean, Medical Education will support the nominee to develop their full nomination package. Please direct any questions to medicine.awards@utoronto.ca rather than to the organization offering the award. |
| AFMC Charles Boelen International Social Accountability Award | Award criteria. | Submit a nomination. | The first stage of the adjudication requires a simpler version of the official nomination package. You can download a preview of the nomination form here. If chosen as the official Temerty nominee, the Office of the Vice Dean, Medical Education will support the nominee to develop their full nomination package. Please direct any questions to medicine.awards@utoronto.ca rather than to the organization offering the award. |
| AFMC Clinical Teacher | Award criteria. | Submit a nomination. | The first stage of the adjudication requires a simpler version of the official nomination package. You can download a preview of the nomination form here. If chosen as the official Temerty nominee, the Office of the Vice Dean, Medical Education will support the nominee to develop their full nomination package. Please direct any questions to medicine.awards@utoronto.ca rather than to the organization offering the award. |
| AFMC Indigenous Health Advocacy Awards | Award criteria. | Submit a nomination. | The first stage of the adjudication requires a simpler version of the official nomination package. You can download a preview of the nomination form here. If chosen as the official Temerty nominee, the Office of the Vice Dean, Medical Education will support the nominee to develop their full nomination package. Please direct any questions to medicine.awards@utoronto.ca rather than to the organization offering the award. |
| AFMC John Ruedy Awards for Innovation in Medical Education | Award criteria. | Submit a nomination. | The first stage of the adjudication requires a simpler version of the official nomination package. You can download a preview of the nomination form here. If chosen as the official Temerty nominee, the Office of the Vice Dean, Medical Education will support the nominee to develop their full nomination package. Please direct any questions to medicine.awards@utoronto.ca rather than to the organization offering the award. |
| AFMC May Cohen Equity, Diversity and Gender Award | Award criteria. | Submit a nomination. | The first stage of the adjudication requires a simpler version of the official nomination package. You can download a preview of the nomination form here. If chosen as the official Temerty nominee, the Office of the Vice Dean, Medical Education will support the nominee to develop their full nomination package. Please direct any questions to medicine.awards@utoronto.ca rather than to the organization offering the award. |
| AFMC Mentorship Award | Award criteria. | Submit a nomination. | The first stage of the adjudication requires a simpler version of the official nomination package. You can download a preview of the nomination form here. If chosen as the official Temerty nominee, the Office of the Vice Dean, Medical Education will support the nominee to develop their full nomination package. Please direct any questions to medicine.awards@utoronto.ca rather than to the organization offering the award. |
| AFMC President's Award for Exemplary National Leadership in Academic Medicine | Award criteria. | Submit a nomination. | The first stage of the adjudication requires a simpler version of the official nomination package. You can download a preview of the nomination form here. If chosen as the official Temerty nominee, the Office of the Vice Dean, Medical Education will support the nominee to develop their full nomination package. Please direct any questions to medicine.awards@utoronto.ca rather than to the organization offering the award. |
| AFMC Wellness Award | Award criteria. | Submit a nomination. | The first stage of the adjudication requires a simpler version of the official nomination package. You can download a preview of the nomination form here. If chosen as the official Temerty nominee, the Office of the Vice Dean, Medical Education will support the nominee to develop their full nomination package. Please direct any questions to medicine.awards@utoronto.ca rather than to the organization offering the award. |
| AFMC Young Educators Award | Award criteria. | Submit a nomination. | The first stage of the adjudication requires a simpler version of the official nomination package. You can download a preview of the nomination form here. If chosen as the official Temerty nominee, the Office of the Vice Dean, Medical Education will support the nominee to develop their full nomination package. Please direct any questions to medicine.awards@utoronto.ca rather than to the organization offering the award. |
| CAME Certificate of Merit | Award Criteria | Submit a nomination. | The first stage of the adjudication requires a simpler version of the official nomination package. You can download a preview of the nomination form here. If chosen as the official Temerty nominee, the Office of the Vice Dean, Medical Education will support the nominee to develop their full nomination package. Please direct any questions to medicine.awards@utoronto.ca rather than to the organization offering the award. |
| CAME Ian Hart Award | Award criteria. | Submit a nomination. | The first stage of the adjudication requires a simpler version of the official nomination package. You can download a preview of the nomination form here. If chosen as the official Temerty nominee, the Office of the Vice Dean, Medical Education will support the nominee to develop their full nomination package. Please direct any questions to medicine.awards@utoronto.ca rather than to the organization offering the award. |
| CAME Meredith Marks New Educator Award | Award criteria. | Submit a nomination. | The first stage of the adjudication requires a simpler version of the official nomination package. You can download a preview of the nomination form here. If chosen as the official Temerty nominee, the Office of the Vice Dean, Medical Education will support the nominee to develop their full nomination package. Please direct any questions to medicine.awards@utoronto.ca rather than to the organization offering the award. |
| CAME Mid-Career Achievement Award | Award criteria. | Submit a nomination. | The first stage of the adjudication requires a simpler version of the official nomination package. You can download a preview of the nomination form here. If chosen as the official Temerty nominee, the Office of the Vice Dean, Medical Education will support the nominee to develop their full nomination package. Please direct any questions to medicine.awards@utoronto.ca rather than to the organization offering the award. |
| CAME Service Award | Award criteria. | Submit a nomination. | The first stage of the adjudication requires a simpler version of the official nomination package. You can download a preview of the nomination form here. If chosen as the official Temerty nominee, the Office of the Vice Dean, Medical Education will support the nominee to develop their full nomination package. Please direct any questions to medicine.awards@utoronto.ca rather than to the organization offering the award. |
| CMA May Cohen Award for Women Mentors | Award criteria. | Submit a nomination. | The first stage of the adjudication requires a simpler version of the official nomination package. You can download a preview of the nomination form here. If chosen as the official Temerty nominee, the Office of the Vice Dean, Medical Education will support the nominee to develop their full nomination package. Please direct any questions to medicine.awards@utoronto.ca rather than to the organization offering the award. |
| CMA Young Leaders Award | Award criteria. | Submit a nomination. | The first stage of the adjudication requires a simpler version of the official nomination package. You can download a preview of the nomination form here. If chosen as the official Temerty nominee, the Office of the Vice Dean, Medical Education will support the nominee to develop their full nomination package. Please direct any questions to medicine.awards@utoronto.ca rather than to the organization offering the award. |
| CMA Owen Adams Award of Honour | Award criteria. | Submit a nomination. | The first stage of the adjudication requires a simpler version of the official nomination package. You can download a preview of the nomination form here. If chosen as the official Temerty nominee, the Office of the Vice Dean, Medical Education will support the nominee to develop their full nomination package. Please direct any questions to medicine.awards@utoronto.ca rather than to the organization offering the award. |
| RCPSC Duncan Graham Award for Outstanding Contribution to Medical Education | Award criteria. | Submit a nomination. | The first stage of the adjudication requires a simpler version of the official nomination package. You can download a preview of the nomination form here. If chosen as the official Temerty nominee, the Office of the Vice Dean, Medical Education will support the nominee to develop their full nomination package. Please direct any questions to medicine.awards@utoronto.ca rather than to the organization offering the award. |
| RCPSC James H. Graham Award of Merit | Award criteria. | Submit a nomination. | The first stage of the adjudication requires a simpler version of the official nomination package. You can download a preview of the nomination form here. If chosen as the official Temerty nominee, the Office of the Vice Dean, Medical Education will support the nominee to develop their full nomination package. Please direct any questions to medicine.awards@utoronto.ca rather than to the organization offering the award. |
| RCPSC Royal College AMS Donald Richards Wilson Award for CanMEDS Integration | Award criteria. | Submit a nomination. | The first stage of the adjudication requires a simpler version of the official nomination package. You can download a preview of the nomination form here. If chosen as the official Temerty nominee, the Office of the Vice Dean, Medical Education will support the nominee to develop their full nomination package. Please direct any questions to medicine.awards@utoronto.ca rather than to the organization offering the award. |
| RCPSC Royal College Award for Early-Career Leadership | Award criteria. | Submit a nomination. | The first stage of the adjudication requires a simpler version of the official nomination package. You can download a preview of the nomination form here. If chosen as the official Temerty nominee, the Office of the Vice Dean, Medical Education will support the nominee to develop their full nomination package. Please direct any questions to medicine.awards@utoronto.ca rather than to the organization offering the award. |
| U of T Cheryl Regehr Early Career Teaching Award | Award criteria. | Submit a nomination. | The first stage of the adjudication requires a simpler version of the official nomination package. You can download a preview of the nomination form here. If chosen as the official Temerty nominee, the Office of the Vice Dean, Medical Education will support the nominee to develop their full nomination package. Please direct any questions to medicine.awards@utoronto.ca rather than to the organization offering the award. |
| U of T Northrop Frye Awards for Excellence | Award criteria. | Submit a nomination. | The first stage of the adjudication requires a simpler version of the official nomination package. You can download a preview of the nomination form here. If chosen as the official Temerty nominee, the Office of the Vice Dean, Medical Education will support the nominee to develop their full nomination package. Please direct any questions to medicine.awards@utoronto.ca rather than to the organization offering the award. |
Support with Nominations
- For general questions, reach out to medicine.awards@utoronto.ca.
- If you’d like support in identifying suitable awards for a given candidate, book a consultation with the Research, Awards & Honours Officer, Office of the Vice Dean, Medical Education.
- To explore all medical education and teaching awards, consult our Teaching and Education Awards Database.
- To receive the call for nominations, join our Medical Education Grants and Awards mailing list.
About ETAC
ETAC is comprised of faculty and learners/trainees and chaired by the Vice Dean, Medical Education. The Committee reviews candidates for external Education and Teaching awards requiring a decanal nomination and makes recommendations to the Dean of Medicine. To learn more about the Education and Teaching Awards Committee, see the committee's terms of reference.