RECIPIENTS
Celebrating Excellence in Family Medicine
The New Brunswick College of Family Physicians (NBCFP/CFMNB) is proud to honor the remarkable achievements of family physicians, residents, and medical students who have made a lasting impact on healthcare in our communities. Our past award recipients represent the very best of family medicine—leaders, innovators, and compassionate caregivers who inspire us all. This page is dedicated to celebrating their accomplishments and recognizing their contributions to advancing family medicine in New Brunswick. By highlighting their stories, we aim to inspire others to strive for excellence and continue shaping the future of healthcare.
Be the Next to Inspire.
Do you know someone who deserves to be recognized for their outstanding contributions to family medicine? Or are you ready to showcase your own achievements?
Applications for this year’s awards are now open!

Teddy Bear Clinic Grants (5):
These Awards, Grants & Bursaries recognize, and support family physicians, family medicine residents, and medical students committed to education, research, and excellence in the practice of family medicine. We are honored to celebrate the achievements and outstanding work of members by promoting their successes.
Congratulations to the following 2017 recipients!
Family Physician of the year for New Brunswick Award:
Dr. Karlyne Dufour
Teddy Bear Clinic Grant:
St-George Medical Clinic
Dr. Meenakshi Natarajan
Family Medicine Resident Grant for FMF
Université de Sherbrooke Family Medicine Resident grant winner: Dre Sophonie Menard
Dalhousie University Family Medicine Resident grant winner: Dr. Mitchell Stewart
These Awards, Grants & Bursaries recognize, and support family physicians, family medicine residents, and medical students committed to education, research, and excellence in the practice of family medicine. We are honored to celebrate the achievements and outstanding work of members by promoting their successes.
Congratulations to the following 2016 recipients!
Family Physician of the year for New Brunswick Award:
Dr. Samuel Daigle
Excellence Award:
Dr. Johanne Robichaud
Teddy Bear Clinic Grant:
St-George Medical Clinic
Dr. Meenakshi Natarajan
These Awards, Grants & Bursaries recognize, and support family physicians, family medicine residents, and medical students committed to education, research, and excellence in the practice of family medicine. We are honored to celebrate the achievements and outstanding work of members by promoting their successes.
Congratulations to the following 2015 recipients!
Family Physician of the Year for New Brunswick Award
Dr Shirley Anne Clements
Excellence Award
Dr. Aron Zuidhof
Dr. Jill Watts
Outstanding Family Physician in their First Five Years of Practice Award
Dr. Martine Robichaud
Super Family Physician Award
Dr. Carmen Stuart
Family Medicine Resident Leadership Bursary
Dr. Will Stymiest (Dalhousie University)
No applications received for Université de Sherbrooke
Medical Student Leadership Bursary
Rowan Chandler & Alia Cloutier-Bosworth (Dalhousie University)
Thierry Arseneau (Université de Sherbrooke)
Family Medicine Resident FMF Grant
Dr. Kathelyn Mathers (Dalhousie University)
Dr. Julien Dupuis (Université de Sherbrooke)
Family Medicine Research Grant
Dr Oluwasayo Olatunde
Teddy Bear Clinic Grant
Dr. Meenakshi Natarajan
Continuing Professional Development Grant
Dr. Jo Ann Majerovich