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+ Awards of Excellence

The Awards of Excellence recognize NBCFP members who in the past 12 to 24 months have made an outstanding contribution in a specific area pertaining to one or more of the following areas: patient care, community service, hospital or health care institutions, College activities (National or Chapter), teaching, research, or other elements of the academic discipline of family medicine.

Examples include:

  • Charitable or humanitarian work
  • Outstanding teaching
  • Excellence in clinical practice
  • Innovative research program
  • Leadership during community outbreak of infectious disease
  • Establishment of a training program in family violence
  • Innovations in developing a new program to address a health care need
  • Leadership role in a hospital or regional health care program
  • Development of health care programs in specific areas (eg. palliative care)

Nomination and selection:

Recipients of this award will receive an engraved plaque, recognition on the NBCFP website and in the president’s message, as well as a cheque for 250$. The physician must be a member of the College.

Applications must include a statement outlining why the nominee is a good candidate for this award.

Application deadline is May 20, 2024.

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    Please state the reasons for your nomination:

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    + Family Physician of the Year

    The Family Physician of the Year Award for New-Brunswick recognizes an outstanding family physician who exemplifies best what it means to be a family doctor, including exceptional care to patients and contributing to the health and wellbeing of the community.

    A family physician may be nominated by their peers for:

    • Providing exceptional care to patients
    • Making meaningful contributions to the health and wellbeing of their community
    • Dedicating themselves as a researcher and educator of future generations of family doctors

    Exemplifying the four principles of family medicine, they must:

    • Be a skilled clinician
    • Be community based
    • Act as a resource to a practice population
    • Recognize the central importance of the doctor-patient relationship

    Nomination and selection:

    The recipient of this award will receive an engraved plaque, recognition on the NBCFP website and in the president’s message, as well as a cheque for 500$. The physician must be a member of the College.

    If the recipient is selected by the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) to receive the Reg L. Perkin Award–as one of Canada’s Family Physicians of the Year he/she will be notified by the CFPC and honoured during the annual Family Medicine Forum in November.

    Applications must include a letter of reference from a colleague as well as a current resume.

    Application deadline is May 20. 2024.

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      + First Five Years of Family Practice Award

      This award recognizes a family physician, in his or her first five years of practice who has not only established a practice but has demonstrated balance through commitment to family, patients, colleagues, and community.

      To qualify members must be a member in good standing of the college and in their first five years of practice.
      The recipient of this award will receive an engraved plaque, recognition on the NBCFP website and in the president’s message, as well as a cheque for 250$.

      Applications must include a statement outlining why the nominee is a good candidate for this award.

      Application deadline is May 20, 2024.

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        Please state the reasons for your nomination:

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        + Dr Sharon Northorp Award

        This award, named in memory of former president of NBCFP (2006-2008) Dr Sharon Northorp, recognizes a family physician who demonstrates outstanding contributions to maternal and child health. To qualify candidates must be a member in good standing of the College.

        The recipient of this award will receive an engraved plaque, recognition on the NBCFP website and in the president’s message, as well as a cheque for 250$.

        Applications must include a statement outlining why the nominee is a good candidate for this award.

        Application deadline is May 20, 2024.

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          Please state the reasons for your nomination:

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          + Family Medicine Teacher of the Year

          This award recognizes an NBCFP member who has made an outstanding contribution to teaching in the past year. Nominations are open from medical students, family medicine residents, and colleagues.

          The recipient of this award will receive an engraved plaque, recognition on the NBCFP website and in the president’s message, as well as a cheque for 250$.

          Applications must include a statement outlining why the nominee is a good candidate for this award.

          Application deadline is May 20, 2024.

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            Please state the reasons for your nomination:

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            + Family Medicine Resident Leadership Award

            The Family Medicine Resident Leadership Award supports, promotes, and recognizes residents, emerging leaders and advocates for family medicine. It is awarded to two family medicine residents (one from Dalhousie University and one from Université de Sherbrooke).
            Candidates can be self nominated, or nominated by colleagues or faculty.

            This award recipient will receive an engraved plaque, recognition on the NBCFP website and in the president’s message.

            Application deadline is May 20, 2024.

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              + Student Leadership – Rising Star Award

              The Student Leadership – Rising Star Award supports, promotes, and recognizes students, our future leaders and advocates for family medicine. It is awarded to a NB medical student.

              Award Criteria

              To qualify, applicants must:

              • Be a student enrolled in the undergraduate medical degree program at either Dalhousie MedNB, Université de Sherbrooke, or Memorial University.
              • Demonstrate a genuine interest in family medicine which is reflected in his or her experiences and chosen electives.
              • Participate in various family medicine activities during their studies (e.g. participation in a Family Medicine Interest Group, Student Information Session, Shadowing Program or attending the FMC.)
              • Demonstrate strong leadership skills in advocacy, community service and/or education.

              Applicants can be self-nominated, nominated by a peer, or by faculty.

              The recipient of this award will receive an engraved plaque, recognition on the NBCFP website and in the president’s message, as well as a cheque for 250$.

              Deadline for application is May 20, 2024.

              Submit an Application

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                Please state the reasons for your nomination:

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                + Patient’s Medical Home – Outstanding Family Practice Award
                The NBCFP supports the vision of a Patient’s Medical Home (PMH), a model of care that puts the needs of patients and their communities at the centre of care.

                The PMH is where patients can present and discuss their personal and family health concerns and receive the full spectrum of expert care. The PMH team is developed to meet the needs of its own patient community and, depending on those needs, may involve nurses, other specialists, and other health care providers, who work together in one centre or virtually.

                The PMH supports the relationships between patients and family physicians and other health care providers as they develop and strengthen over time, enabling the best possible health outcomes for each person, practice population, and the community being served.

                The Clinic will receive a custom plaque and be acknowledged on the NBCFP website and in the President’s Message. The Clinic will also receive a catered coffee break for up to $250.00. Candidates for this award can be self-nominated, nominated by peers, colleagues, or by patients.

                Application deadline is May 20, 2024.

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                  Name of the Medical Clinic/Office (required)

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                  # of Physicians working at the Medical Clinic/Office (required)

                  In order to qualify for this fund, there must be at least 1 physician working in your clinic/office that is a member of our College. Indicate the name of the physician member (required)

                  Please state reason(s) for your nomination.


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