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Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine Award Regulations
- M.D. Awards are monetary awards allocated on the basis of specific criteria, which may include a minimum expectation of academic achievement, earned merit or other miscellaneous criteria.
- M.D. Awards are available to students in good standing enrolled in the M.D. Program.
- M.D. Awards are available to students who are Canadian Citizens, Permanent Residents, Convention Refugees or Protected Persons of Canada.
- Students who are not Canadian Citizens, Permanent Residents, Convention Refugees or Protected Persons of Canada are not eligible for M.D. Awards.
- M.D. Program students may receive more than one M.D. Award up to the amount for which they are eligible as determined by the M.D. Program Office.
- M.D. Awards may also consider other forms of earned merit. To evaluate earned merit, students may need to complete one or more additional requirements, including but not limited to, submitting an application.
- To be considered for an M.D. Award that is a named donor award, students must submit a completed application by the specified deadline date.
- All M.D. Award applications are evaluated for eligibility, and reviewed and ranked according to specific criteria. A selection committee may be struck depending on the award and donor requirements.
- Students must be enrolled in the M.D. Program to have the M.D. Award payment processed.
- If an M.D. Award is renewable, students must meet the renewal requirements specified in the award terms to receive a renewal payment.
- All M.D. Award payments are disbursed through the McMaster Student Account and are applied to outstanding charges. A few exceptions to this regulation may be approved by the M.D. Program Office.
- All M.D. Awards are typically disbursed no later than the end of November.
- Forfeiture of a renewable M.D. Award also cancels all future instalments of the award.
- Change in course load may result in forfeiture or adjustment in the value of the M.D. Award. Students are advised to consult with their M.D. Program Office prior to making any changes to their course load.
- Students who withdraw or take a leave of absence from the program may see an adjustment in the value of their M.D. Award or see the full amount returned to the University.
- Any adjustment made to a student’s account, in order to return all or a portion of an M.D. Award to the University, will consider the balance available at the time of the adjustment and may put a student’s account into deficit.
- The University may choose not to grant an M.D. Award in the absence of a suitable candidate; may choose to limit the number of recipients selected where funding is limited; may choose to limit the number of recipients selected where too few suitable candidates exist; and/or may choose to generate applicant pools for awards by application, where complete applications have not been received.
- The University may remove specific M.D. Awards from the University Calendar, may revise the terms and stated value and/or suspend the granting of M.D. Awards (e.g. donor funds).
- M.D. Awards supported by donor funds may have additional eligibility requirements.
Awards for the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine
Automatically Assessed
The Dr. Robert Chu Memorial Award
Established in 2017 by Mr. Terrence Donnelly in memory of the late Dr. Robert Chu.
Requirements:To be awarded to a graduating student in the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine who is pursuing a residency program in radiology. To be awarded annually by the Faculty of Health Sciences on the recommendation of the Dean and Vice-President (or delegate) and the Chair of the Department of Radiology (or delegate).
Awards by Application
The Jaisal Chauhan Research Book Award
Established in 2015 by medical professionals in the Niagara region.
Requirements: To be awarded to a student from the Niagara Regional Campus of the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine who, in the judgment of the Assistant Dean of the Niagara Regional Campus, has demonstrated inspiring leadership during their undergraduate medical program; exceeded expectations of medical students as researchers; contributed to a successful quality improvement project in health care.
Typically Available: 1 x $500
The Canadian Medical Association 150th Anniversary Award
Established in 2017 by the Canadian Medical Association Foundation in honour of the CMA’s 150th anniversary.
Requirements: To be awarded to a student enrolled in the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine, and is Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person with protected/refugee status. The Award will be given to students who demonstrate values of medical professionalism, including: honesty and integrity, respect, responsibility and accountability, commitment to self-improvement and collaboration. Preference may be given to members of the Canadian Medical Association.
Typically Available: 1 x $15,000
The Drs. Jolie Ringash and Glen Bandiera Renaissance Award
Established in 2012 by Drs. Jolie Ringash and Glen Bandiera. The award, with its emphasis on experiential learning, is intended to create transformative opportunities for students from all Faculties and programs, from undergraduate to graduate and professional.
Requirements: The recipient of the award shall be an individual who wishes to engage in a 4-12 month, self-directed, enrichment experience outside his/her chosen program of study, and who wishes to explore a project of personal significance that will amplify the recipient’s University experience while engaging in experiential learning at home or abroad.
Typically Available: 1 x $25,000
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