Each year, the Department recognizes outstanding faculty, residents, staff, and students who have made notable contributions to the Psychiatry Undergraduate and Postgraduate Education Programs, and to scholarly activity, translational research, and clinical care in psychiatry. Awards are presented at various departmental events throughout the year.
Faculty & Staff Awards
2024 RECIPIENTS
UBC PSYCHIATRY AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN UNDERGRADUATE CLINICAL TEACHING
Recognizing clinical faculty members who have made outstanding contributions to teaching, mentoring, and serving the students in the MD Undergraduate Program.
- Dr. Lindsay Bishop
- Dr. Alison Gregson
- Dr. Nataliya Grishin
- Dr. Grant Millar
- Dr. Nicolas Ramperti
UBC PSYCHIATRY RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN POSTGRADUATE CLINICAL TEACHING
Each year, the Department and the UBC Psychiatry Residents Association honours clinical faculty members who have made outstanding contributions to teaching, mentoring, and supporting our residents who are training at various sites across the province.
- Dr. Ashley Miller (BCCH)
- Dr. Cameron Anderson (VGH)
- Dr. Lingsa Jia (SPH)
- Dr. Andrew Howard (UBCH)
- Dr. Rahul Soma (RH)
- Dr. Arvind Kang (LGH)
- Dr. Leah Rosetti (RCH)
- Dr. Lindsay Bishop (SMH)
- Dr. Ashley Jewett (Victoria)
- Dr. Christine Kennedy (Prince George)
- Dr. Myles Blank (Community Psychiatry)
- Dr. Claire Docherty (KGH)
- Dr. Fatima Allibhai (RIH)
UBC PSYCHIATRY RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE IN POSTGRADUATE SUBSPECIALTY CLINICAL TEACHING
The Department and the UBC Psychiatry Residents Association also annually recognizes clinical faculty members who have made outstanding contributions to teaching, mentoring, and supporting our residents who are training in the Child & Adolescent, Forensic, and Geriatric Psychiatry Subspecialty Programs.
- Dr. Brian Banno, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
- Dr. Vincent Choong, Geriatric Psychiatry
- Dr. Kulwant Riar, Forensic Psychiatry
TRICEPS (TRANSLATING RESEARCH INTO CLINICAL EXCELLENCE IN PSYCHIATRIC SETTINGS) AWARD
Awarded annually by the UBC Psychiatry Advisory Committee to a faculty member who has excelled in translating research findings into exemplary clinical care, and has demonstrated a commitment to evidence-based psychiatry practice.
- Dr. Diane Fredrikson
- Dr. Joseph Tham
FACULTY OF MEDICINE AWARDS
Each year, the UBC Department of Psychiatry Awards Committee nominates deserving Department members for annual Faculty of Medicine awards that recognize excellence in teaching, research, administration, innovation and public service.
2023 RECIPIENTS
AWARD FOR OVERALL EXCELLENCE – EARLY CAREER
Recognizes early career faculty members who have made outstanding contributions in the areas of research, education, and service.
- Dr. Fidel Vila Rodriguez
AWARD FOR SERVICE TO THE UNIVERSITY AND COMMUNITY
Recognizes faculty members who have made significant contributions to local, national, and international communities aimed at improved health outcomes of the population.
- Dr. Evelyn Stewart
Resident Awards
2024 RECIPIENTS
RESIDENT UNDERGRADUATE TEACHING AWARDS
Recognizing residents who have had significant and positive impact on the learning of students in the MD Undergraduate Program.
- Dr. Jennifer LaBranche and Dr. Jordan Williams-Yuen (Vancouver)
- Dr. Wallace Yuen (Fraser)
- Dr. Stuart Hartsook (Vancouver Island)
- Dr. Caroline Dance (Prince George)
- Dr. Sarah Kharsa (Interior)
CANMEDS AWARDS
Peer-nominated awards recognizing residents who best exemplify the CanMEDS Competencies of Medical Expert, Communicator, Collaborator, Manager, Health Advocate, Scholar, and Professional.
- 1st Place: Dr. Kirsten Roche
- 2nd Place: Triya Ramburn, Chin Vern Tan and Dr. Phoebe Ng
- 3rd Place: Dr. Emmanuel Tse
- 4th Place: Dr. Emmanuel Tse
- 5th Place: Dr. Kaveh Rayani, Dr. Tyler Warnock, Dr. Christian Schlappner and Dr. Sabrina Campbell
SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTION TO RESEARCH AWARD
Recognizing a resident who has contributed significantly to the research goals of the residency program.
- Dr. Vivian Tsang
SIGNIFICANT LEADERSHIP AWARD
Recognizing a resident who has demonstrated consistent and outstanding leadership within the residency program and/or in other community activities.
- Dr. Alexander Levit
GEORGE A. DAVIDSON SCHOLARSHIP AWARD
Recognizing a resident who has demonstrated outstanding research and scholarly activity during residency training.
- Dr. Allison Hudson and Dr. Maria Alexandra Anghel
THE EMILY ELLINGSEN PRIZE FOR SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTION
Recognizing a resident who has made outstanding contributions to the residency program that have resulted in improvements in the training, professional development and/or camaraderie amongst residents.
- Dr. Jessica Chin
ISLAND MEDICAL PROGRAM EMILY ELLINGSEN RESIDENT AWARD
Peer-nominated award recognizing a resident training in the Island Medical Program who has embodied the legacy of leadership and compassion of the late Dr. Emily Ellingsen
- Dr. Lucas Dellabough
DR. WILLIAM E. PIPER MEMORIAL AWARD IN PSYCHOTHERAPY
Recognizing residents who have demonstrated a strong interest in psychotherapy, have exceeded expectations in acquiring psychotherapy skills, and have demonstrated evidence of positive development as a psychotherapist.
- Dr. Sarah Zhang
NECIA LAURA MAY ELVIN MEMORIAL PRIZE IN SCHIZOPHRENIA RESEARCH
Awarded to a PhD Student or post-doctoral trainee who has published an outstanding paper that is relevant to schizophrenia.
- N/A
DR. BRIAN MORRIS MEMORIAL AWARD (Providence Health)
Recognizing a resident who has displayed exemplary compassion and empathy combined with clinical excellence.
- Dr. Laura Matheson
MARIA CORRAL AWARD (Providence Health)
Recognizing a resident who has demonstrated excellence in medical student teaching.
- Dr. Marya Aman
DR. ROBERT KITCHEN MEMORIAL AWARD (Providence Health)
Recognizing a resident who has demonstrated excellence in Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry training at St. Paul’s Hospital.
- Dr. Ellia Zhong
DR. MEGAN ROBERTS HONORARY SCHOLARSHIP (Royal Columbian Hospital)
Recognizing residents at Royal Columbian Hospital who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership, collaboration and mentorship, all qualities which were embodied by Dr. Roberts throughout her life and career.
- Dr. Max Liu
MD Undergraduate Awards
2023 RECIPIENTS
ANNETTE E. HACKING MEMORIAL AWARD IN MEDICINE
Annual award given to a student with an aptitude for and interest in a career in mental health. Adjudication is based on leadership skills, commitment to community service and demonstrated social conscience.
- Anthony Kenneth Hinde
ANDREW NEIL MCTAGGERT MEMORIAL PRIZE IN PSYCHIATRY
Offered annually to a medical student who has demonstrated interest and academic achievement in the study of child and adolescent psychiatry, and is made on the recommendation of the UBC Psychiatry Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
- Jenny Zhang
KRISTIN SIVERTZ MEMORIAL PRIZE IN MEDICINE
Annually awarded to a third or fourth year medical student who demonstrates development of the core competencies of an exceptional physician early in their medical training.
- Miriam Manna
JAY C. CHENG MEMORIAL PRIZE
Annually awarded to a fourth year medical student who has demonstrated academic excellence in Psychiatry.
- Jake Johnston
Research Day Awards
The following are “People’s Choice” awards selected by Research Day attendees via electronic vote.
2023 RECIPIENTS
LIGHTNING TALK AWARD, SET A
- Hallee Shearer
LIGHTNING TALK AWARD, SET B
- Rebecca Zivanovic
ZELDOWICZ POSTER AWARD IN CLINICAL RESEARCH
- Triya Ramburn
ZELDOWICZ POSTER AWARD IN BASIC SCIENCE / TRANSLATIONAL RESEARCH
- Borna Atrchian
UBC & External Award Opportunities
There are a number of UBC and other external awards and prizes that mark the highest levels of achievement in research and innovation by faculty members.
DMCBH Kickstart Grant
More information on UBC Research Awards and the nomination process.
More information on awards and prizes granted by external learned societies and organizations.