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Ian Hart Award for Outstanding Contribution to Medical Education
Recognition for outstanding medical education leadership
Last Update: April 21, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
This award recognizes senior educators who have made an outstanding contribution to medical education throughout their academic careers. The winner receives a commemorative trophy and a $1,000 prize.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Strengthen organizational capacity
- Reach a new target audience
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000 $
- Minimum amount : 1,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Higher Education
Target groups
- Academia / students
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Recognition of outstanding contributions to medical education over an academic career.
Documents Needed
- Nomination letter from a CAME member
- Up to three support letters
- Full curriculum vitae of the nominee
- Current portrait photo of the nominee
- Short biography of the nominee
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- CAME members
- Senior medical educators
- Medical education academics
Who is not eligible
- Current members of the CAME Executive Committee
- Current members of the CAME Board of Directors
- Current members of the CAME Awards Committee
Selection criteria
- Teaching activities: quantity, scope, and quality.
- Pedagogical innovations and learning resources: level of innovation, scope, and catalytic role.
- Medical education research: funding, publications, and scientific presentations.
- Overall impact of the nominee's work.
- Leadership and administrative roles in medical education.
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare nomination package
- Write a nomination letter with specific and convincing details on the nominee’s achievements and contributions.
- Collect up to three support letters.
- Prepare the nominee’s full CV, current portrait, and short biography.
- Step 2: Submit the nomination form
- Send the completed nomination package through the program’s nomination form.
- Step 3: Await review and results
- The awards committee reviews the nomination.
- The recipient is selected and recognized at the CAME awards ceremony.
Processing and Agreement
- Nominations are reviewed by the CAME Awards Committee.
- Applications are assessed against the listed selection criteria.
- The award recipient is announced for the annual CAME awards ceremony.
Additional information
- The award was established in 1992 in honour of Dr. Ian Hart.
- The recipient receives a commemorative trophy.
- The award is presented during the CAME awards cocktail reception.
- Nominations must be resubmitted each year to be considered again.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Ian Hart Award for Outstanding Contribution to Medical Education Program
What is the Ian Hart Award for Outstanding Contribution to Medical Education?
This award recognizes senior educators who have made an outstanding contribution to medical education throughout their academic careers. The winner receives a commemorative trophy and a $1,000 prize.
How much funding can be received?
Ian Hart Award for Outstanding Contribution to Medical Education Funds up to $1,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Ian Hart Award for Outstanding Contribution to Medical Education program?
To be eligible for the Ian Hart Award for Outstanding Contribution to Medical Education program, you must:
CAME member nominee
Nomination by a CAME member
Senior medical educator
What expenses are eligible under Ian Hart Award for Outstanding Contribution to Medical Education?
Recognition of outstanding contributions to medical education over an academic career.
Who can I contact for more information about the Ian Hart Award for Outstanding Contribution to Medical Education?
You can contact Canadian Association for Medical Education (CAME) or by phone at (613) 730-0687 ext. 238.
Where is the Ian Hart Award for Outstanding Contribution to Medical Education available?
The Ian Hart Award for Outstanding Contribution to Medical Education program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Ian Hart Award for Outstanding Contribution to Medical Education a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Ian Hart Award for Outstanding Contribution to Medical Education is a Grant and Funding