The Dr. John Desmond Award was established in 1994 to recognize excellence in clinical teaching of undergraduate students. Dr. Desmond was widely acknowledged for his insight and mentoring of medical students. Toronto General Hospital – 1965-1995. The award is presented annually to a Department of Anesthesia faculty member who is judged to be an outstanding clinical teacher of undergraduate students. An individual may receive this award only once in any ten year period.
Nomination criteria may include:
Excellent teaching record over a period of at least three years
Excellence in clinical teaching, lecturing, and tutoring
Demonstrated interest and activity to improve teaching
Demonstrated interest in helping students to learn
Teaching innovations designed to improve learning
Involvement in educational research
Active involvement in education committees and/or administration
Faculty members in the Department of Anesthesia and medical students are invited to nominate candidates. Medical students wishing assistance in a nomination should contact their site coordinator.
