We are thrilled to announce that Dr. John Hanlon has been awarded the prestigious 2025 PGME Award for Excellence in Development and Innovation. This accolade celebrates faculty members who demonstrate exceptional contributions to postgraduate medical education through teaching, mentoring, program innovation, and advancing research.
Dr. Hanlon, the founding Program Director of the FRCPC-Accredited Pain Medicine Subspecialty Residency Program at the University of Toronto, has been a trailblazer in pain medicine education. His visionary leadership has established new benchmarks in training for this critical field. As the Director of Education at St. Michael’s Hospital, Dr. Hanlon continues to shape the future of medical education through his dedication to innovation and excellence.
This award underscores Dr. Hanlon's transformative impact on postgraduate medical training and his commitment to fostering compassionate, skilled clinicians. The Faculty of Medicine will formally present the award at its Annual Education Achievement Celebration on May 21, 2025.
Congratulations, Dr. Hanlon, on this well-deserved recognition!
PGME Website: https://pgme.utoronto.ca/awards-excellence