Dr. John M. Darte Memorial Fund (Medicine)
This fund, in memory of the first Professor and Chairman of Pediatrics at Memorial University of Newfoundland’s Faculty of Medicine (1968-75), has been established by Mrs. J.M. Darte and Mrs. Frances Darte McCabe. Valued at a portion of the income on the endowment, it is awarded annually to up to four outstanding students in the Doctor of Medicine degree program. To be considered for this award, students must meet the minimum academic requirements for a scholarship. Preference will be given to those who have demonstrated financial need. It will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the recommendation of the Dean of Medicine’s Advisory Committee on Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards.
Dr. Ralph John Day Award
This award is a result of a donation from Mrs. Jean Day in memory of her late husband, Dr. Ralph John Day. Valued at a portion of the income on the endowment, the award is available to a student in the Doctor of Medicine program who completes the best undergraduate project in bowel or liver cancer, including other metastatic disease. It will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards upon recommendation of the Dean of Medicine’s Advisory Committee on Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards.
Dean’s Building a Healthy Tomorrow Award
These awards are made possible by donations from alumni and friends who wish to support student success in the Faculty of Medicine, Memorial University of Newfoundland. Guided by the vision of Dr. James Rourke (Dean, 2004-2016), these awards recognize the exceptional contributions of full-time students enrolled in the undergraduate and graduate programs within the Faculty of Medicine, who work steadfastly towards building a healthy tomorrow. The amount available for these awards is valued at a portion of the income on the endowment, however, the Dean, Faculty of Medicine will determine the allocation of awards to be distributed to undergraduate or graduate students. To be considered for these awards, students will submit an application describing how they are making a contribution towards building a healthy tomorrow. Students may also wish to include a statement of financial need in their application. Undergraduate medical student applications will be received by the Office of Student Affairs and graduate student applications will be received by the Office of Research and Graduate Studies. These awards will be granted either by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards or by the Dean, School of Graduate Studies upon the recommendation of the Dean, Faculty of Medicine.
Discipline of Oncology MD Entrance Bursary
This bursary was established through an annual gift from the members of the discipline of oncology. Valued at $5,000 annually, the bursary will be awarded to a student entering the MD degree program at Memorial University of Newfoundland. The members of the Discipline of Oncology are committed to giving back to the University and are proud to support students entering medical school with this bursary. The recipient must demonstrate financial need, as well as meet the minimum academic requirements for a bursary as defined by the University. The bursary will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the recommendation of the Dean of Medicine’s Advisory Committee on Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards.
Craig L. Dobbin Bursary in Medicine