Dr. David Almond and Dr. Dennis Morgan (Class of 1980) Memorial Bursary
This bursary was established in recognition of Dr. David Almond and Dr. Dennis Morgan, both graduates of Memorial University of Newfoundland’s Faculty of Medicine in 1980 who each led successful careers as cardiologists. Dr. Almond trained in interventional cardiology and was highly regarded for his clinical expertise and teaching skills. Among his many career accomplishments, Dr. Almond helped to establish the renowned interventional cardiology program at London Health Science Centre. Dr. Morgan, who attended medical school with the aid of bursaries and scholarships, worked across Canada while maintaining strong ties to his home in Newfoundland. He trained in echocardiography with a special interest in left ventricular function, and was beloved by patients, colleagues, family and friends. Both physicians were known for their compassion and ability to help patients feel comfortable and empowered in their care. Their families encourage the recipient of this bursary to strive for balance between their career in medicine, and with the personal activities and relationships that bring them happiness. Valued at a portion of the income on the endowment, the bursary will be awarded annually to a student from Newfoundland and Labrador who has completed their third year of the MD program at Memorial University of Newfoundland. The recipient must demonstrate financial need as well as meet the minimum academic requirements for a bursary as defined by Memorial University of Newfoundland. Preference will be given to those who have shown excellence in both academic and clinical skills. This 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.
Award in Psychiatry
This award is made available by the Discipline of Psychiatry. It is awarded to the most outstanding student in the area of Psychiatry during the core rotations of the Doctor of Medicine degree program. Valued at $500, it will be awarded annually. The recipient will be in the fourth year of this program and meet the minimum academic requirements for an award as defined by Memorial University of Newfoundland. This award will be granted 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. Andrew Bagby and Son Zachary Andrew Memorial Bursary
This bursary was initiated in memory of Dr. Andrew Bagby and his son Zachary by David and Kathleen Bagby, parents of Andrew. The recipient must have an engaging demeanor and must relate with ease to people at all levels, as this was a unique characteristic of Dr. Bagby. Valued at a portion of the income on the endowment, it will be awarded annually to the graduating M.D. student who best demonstrates the qualities Andrew embodied: a positive caring attitude, a sense of camaraderie, passion for life, supportive of others with a genuine concern for, and desire to, impact positively on the lives of his/her classmates. The recipient must have demonstrated financial need as well as meet the minimum academic requirements for a bursary. This 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.