Layton and Thelma Smallwood Bursary in Medicine
The Layton and Thelma Smallwood Bursary in Medicine is endowed through a gift from the Smallwood Family (Cathy, Ray, Melissa, Amanda and Matthew). Layton and Thelma came from a modest background and grew up in rural Prince Edward Island. They were exceptionally hard workers and very generous members of their community. They believed that personal development through formal education, as well as the general acquisition of knowledge through informal means were critical to an individual’s success and the attainment of many personal goals. Layton and Thelma Smallwood had a granddaughter who studied in the Faculty of Medicine, Memorial University of Newfoundland and it is therefore appropriate that their generosity and belief in education be honoured with a bursary in their name. Valued at a portion of the income on the endowment, the bursary will be awarded annually to a student who has completed either first or second year in the Doctor of Medicine degree program. The recipient must have demonstrated financial need and meet the minimum academic requirements for a bursary as defined by the University. 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.
Studentship in Physician and Medical Student Health and Well-Being
The Studentship in Physician and Medical Student Health and Well-Being will provide an opportunity for a minimum of one month academic experience to research and conduct a project on some aspect of Physician Wellness in Medicine. The project may include scholarly research; program evaluation related to health and well-being in the medical profession; or the creation of literature or other art inspired by this theme. It will result in the creation of a deliverable outcome that may be suitable for peer review and presentation at a medical education meeting, conference, and/or suitable for submission for publication. An opportunity will be provided to the donor for viewing the output. Valued at $3,000, it is open to all undergraduate medical students. Application forms are to be submitted to the Faculty of Medicine’s Office of Student Affairs. 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.
Team 1984 Award in Autism Education and Research
This award was established by donations from the Faculty of Medicine Class of 1984 and friends. Initiated by the fundraising efforts of Dr. Peter Bartlett and Dr. Richard Hu, the award aims to forward education and research in the area of Autism Spectrum Disorder and associated cognitive development. Valued at a portion of the income on the endowment, it will be awarded annually to a student in the Doctor of Medicine program who has a demonstrated interest in education or research in the area of Autism Spectrum Disorder or associated cognitive development. The recipient must meet the minimum academic requirements for an award. Applications are available from the Student Affairs Office, Faculty of Medicine. 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.
Undergraduate Award in Professional Studies