Each year, the UBC Faculty of Medicine recognizes outstanding faculty and staff who are dedicated to transforming health for everyone through innovative research, teaching excellence, and service to the University.
The UBC Department of Medicine would like to congratulate the very deserving members of the Department who have been named the Faculty of Medicine’s 2020 Award recipients:
Dr. Keith Walley (Division of Critical Care)
2020 Bill and Marilyn Webber Lifetime Achievement Award
The Bill and Marilyn Webber Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes extraordinary members of the Faculty of Medicine who have had sustained distinguished careers at UBC in the areas of research, teaching and/or service.
Dr. Shannon Kolind (Division of Neurology)
2020 Distinguished Achievement Award for Excellence in Basic Science Research
In recognition of outstanding basic science research and scholarly contributions in the areas of health and life sciences.
Dr. Jon Stoessl (Division of Neurology)
2020 Distinguished Achievement Award for Service to the University and Community
In recognition of significant contributions to local, national, or international communities aimed at improved health outcomes of the population.
Dr. Jonathon Leipsic (Division of Cardiology)
2020 Distinguished Achievement Award for Overall Excellence – Senior Faculty
In recognition of outstanding contributions in the areas of research, education, and service.
Dr. Mary Kestler (Division of Infectious Diseases)
2020 Clinical Faculty Award For Excellence in Clinical Teaching
In recognition of Clinical Faculty members who have demonstrated excellence in clinical teaching at a Clinical Academic Campus