The Ontario Medical Student Bursary Fund was established in 1999 in response to rising tuition fees and the mounting debt Ontario medical students experienced. All students enrolled in an Ontario medical school are eligible for an OMF general bursary of $3,000. Every year the financial aid office at each medical school nominates students who are in the greatest financial need.
Professional Association of Residents of Ontario (PARO) Medical Student Citizenship Awards
Every year the Professional Association of Residents of Ontario offers their Citizenship Award to deserving University of Toronto medical students who, in addition to maintaining adequate academic standings, have made a significant contribution towards improving the general welfare of medical students. Two awards are available, at a value of $1000 each.
Dr. W. Dale Dauphinee Award for Excellence in Medical Education and Assessment, $5,000
To qualify for this award, a nominee should have made significant contributions to the betterment and accessibility of medical education and/or assessment practices through innovation within their faculty or between faculties within the health disciplines.
Dr. Ian Bowmer Award for Leadership in Social Accountability, $5,000
A nominee should demonstrate the qualities of leadership in social accountability. In addition, they should have responded to a community or broader population need by collaboratively developing a relevant approach and vision with stakeholders. Through a given initiative, they have created an engaged team or partnership that is actively pursuing a socially accountable vision and managing its delivery.
