Previous Distinguished Service Award Winners
| Year | Distinguished Service Awardee | City | Province | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 |  | Dr. Drew Bethune | Halifax | NS |
| 2020 |  | Dr. Mike Humer | Kelowna | BC |
| 2019 |  | Dr. Giles Beauchamp | Montreal | QC |
| 2018 |  | Dr. Paul Gardiner | St. John's | NL |
| 2017 |  | Dr. Gary Gelfand | Calgary | AB |
| 2016 |  | Dr. Paul Dubois | Moncton | NB |
Annual Call for Nominations
Established in 2016, the Canadian Association of Thoracic Surgeons (CATS) Distinguished Service Award recognizes those CATS members who have made significant contributions to CATS and/or far-reaching contributions to the specialty of thoracic surgery from a clinical, educational or research perspective.
Criteria – The nominated physician must be a Canadian citizen who is a CATS member in good standing and will have shown one or more of the following:
- Demonstrated outstanding service to the CATS organization and its members.
- Provided exemplary clinical thoracic surgery care and be recognized by the individual’s peers as a dedicated physician.
- Promoted an atmosphere of respect and dignity in all individual relationships with patients, allied health professionals and colleagues.
- Assisted with educating and mentoring students, residents, fellows and/or colleagues.
- Contributed to innovative thoracic surgery research.
- Made significant contributions to the education of thoracic surgeons in Canada through curriculum development, design or delivery.
- Made significant contributions as a healthcare leader in improving the delivery of thoracic surgery care locally, provincially, nationally and/or internationally.
- Served as a strong ambassador for Canadian thoracic surgery internationally.
Selection – Recipients will be selected by the CATS Executive Committee based on the submitted nominations.
Nomination – The selection committee will require a cover letter outlining the reasons for the nomination, accompanied by the curriculum vitae for the nominated CATS member. Nominations will be accepted for the annual award from April 1 to April 30. One award is given out annually and will be presented at the annual CATS meeting.
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Please send the nomination information to:
CATS President