Ahmed Al-Awamer MBBS MHSc (Bioethics) CCFP(PC) FCFP FRCPC

Biography

Dr. Al-Awamer is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Family and Community Medicine at the University of Toronto. He is a family physician, Royal College certified palliative physician and award-winning educator at the Supportive Care Department, Princess Margaret Cancer Center in Toronto, Canada. After completing his medical degree, Dr. Al-Awamer obtained a Master of Health Science (MHSc) degree in bioethics from the University of Toronto. In his various roles, Dr. Al-Awamer is the Director of Postgraduate Medical Education at University Health Network, Canada’s largest hospital and the world’s top 10 hospitals. He co-founded the Palliative Medicine Clinical Fellowship program at the University of Toronto. He was the Education Lead at the Princess Margret Cancer Center's Palliative Care Division and the previous Head of the Curriculum Committee at the Royal College Palliative Medicine Residency Program and DFCM's Palliative Care Enhanced Skills Program. In addition to his interest in medical education, Dr. Al-Awamer has active initiatives of research and education in ethics, and palliative care for Adolescents and Young Adults. He published and delivered conference papers nationally and internationally in his areas of expertise.

Quote from the Winner

I am deeply honoured by this award. Teaching is one of the most gratifying activities in medicine, and I am thankful for my learners for allowing me to be part of their learning journey.

About the Award

Established in 2003 this award serves to recognize outstanding contributions of faculty members in program development, administration and innovation in postgraduate medical education.