Resident of the Month Winners - 2022
Please look below at the winners of Maritime Resident Doctors' Resident of the Month award for 2022. For more info on the award including criteria and an application form, please CLICK HERE.
December 2022 - Malik Ali (PGY3, Orthopaedic Surgery)
Maritime Resident Doctors is pleased to announce Malik Ali, a PGY3 in Orthopaedic Surgery, is our latest Resident of the Month.
Our Resident of the Month award aims to improve resident well-being by recognizing and rewarding resident colleagues with exceptional achievements while maintaining a work-life balance. The criteria includes academic accomplishments, research activities, social events, family life, community involvement, humanitarian service, leadership, and more.
Dr. Ali was nominated by his peers.
"Malik is an exemplary rising leader in our program and has really stepped up to help recently, and in doing so, has demonstrated his leadership qualities," his nomination says. "Our program is very acutely short of residents, so Malik had to step into the role of chief resident, while balancing his duties as a junior resident. Despite the extra work, he never complained and was an excellent example for our co-residents. On top of this, his period as chief overlapped with our internal review, which he handled without issues."
In addition to his leadership, Dr. Ali balances his other responsibilities as well.
"Malik does all this while balancing his clinical duties, substantial research endeavours, and a number of resident leadership/committee roles. He is an avid and invested teacher of medical students and regularly seeks out teaching and learning opportunities. He is a very valued member of our team, and we all enjoy having him around and what he brings to our program."
As the winner of this award, Dr. Ali will receive a $100 gift card.
Congratulations from everyone at Maritime Resident Doctors on winning this award.
November 2022 - Karen Ho (PGY5, Cardiology)
Maritime Resident Doctors is pleased to announce Karen Ho, a PGY5 in Cardiology, is our latest Resident of the Month.
Our Resident of the Month award aims to improve resident well-being by recognizing and rewarding resident colleagues with exceptional achievements while maintaining a work-life balance. The criteria includes academic accomplishments, research activities, social events, family life, community involvement, humanitarian service, leadership, and more.
Dr. Ho was nominated by her peers.
"Karen is the Associate Chief Resident for our Cardiology Training Program. She is not only an outstanding clinician who always goes above and beyond for her patients, she is also a valued co-resident in our program," her nomination reads. "She is extremely hard working and dedicated. She is more than happy to help out her colleagues by volunteering for last minute shifts on short notice. And she is extremely dedicated to learning."
Wellness is also a top priority for Dr. Ho.
"This past year, Karen also took on a resident wellness initiative and worked very hard to create a Coffee Station for our lounge. It goes to great use every day and has elevated our wellness on call! She still finds time for her own wellness and since moving here from BC, is slowly making her way across the Maritimes on her bike."
As the winner of this award, Dr. Ho will receive a $100 gift card.
Congratulations from everyone at Maritime Resident Doctors on winning this award.
October 2022 - Maya Kovacs (PGY1, Family Medicine North Nova)
Maritime Resident Doctors is pleased to announce Maya Kovacs, a PGY1 in Family Medicine North Nova, is our latest Resident of the Month.
Our Resident of the Month award aims to improve resident well-being by recognizing and rewarding resident colleagues with exceptional achievements while maintaining a work-life balance. The criteria includes academic accomplishments, research activities, social events, family life, community involvement, humanitarian service, leadership, and more.
Dr. Kovacs was nominated by her peers.
"Maya is an exceptional colleague and resident," her nomination says. "Early in our training, she had the idea to start a resident-led pap clinic to meet the need in her new community for patients without a primary care provider. She has also spent countless hours outside of her already busy resident schedule undergoing extra training in CBT and other therapies."
In addition to patient care, Dr. Kovacs also shows great leadership in the wellness space.
"She has led our resident group in some very powerful yoga/mindfulness sessions and recently wrote an article for Doctor's Nova Scotia on the culture of perfectionism in medicine that was eye-opening for lots of us," her nomination outlines. "She embodies wellness for us as residents and goes above and beyond to help her patients be well too. We are so lucky to have her in our program!"
As the winner of this award, Dr. Kovacs will receive a $100 gift card.
Congratulations from everyone at Maritime Resident Doctors on winning this award.
September 2022 - Patricia Marks (PGY4, Emergency Medicine)
Maritime Resident Doctors is pleased to announce Patricia Marks, a PGY4 in Emergency Medicine, is our latest Resident of the Month.
Our Resident of the Month award aims to improve resident well-being by recognizing and rewarding resident colleagues with exceptional achievements while maintaining a work-life balance. The criteria includes academic accomplishments, research activities, social events, family life, community involvement, humanitarian service, leadership, and more.
Dr. Marks was nominated by her peers.
"Trish has been a source of steady support in our resident group," her nomination reads. "As our chief resident, she showed strong leadership as we navigated the rollercoaster that is residency. She is always available to listen and to help us with both the academic and personal challenges that come along the way."
Dr. Marks balances it all while helping her co-residents.
"She is constantly going out of her way to make us feel appreciated, whether its through kind notes, cards, or with baked goods. Trish really values work-life balance, and has planned and arranged some incredible group outings for our Emerg crew. She is such a huge part of our program!"
As the winner of this award, Dr. Marks will receive a $100 gift card.
Congratulations from everyone at Maritime Resident Doctors on winning this award.
June 2022 - Yasmeen Mansoor (PGY4, Pediatrics)
Maritime Resident Doctors is pleased to announce Yasmeen Mansoor, a PGY4 in Pediatrics, is our latest Resident of the Month.
Our Resident of the Month award aims to improve resident well-being by recognizing and rewarding resident colleagues with exceptional achievements while maintaining a work-life balance. The criteria includes academic accomplishments, research activities, social events, family life, community involvement, humanitarian service, leadership, and more.
Dr. Mansoor was nominated by her peers.
"Yasmeen is an outgoing chief resident in the Dalhousie paediatrics program who has gone above and beyond to advocate for her fellow residents and patients," her nomination says. "To move the dial on changing workplace culture, Yasmeen designed and implemented training for paediatrics faculty to recognize and respond to microaggressions directed against residents. This important work has garnered the attention of other programs both at Dalhousie and at other universities."
In addition, Dr. Mansoor is a tireless patient advocate.
"Her resident project focuses on standardizing interpretation services for patients and their families at the IWK," her nomination says. "She continues to be in conversations with both faculty members and hospital management to ensure that patients are cared for in their language of choice, thus promoting patient-centered care and patient safety overall. Finally, Yasmeen exemplifies work-life balance. When she is not on the wards, you may find her trading forehands and backhands on the tennis courts, volleyballing with friends at the Commons or getting her steps in on a hiking trail."
As the winner of this award, Dr. Mansoor will receive a $100 gift card.
Congratulations from everyone at Maritime Resident Doctors on winning this award.
May 2022 - Kelly Aminian (PGY3, Neurology)
Maritime Resident Doctors is pleased to announce Kelly Aminian, a PGY3 in Neurology, is our latest Resident of the Month.
Our Resident of the Month award aims to improve resident well-being by recognizing and rewarding resident colleagues with exceptional achievements while maintaining a work-life balance. The criteria includes academic accomplishments, research activities, social events, family life, community involvement, humanitarian service, leadership, and more.
Dr. Aminian was nominated by her peers.
"Kelly is a phenomenal resident and chief of our program," her nomination says. "She has had to face many obstacles as chief and has always taken them on in stride. She is consistently open to feedback and does an excellent job integrating collaborative leadership.
"In addition, Kelly is a dedicated and fierce advocate for residents and makes people feel heard and cared for. She is also able to balance all of her clinical and administrative duties with her young family, which is certainly something to aspire to."
As the winner of this award, Dr. Aminian will receive a $100 gift card.
Congratulations from everyone at Maritime Resident Doctors on winning this award.
April 2022 - Michael Fry (PGY4, Nuclear Medicine)
Maritime Resident Doctors is pleased to announce Michael Fry, a PGY4 in Nuclear Medicine, is our latest Resident of the Month.
Our Resident of the Month award aims to improve resident well-being by recognizing and rewarding resident colleagues with exceptional achievements while maintaining a work-life balance. The criteria includes academic accomplishments, research activities, social events, family life, community involvement, humanitarian service, leadership, and more.
Dr. Fry was nominated by his peers.
"Dr. Fry, our senior radiology chief resident, is an incredible colleague and leader for our group of radiology residents," his nomination reads. "He truly cares about everyone’s experience and always make his best effort to make sure every concern is dealt with and solved in a timely manner.
"Aside from his leadership pursuits, he is a remarkable physician and is undertaking a combined nuclear medicine and radiology residency. Aside from these academic accomplishments, he has recently expanded his family and became a dog dad! We are all grateful to have Mike as our chief resident and feel he is deserving of this award"
As the winner of this award, Dr. Fry will receive a $100 gift card.
Congratulations from everyone at Maritime Resident Doctors on winning this award.
March 2022 - Holly Greer (PGY5, Psychiatry)
Maritime Resident Doctors is pleased to announce Holly Greer, a PGY5 in Psychiatry, is our latest Resident of the Month.
Our Resident of the Month award aims to improve resident well-being by recognizing and rewarding resident colleagues with exceptional achievements while maintaining a work-life balance. The criteria includes academic accomplishments, research activities, social events, family life, community involvement, humanitarian service, leadership, and more.
Dr. Greer was nominated by her peers.
"Holly is truly the unsung hero of our psychiatry residency program," her nomination proclaims. "Quietly unassuming, she is a powerhouse academic, clinician, leader, educator, advocate, and all-around inspiring human being. Holly has a true passion for education, spearheading multiple initiatives for teaching clinical clerks, including an online teaching platform, a summer teaching project, and a successful mentorship program."
Despite the added burdens of impending exams, Dr. Greer continues to shine as an example in her program.
"Even during the final push of studying for her Royal College exam, Holly never let her clinical duties suffer, even taking on additional responsibilities, including supervising learners," her nomination says. "She is an incredibly hard worker and a strong passion for evidence-based medicine. She exemplifies integrity and is an excellent role model for junior learners, making her hugely respected by her peers and staff. She also models excellent work-life balance and is always available to provide support to those around her."
As the winner of this award, Dr. Greer will receive a $100 gift card.
Congratulations from everyone at Maritime Resident Doctors on winning this award.
February 2022 - Luke Edgar (PGY2, Family Med/Emergency Med Saint John)
Maritime Resident Doctors is pleased to announce Luke Edgar, a PGY2 in Family Medicine Integrated Emergency Medicine Saint John, is our latest Resident of the Month.
Our Resident of the Month award aims to improve resident well-being by recognizing and rewarding resident colleagues with exceptional achievements while maintaining a work-life balance. The criteria includes academic accomplishments, research activities, social events, family life, community involvement, humanitarian service, leadership, and more.
Dr. Edgar was nominated by his peers.
"From the beginning of residency he has demonstrated a sincere concern for the well-being of his fellow residents through investments of time and effort," his nomination says. "He goes out of his way to make others feel supported – including personal deliveries of cookies and thoughtful gifts to his co-residents, and hosting get-togethers. This year he has taken on the role of chief-resident for the iFMEM program and is proving to be a thoughtful and invested leader."
The nomination describes Dr. Edgar as a person who throws himself wholeheartedly into all he does.
"He is committed to medical excellence – pouring his heart and soul into learning and practicing medicine in the most competent way possible. He has dedicated hours to teaching others including students and co-residents, formally and informally. Yet he still finds time for self-care including running marathons, doing backwoods camping trips, and cooking delicious dinners."
As the winner of this award, Dr. Edgar will receive a $100 gift card.
Congratulations from everyone at Maritime Resident Doctors on winning this award.
January 2022 - Suzanne Boursalie (PGY3, Internal Medicine)
Maritime Resident Doctors is pleased to announce Suzanne Boursalie, a PGY3 in Internal Medicine, is our latest Resident of the Month.
Our Resident of the Month award aims to improve resident well-being by recognizing and rewarding resident colleagues with exceptional achievements while maintaining a work-life balance. The criteria includes academic accomplishments, research activities, social events, family life, community involvement, humanitarian service, leadership, and more.
Dr. Boursalie was nominated by her peers.
"Suzanne is the internal medicine co-chief resident who recently matched to cardiology at Dalhousie," her nomination reads. "Besides advocating for the IM residents, she has been responsible for continuously re-organizing the internal medicine schedules to cover for COVID-19 related changes."
The nomination highlighted the thankless task of scheduling as worthy for honour.
"We often highlight actions that can be seen. I'm not sure many people know how she has been selflessly assigning herself to shifts that could not be filled despite studying for her Royal College Exam. At the same time, she still manages to organize the IM community events and she can always be found with chocolate or candy to distribute, which always brings a smile to our faces."
As the winner of this award, Dr. Boursalie will receive a $100 gift card.
Congratulations from everyone at Maritime Resident Doctors on winning this award.
