Congratulations to our DOM colleagues who have been recommended by the Dean for promotion effective July 1 2025:

To Associate Professor:  Jennifer Watt, Jonathan Ailon, Maria Wolfs, Jeff Mosko, John Graham and Victoria Korley

To Full Professor:  Gustavo Saposnik, Warren Lee and Jeff Perl

Thank you to our Promotion Committee members and promotion coaches for their commitment to our DOM colleagues going through this process.

Natalie

Interim Physician-in-Chief

Please see below for the following updates:

• SMH DOM Award Announcements
• SMH Murray Muirhead  & J.J Connon Resident Award Announcements
• SAVE THE DATE – SMH Department of Medicine Annual Reception – June 4, 2025 – 5:00pm
• Featured in the Globe and Mail
• Good News Update: Dr. Brandon Tang and his wife, Linda, are excited to welcome their baby boy

 Dear Colleagues,

I’m delighted to share and acknowledge the recipients of this year’s departmental awards — a reflection of the exceptional clinical care, teaching, and leadership these individuals have demonstrated within our hospital and broader healthcare community. Please join me in congratulating the following awardees:

Robert H. Hyland Teacher of the Year Award:  Dr. Laura Walker

Michael Ward Mentorship Award:  Dr. David Klein

Michael Freeman Award:  Dr. Alberto Goffi

Master Clinician Award: Dr. Vera Dounaevskaia

Gerald Wong Award:  Dr. Omar Saeed

Division of Cardiology Luigi Casella Award chosen by Cardiology residents at St. Michael's Hospital:  Dr. John Graham

Rob Sargeant Postgraduate Education Awards: 

Warm regards,

Natalie

Interim Physician-in-Chief

Dear colleagues,

It is with great pleasure that we announce the recipients of this year’s Murray Muirhead Award, a distinction that honours residents who embody the spirit and legacy of Dr. Murray Muirhead.

Dr. Muirhead was deeply respected for his exceptional clinical skills, academic excellence, and the deep humanity he brought to his practice of medicine — qualities that continue to inspire our department and our profession. Each year, one resident at each training level is recognized for exemplifying these ideals.

Please join us in congratulating this year’s recipients:

We are also pleased to recognize this year’s recipient of the J.J. Connon Award, which honours the Chief Medical Resident for their outstanding dedication, enthusiasm, and excellence in teaching both undergraduate and postgraduate medical learners.

Congratulations to Dr. Daniel Huang, whose commitment to education, tireless work ethic, and unwavering support for colleagues and trainees have made a lasting impact. Dr. Huang is widely respected as a compassionate leader and an exceptional role model — qualities that make him truly deserving of this recognition.

Please join us in celebrating our resident award winners at our upcoming Higgins Day Resident Research Event on June 23^rd.

Natalie

Interim Physician-in-Chief

Dear Colleagues,

We are excited to announce the upcoming SMH Department of Medicine Annual Reception, and we hope you'll be able to join us!

Date: Tuesday, June 4th
Time: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Pantages Hotel, 200 Victoria Street

Please save the date—a formal invitation with full event details will follow soon.

We look forward to celebrating with you!

Drs. Fahad Razak and Amol Verma were recently featured in The Globe and Mail  Without integrating our health data, Canada risks being left behind.  

Their dedication, innovation, and expertise have earned them well-deserved recognition in this esteemed publication. 

Be sure to check out the full article to learn more about their achievements and the impact they're making in our field.

Dr. Brandon Tang and his wife, Linda, are excited to welcome their baby boy, William Zhou Tang on April 6, 2025, weighing 8.2 lb. 

Both baby and mom are doing well. Congratulations!