Awards

CFMS Leadership Awards

These awards seek to recognize medical students who exemplify leadership in humanitarian contributions, particularly in addressing diversity and equity in medicine and have demonstrated advocacy in areas of racial, gender, and disability justice.

In recognition of their achievements, three students will receive a CFMS Leadership Award, consisting of:

A engraved trophy / certificate of recognition

A cash prize of $2000 in sponsorship

CFMS National Officers, Committee Leads, and Taskforce Chairs are eligible to apply for this award as long as the work reflected upon is not CFMS related.

CFMS-CPAMD Humanitarian Award

Offered in partnership with the Comité permanent des affaires mondiales et du développement (CPAMD), this award recognizes medical students who have demonstrated a sustained commitment to global health, international development, and health equity through strong advocacy efforts.

In recognition of their achievements, one member of the Canadian Federation of Medical Students (CFMS) will receive the award. This award consists of:

An engraved trophy

All expenses paid to attend the 3-day CFMS Spring General Meeting in April to receive the award

Immediate access to a grant of minimum $5000+ to fund the initiative, along with national exposure and ongoing support from CPAMD and CFMS

CFMS-MD Financial Leadership Awards

These awards, supported by MD Financial Management, honour one medical student from each member school for outstanding leadership and contributions to student life. Awardees have demonstrated initiative and commitment to improving the medical community at the local, provincial, or national level.

In recognition of their achievements, one student from each of the 15 member schools of the Canadian Federation of Medical Students (CFMS) will receive a Medical Student Leadership Award. This award consists of:

A certificate of recognition

A cash prize of $2000