CMA Recognizes Excellence in the Field of Medical Ethics

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The Canadian Medical Association (CMA) announced that Dr. David McKnight of Toronto and Dr. Ian Mitchell of Calgary will receive the 2013 Dr. William Marsden Award in Medical Ethics. This award recognizes CMA members who have demonstrated exemplary leadership, commitment and dedication to the cause of advancing and promoting excellence in the field of medical ethics in Canada. Dr. David McKnight is widely admired for his leadership and dedication to excellence in the field of medical ethics. He began teaching ethics in anesthesia in 1990 and has won several awards for excellence in postgraduate education. Currently the associate dean of equity and professionalism for the faculty of medicine at the University of Toronto, he introduced the “Stethoscope Ceremony” during orientation for new medical students, symbolizing the importance of listening. He is also responsible for an empowering diversity statement for faculty recruitment. Dr. Ian Mitchell is a leader who enhances ethical and professional behaviour in physicians and displays excellence in his own ethics research and teaching initiatives. He is known as a meta-teacher who serves bioethics and the profession with insight, innovation and fearlessness. “I was honoured to be nominated and overwhelmed to be granted this award,” said Dr. Mitchell. “It is a privilege to work with children and families, and to encourage aspiring physicians to consider all aspects of care. Ethics are integral to the best health care.” After studying medicine at the University of Edinburgh, Dr. Mitchell pursued specialty training in pediatrics and pediatric lung disease. In 1982 he accepted a position at Alberta Children’s Hospital and joined the faculty of the University of Calgary’s department of paediatrics. Currently holding the rank of professor, he is director of the Respiratory Home Care Clinic.

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