City of Thunder Bay Family Medicine Award

This award recognizes and rewards local students who are studying medicine in Canada and who plan to train as family physicians and return to Thunder Bay to practice upon the completion of their training.

The deadline to submit the application is June 16, 2010.

For 2010 there will be four awards of $5000

Application Criteria

  • Proof of graduation from a Thunder Bay high school (if non-resident graduate, then parents must still be residing in Thunder Bay)
  • show proof of acceptance to or current enrolment in a recognized Canadian medical school
  • a copy of your most recent medical school transcript
  • Resume – exemplifying a “well rounded” individual
  • Eligible for student financial assistance in province or territory of residence
  • Letter indicating:
    • Reasons for studying medicine
    • Reason for applying for the award
    • Reason for wishing to practice family medicine in Thunder Bay upon completion of training. This letter must not be longer than two 8 ½” x 11” letter sized sheets of paper. Minimum font size 10pt
  • Two reference letters verifying character and student need

Application Guidelines

  • Can apply in 2nd, 3rd or 4th year of medicine
  • Successful applicants may not apply again
  • Unsuccessful applicants may reapply in a subsequent year
  • Each award recipient must agree to have his/her name publicized. He/she must be prepared to publicize the award as requested
  • The amount and number of awards will be dependent upon available funds as approved by City Council
  • * NOTE* The Selection Committee will accept applications from any candidate who believe they meet the intent of the criteria however preference will be given to those applicants who satisfy all of the stipulated criteria.

City of Thunder Bay Family Medicine Award Application Form (95 K)

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