Global Health and Travel Awards
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Alex W. Strasberg M.D.,C.M. 1921 and Harvey M. Weinstein M.D.,C.M. 1967 Global Health Award
Established in 2016 by Rhona Weinstein (née Strasberg), B.A. 1967, M.A. 1969, and Harvey M. Weinstein, B.Sc. 1963, M.D.,C.M. 1967, in honour of Rhona's late father, Alex W. Strasberg, M.D.,C.M. 1921 and Harvey M. Weinstein, M.D.,C.M. 1967, both pioneers and advocates in clinical work and research related to vulnerable populations.
An immigrant to Canada, Dr. Strasberg was among the earliest Jewish students to graduate from McGill Faculty of Medicine. He became a urologist on staff at the Jewish General Hospital and the Royal Victoria Hospital, conducted research, and taught in the Department of Urology at McGill. He devoted his practice to treating the poor and was for many years the physician of choice for many in the Montréal Chinese immigrant community.
Dr. Weinstein trained as a psychiatrist at Yale University and worked in university student health at Stanford University, as well as in hospital and private practice settings. In later years, he earned a public health degree from UC Berkeley and devoted his time to research and policy in refugee and immigrant health. Author of two books and numerous articles, he also became involved in human rights scholarship and advocacy about how countries respond to ethnic cleansing and genocide.
Awarded by the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences upon recommendation of the Director of Global Health Programs to provide support for undergraduate medical students or postgraduate residents in the Faculty who are engaged in global health research and/or clinical training related to immigrant, refugee, and aboriginal/indigenous populations, in Canada and abroad. Support may include funds for travel, housing, research, and/or clinical experiences. Preference will be given to projects of merit and projects with cross-disciplinary perspectives as well as faculty support.
Value: varies.
Ambassador Paul Frazer Travel Award for Global Health
Established in 2015 by Paul Frazer, B.A. 1970, to provide support for one or more graduate students in the Master of Science in Public Health program in the Department of Epidemiology, Biostatistics, and Occupational Health at McGill University who are completing the practicum in under-resourced areas in the world. Awarded by the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences upon the recommendation of the Director of Global Health Programs and the Director of the M.Sc.P.H. program.
Value: varies.
The Ashworth Student Travel Award
Established by M. Anthony Ashworth, M.D.,C.M.1961 and family to honour the late Dorothy and William Ashworth of Montréal, the award(s) will support medical students conducting their elective clinical clerkship in remote regions of Canada or in a developing country. As a result of his many trips to the James Bay region, Dr. Ashworth believed that practising with limited technology made the physician a better clinician. It is hoped that those who benefit from these awards make aid to underserved areas of the world a part of their future responsibility. Awarded by the Faculty Medicine and Health Sciences upon the recommendation of the Director of the Global Health Programs.
Value: varies.
Bubbie and Nanny Global Health Travel Award
Established in 2015 by Michael Shevell, B.Sc. 1980, M.D.,C.M. 1984, in honor of his children's grandmothers, to provide travel support for postgraduate medical residents in either pediatrics or pediatric neurology within the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences who are pursuing an elective overseas in under-resourced areas of the world, or among underserved populations in Canada, or for healthcare professionals involved in a McGill project overseas. Awarded by the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences upon recommendation of the Director of Global Health Programs, the Pediatric Residency Program Directors and the Pediatric Neurology Residency.
Value: varies.
Class of Medicine 1983 Global Health Scholar Award
Established in 2024 by the Class of Medicine 1983. Awarded by the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, upon the recommendation of the Director of Global Health Programs, to one or more in-course graduate students who are enrolled in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences at McGill University and who are involved in any global health project under the supervision of a Faculty member; or to one or more in-course undergraduate students who are enrolled in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences at McGill University and who are involved in a local global health project under the supervision of a Faculty member.
Value: varies.
Dr. Alice Benjamin Global Maternal and Child Health Award
To provide travel support and/or stipends for one or more outstanding students or trainees at McGill University who are pursuing an elective, research project or practicum focusing on reproductive, maternal, newborn and child health in a low- or middle-income country, in Northern Canada, or amongst underserved communities in Montréal. This award is open to medical residents, postdoctoral fellows, graduate students and undergraduate students enrolled in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. The minimum duration of travel/on-site work is two weeks. Following completion of travel, in addition to presenting their experience at GHP’s Global Health Night event, the awardee is also required to present at the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology’s Grand Rounds. Awarded by FMHS upon recommendation of the Director of Global Health Programs. Applicants from residents will also be reviewed by the program director for their respective residency program.
Value: varies.
Dr. Alice M. Chan-Yip Humanitarian Global Health Initiatives Award
Established in 2022 by Alice M. Chan-Yip, C.M., M.D.,C.M.1962, FRCPC, FAAP, D.Sc. honoris causa 2018. Awarded by the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, upon the recommendation of the Director of Global Health Programs and the Director of the School of Population and Global Health, to one or more undergraduate or graduate students at McGill University undertaking a mentored global health research or clinical training project internationally or within Indigenous communities in North America, including greater Montréal. Eligible projects may be supported through the Global Health Scholars program or other travel award initiatives. Preference is given to students involved in health-focused emergency or humanitarian relief.
Dr. Catherine Wang Global Health Scholars
Established in 2024 by Wang's Foundation. Awarded by the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, upon the recommendation of the Director of Global Health Programs, to one or more in-course undergraduate or graduate students who are enrolled in any Faculty at McGill University and who are involved in any summer global health project, including but not limited to projects on reproductive, newborn, maternal, women, and children health, under the supervision of a Faculty member. Preference will be given to students involved in international projects in low- or middle-income countries, or Indigenous or under-served communities in Canada.
Value: varies.
Dr. Freda M. Omaswa Travel Award for the Study of Infectious and Tropical Diseases
Established in 2017 in memory of Freda M. Omaswa, M.D.,C.M. 2008 by her classmates, family, friends, and colleagues. Freda was an inspirational human with an exceptional warmth and sincerity that drove her to always put the needs of others ahead of her own. Awarded by the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences upon the recommendation of the Director of Global Health Programs to provide travel support for an M.D.,C.M. student travelling to Africa in order to gain experience in tropical and infectious diseases. Preference will be given to an M.D.,C.M. student travelling to Uganda.
Value: approximately $3,000.
Dr. Kenneth Remsen Global Health Award
Established in 2018 by Dr. Kenneth Alan Remsen, M.D.,C.M. 1980, to provide travel support and/or stipends for one or more outstanding M.D.,C.M. students enrolled in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences who are participating in the Global Health Scholars program by undertaking a mentored global health project in an international setting, in Northern Canada, or from Montréal. Awarded by the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences upon recommendation of the Director of Global Health Programs.
Value: varies.
Dr. Milan K. Sen Travel Award in Global Health Surgery
Established in 2016 by Dr. Milan Sen, B.Sc. 1994, M.D.,C.M. 1998, to provide travel support for undergraduate medical students interested in global surgery within the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences who are pursuing an elective overseas in under-resourced areas in the world, or among underserved populations in Canada or the U.S. (e.g., Indigenous populations). Awarded by the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences upon recommendation of the Director of Global Health Programs in consultation with the Centre for Global Surgery at the McGill University Health Centre.
Value: varies.
Dr. Stephen Corber Global Health Travel Award
Established in 2019 by Stephen J. Corber, M.D.,C.M. 1969, to provide travel and cost of living support to students or trainees enrolled in a degree or residency training program and pursuing a supervised Global Health placement (minimum 12 weeks). Placements should be located in a low- or lower middle-income country and focused on the practice of global health. Global Health Programs staff are available to assist students in identifying a practicum site. Research projects are not eligible for this award. Awarded by the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences upon recommendation of the Director of Global Health Programs.
Value: varies.
Dr. Yuk Chan Ma and Dr. Yuen Kok Chan Prize in Multicultural and International Medicine
Established in October 2006 by Dr. Alice Chan-Yip, M.D.,C.M. 1962, in memory of her late parents. Awarded annually by the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences' Scholarships Committee to a medical student who participates in a Canadian multicultural or international elective of at least four weeks. The prize will be awarded to the student who presents the best project demonstrating an understanding of the contribution of social and cultural factors to health.
Value: up to $1,000.
Frances Aboud and Charles Larson Global Health Fund
The Frances Aboud and Charles Larson Global Health Fund supports the Global Health Scholars program by annually providing travel support and a stipend to one outstanding undergraduate or graduate student enrolled in any Faculty at McGill University and who is involved in an international health research or training project or practicum in a low- or middle-income country under the supervision of a Faculty member.
Margaret W. Siber M.D.,C.M. 1970 and George R. Siber M.D.,C.M. 1970 Global Heath Scholar Award
Established in 2020 by Margaret W. Siber, M.D.,C.M., 1970, and George R. Siber, M.D.,C.M. 1970, in honor of the 50th anniversary of their graduation, to inspire a passion for global health. Awarded by the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, upon the recommendation of the Director of Global Health Programs, to students participating in the Global Health Scholars Program. This award provides support for one or more undergraduate or graduate students enrolled in the Faculty who are undertaking a mentored global health research and/or clinical training project internationally, among Indigenous communities in North America or in Montréal. Support may include funds for travel, housing, research, and/or clinical experiences.
Mary A. Metcalf International Travel Fund
The Mary A. Metcalf International Travel Fund is designated to support the international research of undergraduate students, graduate students, and postgraduate medical residents within the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. Electives, research projects, or community service programs must be at least four weeks long. The fund's intent is to promote the training of health care workers and researchers to combat global health disparities, by supporting students seeking to work with underserved populations in resource-limited settings.
Value: varies.
Medicine Class of 1965 International Health Student Fund
Established in May 2000 by the Medicine Class of 1965 in appreciation of the education they received at McGill. Funds will be used to allow medical students to pursue research or clinical electives overseas. One bursary will be awarded in each application round.
Value: varies.
Medical Class of 1984 Student Bursary
Established in 2010 by Medicine Class of 1984 to commemorate their 25th reunion, the award(s) will help support the travel and accommodation expenses of one or more senior medical students (Year 3 or 4) pursuing an elective overseas in a developing country. Awarded by the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences upon the recommendation of the Director of the Global Health Programs. One bursary will be awarded in each application round.
Value: varies.
Meralli Global Health Innovation Award
Established in 2024 and named in honor of McGill alumnus Farouk Meralli. Awarded by the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, upon the recommendation of the Director of Global Health Programs, to one or more in-course undergraduate or graduate students who are enrolled at McGill University and are involved in an international global health innovation and/or entrepreneurship project under the supervision of a faculty member.
OMAF Travel Award
The Osler Medical Aid Foundation (OMAF) awards are intended to support undergraduate medical students conducting service-learning or clinical electives in underserved communities both in Canada and overseas for a minimum duration of four weeks. Two scholarships of up to $1,000 will be available in each application round, to support travel and accommodation expenses. In keeping with OMAF's heritage as a student-driven scholarship initiative, a medical student will be included on the selection committee for these awards.
Value: varies.
Soe-Lin-Hecht Global Health Graduate Award
Established in 2019 by Dr. Shan Soe-Lin, B.Sc. 2003, Ph.D. 2009, Dr. Robert Hecht, and Hla Hla Myint Soe-Lin. To provide support for one or more outstanding Master's students in the Faculty of Medicine and conducting research in public health or epidemiology. For students conducting research overseas in low- or middle-income countries, or in an indigenous community in Canada. Awarded by the Faculty of Medicine upon recommendation of the Director of Global Health Programs.
Value: varies.
Soe-Lin-Hecht Global Health Scholar Undergraduate Award
Established in 2019 by Dr. Shan Soe-Lin, B.Sc. 2003, Ph.D. 2009, Dr. Robert Hecht, and Hla Hla Myint Soe-Lin, in memory of Dr. Soe Lin, who was an ardent believer in the importance of using a good education to better the lot of humanity. To provide annual travel support and/or stipends for up to three outstanding undergraduate students who are participating in the Global Health Scholars program in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. For students pursuing a mentored research project overseas in low- or middle-income countries, or in an Indigenous community in Canada. Preference will be given to students pursuing studies in Microbiology and Immunology. Awarded by the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences upon recommendation of the Director of Global Health Programs.
Value: varies.
Spencer-Hick Family Global Heath Education and Training Fund
The goal of the Fund is to support undergraduate and graduate students and postdoctoral fellows pursuing training, travel, fieldwork, research, and other activities related to global health.