Faculty of Medicine - Faculty of Medicine, Memorial University of Newfoundland

The Dr. Wallace Ingram Award for New Faculty was established by Medical Graduates’ Society 2004 under the leadership of president Dr. Wayne Gulliver to honour Dr. Wallace Ingram, professor emeritus (Internal Medicine) for his outstanding contributions to medical education throughout his career as a doctor and professor in this province. The Dr. Wallace Ingram award in the amount of approximately $25,000 will provide start up support for the academic development of new faculty members.

This annual award is available to new faculty members of the Faculty of Medicine, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

For the purposes of this award, faculty who have been appointed during the past academic year (September 1 to August 31) are considered new faculty.

APPLICATION SUBMISSION:

Written submissions for the award should be forwarded to the Office of Student Affairs, Faculty of Medicine prior to the application deadline.

Submissions should include:

1. A one-page abstract outlining why the applicant should be considered for the award. This will include a brief description of what s/he plans to do with the funds.

2. A curriculum vitae of the faculty member.

3. A budget which describes how the funds will be spent.

Deadline for accepting applications will be June 30.

REVIEWING:

Applications will be reviewed by a committee consisting of the President of the Medical Graduates’ Society (Chair) and two others members of the society. When necessary the committee will consult with specialists in an academic area to assist their selection of the recipient. After the Committee has reviewed the applications and made its selection, the Chairperson will inform the Dean of Medicine of their recommendation for the recipient of the Award. Following the Dean’s approval, and no later than July 30th, the recipient of the Award will be advised. The Award will be presented at the Opening Reception of the Annual Medical Graduates’ Society Reunion (normally the last weekend in July).

REPORTING:

The award recipient will be expected to submit, by July 30th of the following year to the President of the Medical Graduates’ Society, a brief report describing how the funds were used and what benefits were realized by the awardee.

As of July 25, 2006 $48,663 has been donated to the Ingram Award since the first appeal in 2004.