Dr. Sean Dolan, Dr. Paul Atkinson and Dr. Robert Boulay among those honoured at 2024 Celebration of Medicine
The NBMS recognized 30 New Brunswick physician leaders at the 2024 Celebration of Medicine Awards held in Miramichi on October 5th. A video recording of this festive occasion is available here.
“It is an honour for the NBMS to celebrate the recipients of our 2024 Celebration of Medicine awards. These physicians, resident physicians and students have made outstanding contributions to the field of medicine and the health of New Brunswickers”, said Dr. Paula Keating, 2023-24 President of the NBMS. “On behalf of the NBMS, I want to thank each recipient for all they do for their patients and their communities, and for elevating the practice of medicine in our province.”
The following is the complete list of award recipients from the 2024 Celebration of Medicine:
NBMS Order of Merit
For outstanding commitment and contribution to the profession:
Dr. Sean Dolan, Saint John
Dr. Edouard Hendriks Rural Community Physician Award
In recognition of a rural practicing physician who has made an outstanding contribution to the health of individuals, to various community groups, and/or to non-profit organizations in rural communities:
Dr. Carole Clavette, St-Jacques
Humanitarian Award
In recognition of a humanitarian spirit through volunteer work, advocacy, leadership and/or philanthropy in their community or around the world:
Dr. Patrick Marcotte, Moncton
Wellness Award
In recognition of exemplary leadership, commitment, and dedication in promoting physician wellness within the medical community:
Dr. Helena Hauman, Fredericton
Dr. Erin Tingley, Fredericton
Dr. Donald Morgan Service Award
For outstanding contribution in areas such as community education & wellness, research in health promotion, or community humanitarian service:
Dr. Paul Atkinson, Rothesay
Dr. Garfield Moffat Teaching Award
For commitment to excellence in patient care, medical education, community leadership, and quality of life:
Dr. Robert Boulay, South Nelson
Iype/Wilfred Resident Award
In recognition of outstanding achievement during residency training in New Brunswick:
Dr. Kayla Chubbs, Rothesay
Dr. Jocelyne Martin, Moncton
Student Leadership Award
In recognition of students who have demonstrated exemplary leadership, commitment and dedication within and/or outside the medical community:
Dr. Daniel Hanscom, Fredericton
Lina Al Qadi, Moncton
CMA Honorary Membership
The following physicians were granted CMA Honorary Membership for distinction in medicine, science, the humanities, or in service to their professional association:
Dr. Paul Cloutier, Edmundston
Dr. John Dornan, Saint John
Dr. Paul Sohi, Saint John
NBMS Life Membership
The following physicians were granted Life Membership to the NBMS for long-time service to their communities:
Dr. Basil Blanchard, Sussex Corner
Dr. Marc Bourcier, Moncton
Dr. Nataraj Chettiar, Bathurst
Dr. Louis-Albert Ducharme, Bathurst
Dr. Ronald Fontaine, Bouctouche
Dr. Thomas Goulding, St. Stephen
Dr. Mark Foster, Rothesay
Dr. Almas Husain, Moncton
Dr. Bertrand Laporte, Campbellton
Dr. Peter O’Hanley, Moncton
Dr. James O’Brien, Bathurst
Dr. John Park, Moncton
Dr. Edward Reardon, Saint John
Dr. Franzjosef Schweiger, Kingston
Dr. Rejean Savoie, Moncton
Dr. Sue Tatemichi, Fredericton
