Faculty Awards


Teaching Award in Medical Sciences (TAMS)

The purpose of this award is to recognize and reward excellence in teaching and education by those who have appointments in the Division of Medical Sciences at UVic.

Nominees are UVic Faculty (full time or affiliate) who have completed at least two consecutive years of teaching at the Island Medical Program or the Division of Medical Sciences. The award is adjudicated by the TAMS Selection Committee.

Teaching Award in Medical Sciences Terms of Reference.


 

Dr. Craig Brown -- Recipient of the 2025 Teaching Award in Medical Sciences (TAMS)

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Our esteemed colleague, Dr. Craig Brown has been integral in leading and delivering programs to the UVic Neuroscience Graduate Program and UBC Island Medical Program students for over 15 years. His commitment to teaching excellence is outstanding, as has been recognized by his nomination for this award by several students. We congratulate Dr. Brown and are grateful for his tremendous efforts in training the next generation of researchers and medical doctors.

Congratulations Craig on this very well-earned teaching award!

 


 

Past Award Winners

Faculty Year
Dr. Leigh Anne Swayne 2024
Kurt McBurney 2023
Dr. Joana Gil-Mohapel 2022
Dr. Brian Christie 2021
Dr. Patrick Nahirney 2020
Dr. Samantha Stasiuk 2019
Dr. Joana Gil-Mohapel 2018
Dr. Jane Gair 2017
Kurt McBurney 2014
Dr. Bruce Crawford 2013
Dr. Patrick Nahirney 2012
Dr. Stan Bardal 2011
Dr. Jane Gair 2010

Note: the award competition did not occur in 2015 or 2016.