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)

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.