“The landscape of medicine is constantly changing with societal influences affecting the direction of the profession. Medical education must keep pace with this ever-changing vista and train physicians with the skills necessary to meet the needs of Canadians. Now, more than ever, leadership competencies are an important part of a physician’s armamentarium. Andrew Brown, a third year student of Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, is working hard to ensure that his colleagues have the skills to lead health care institutions and better the lives of their patients.”
- Excerpt from the OMA Medical Student Achievement Award nomination
The Ontario Medical Association (OMA) Medical Student Achievement Award is awarded for significant contributions at the political and/or community level that helps advance the life and/or education of all medical students. One student from each of the six provincial medical schools is nominated.
Andrew received this award in recognition of his work as:
- Vice-President Education, University of Toronto Medical Society
- Invited Lecturer, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto
- Program Developer, Leadership Education and Development (LEAD) Scholarship Program
- Research Associate, Peter A. Silverman Centre for International Health, Mount Sinai Hospital