Awards

MSS LEADERSHIP AWARD (MLA)

Established in 2015 by the Medical Students Society (MSS) of McGill University, to recognize four medical students who demonstrated outstanding leadership, initiative, and community involvement, within McGill or out in the community. 

Awarded by the Faculty of Medicine upon recommendation of the Medical Students’ Society. 

  • Eligible students: All McGill medical students
  • Value of each award: $500
  • Number of awards: one per cohort (4 total)
  • Awarded: May of each year

Full General Guidelines for the MSS Leadership Award 2024 can be found here.

2023 winners:

  • M1: Pia Sumbly
  • M2: Sarah Moussa
  • M3: Richie Jeremian
  • M4: Jeffrey Sioufi

2022 winners:

  • M1: Han Zhang Huang
  • M2: Ericka Iny
  • M3: Anne Xan-Luan Nguyen
  • M4: Yseult Gibert

2021 winners:

  • M1: Saman Arfaie
  • M2: Owen Luo
  • M3: Antoine Denis
  • M4: Katerina Giannios

CHRISTINE HWANG LEADERSHIP AWARD (CHLA)

Established in 2015 by Christine Hwang, M.D.,C.M. 1992, to recognize a second-year medical student in the Faculty of Medicine who fosters/nurtures a positive environment amongst his or her classmates through leadership, initiative and inclusivity. 

Awarded by the Faculty of Medicine upon recommendation of the Medical Students’ Society. 

  • Eligible students: Second-year medical students
  • Value of each award: $500  – $1000
  • Number of awards: 1
  • Awarded: May of each year

Full General Guidelines for the Christine Hwang Leadership Award 2024 can be found here.

2023 winner: Rebecca Aberra

2022 winner: Anda Gaita

2021 winner: Charles Lepage

TIMELINE (2024)

  • Nomination deadline: May 3rd, 2024, 11:59 PM
  • Formal application deadline: May 15th, 2024, 11:59 PM
  • Release of decisions: May 22nd, 2024
  • SPCI gala: May 24th, 2024