Students Awards & Funding
The MMSF Undergraduate and Graduate Student Research Awards
The Foundation currently offers nine undergraduate awards to BSc Medicine students and up to three awards to recognize research excellence by graduating students in the basic health sciences (MSc and PhD awards). Two undergraduate awards are in memory of Morris Neaman, one in memory of Dr. Norman and Margaret Corne and one each in memory of Dr. Jack Wilt, Mr. Justice Wilson, Dr. F. W. Du Val, Dr. L. Israels, Dr. W. D. Bowman and Dr. J. C. Haworth.
The winners of the undergraduate awards are chosen by a four-member prize committee chaired by the BSc Medicine Coordinator at the College of Medicine. The decisions are based on students' written reports after completing the first or second summer's work and their supervisors' supporting letters.
MMSF Morris Neaman Memorial Award
Mr. Morris Neaman was associated with the Manitoba Medical Service for many years. In 1972, he became the first Chair of the Board of MMSF and remained in that position until his death in 1974. In 1974 the Board initiated a memorial fund in his name with a donation and solicited donations from the public. The interest from the capital has been used since 1990 to perpetuate his memory in two annual undergraduate awards for excellence and outstanding promise in research during the first summer of the BSc Medicine program.
To date $61,750 has been contributed to this award.
MMSF Dr. Norman and Margaret Corne Memorial Award
Dr. Norman Corne was one of the founders of MMSF and Honorary President for many years. The Margaret Corne Memorial Fund was initiated by the friends of Dr. and Mrs. Corne in 1973. Dr. Corne wished the interest generated by the donated capital to be used to memorialize his deceased wife by granting scholarships or awards. After the death of Dr. Corne in 1992, the fund was renamed the Dr. Norman and Margaret Corne Memorial Fund. The interest has provided an annual award to a BSc Medicine student since 1990.
To date $28,950 has been contributed to this award.
MMSF Dr. Jack C. Wilt Memorial Award
Dr. Jack C. Wilt served on the MMSF Board intermittently from 1973 until his death in 1989. A former Chair of Medical Microbiology, a medical administrator, and distinguished researcher at the University of Manitoba, Dr. Wilt brought considerable research and administrative experience to the Board. This award is supported by the Manitoba Medical Service Foundation.
To date $28,950 has been contributed to this award.
MMSF Justice J. Wilson Memorial Award
The Honorable James Edward Wilson died in 1989 after 16 years of service on the MMSF Board. His contribution was notable for the provision of quick and apparently easy evaluation of difficult problems facing the Foundation. In 1992, the Board established an award in memory of Mr. Justice Wilson for his important contributions over many years. This award is supported by MMSF funds.
To date $28,950 has been contributed to this award.
MMSF Dr. F. W. Du Val Memorial Award
Dr. Fred W. Du Val served on the Foundation Board from April 14, 1976 until his death in May 2002. He was a Surgeon and Director on the Foundation Board. He also served as Chair and Director of the Manitoba Blue Cross Board. This award is supported through MMSF.
To date $18,000 has been contributed to this award.
MMSF Dr. Lyonel Israels Memorial Award
Dr. Lyonel Israels served on the Foundation Board from May 1988 until his death in September 2003. He was a Physician specializing in diseases of the blood. He was the former Director of the Manitoba Cancer Treatment & Research Foundation and holder of the Order of Canada. This Award is funded by the Manitoba Medical Service Foundation.
To date $22,000 has been contributed to this award.
MMSF Dr. William D. Bowman Memorial Award
Dr. Bowman was a member of the Board of Directors of the Manitoba Medical Service Foundation from 1973 to 2007. Dr. Bowman retired due to illness after 34 years of dedicated service to the Foundation and passed away on March 2, 2011. He dedicated his life to children and became a renowned paediatric specialist. In 1955 he established the Department of Paediatrics at the Manitoba Clinic. Dr. Bowman was a member of the medical staff of the Children’s Hospital of Winnipeg and of the Grace General Hospital of Winnipeg. He served for several years as president of the medical staff in both hospitals. Dr. Bowman was active in paediatric teaching at the University of Manitoba. He was a member of the Board of Directors of Manitoba Blue Cross from 1972 to 1997 and also Chair of the Manitoba Blue Cross Board for many years.
To date $11,000 has been contributed to this award.
MMSF Dr. James C. Haworth Memorial Award
In September 2014, the Foundation approved the MMSF Dr. James C. Haworth Memorial Award for excellence. Dr. James (Jim) Haworth was a member of the Board of Directors of the Manitoba Medical Service Foundation for twenty years. He acted as Executive Director from 1995 - 2004 and was an active member of the Board from 1988 thru 2008. Dr. Haworth passed away on July 16, 2014.
To date $8,000 has been contributed to this award.
Basic Health Sciences Awards PhD and MSc
To recognize research excellence by graduating students in the Basic Health Sciences.
To date $58,000 has been contributed to this award.
BSc Medicine Summer Student Program
The BSc (Med) program was formally introduced in 1948 under the direction of Dr. Joe Doupe. It’s a two-year course designed to provide medical students an opportunity to engage in original research, either basic or clinical, under the supervision of a member of the College of Medicine. The specific aim is to develop skills in experimental design, hypothesis testing, critical evaluation of data, and effective communication of findings.
The program runs for 13 weeks during the summer breaks after first year and second year medical school. All students receive stipendiary support, presently $7,500 annually. Stipend support, from all donors, is distributed evenly between the students enrolled in the program. The MMSF is a major contributor to the support of these students in the amount of $50,000 annually. Since 1974 the MMSF has contributed over $1,757,050 to the BSc Medicine Summer Student Program.
The MMSF is proud of its ongoing support of the program and commends each student on expanding their research skills and knowledge.
BSc Dentistry Summer Student Program
The Bachelor of Science in Dentistry Summer Student Program in the College of Dentistry encourages interested dental students to undertake research during their undergraduate careers. The MMSF is a major contributor of funding for this program.
The specific aim is for students to acquire knowledge and skills in research design and methodology, including experimental design, hypothesis testing, critical evaluation of data, and effective communication of findings. Through active participation in a research program, the students are given the opportunity to develop the skills necessary to apply scientific knowledge to dental practices and to develop an interest in dental research. The student carries out research in either the basic sciences or in a clinical area under the supervision of a faculty member.
The program lasts for two summer terms and runs during the summer breaks after first and second year dental school. All students receive stipendiary support, presently $5,000.
The MMSF currently provides stipendiary support to this program. Since 1994 the MMSF has contributed $560,000 to this program.
After the second summer term and completion of their research, each student is required to make an oral presentation and to submit a final report. In addition, the program provides the student with an additional qualification that will serve to facilitate entry by the graduate into various advanced degree and specialty programs.
