The annual First Five Years in Family Practice Award is designed to recognize an exceptional family physician in the early stage of their career.

Eligibility:

• Recipients must be licensed to practice in Newfoundland and Labrador
• Recipients must be in good standing with their relevant governing body
• Previous award recipients are not eligible to receive the award again

Criteria:

• This award will be awarded annually to family physicians in their first five years of practice
• Locum family physicians are eligible for this award

The successful nominee is someone who:

• Practises comprehensive family medicine with a focus on continuity of care
• Actively demonstrates the value of physician wellness

The successful nominee may also demonstrate active involvement in or commitment to any of the following:

• Leadership – such as committee membership at a local, provincial, or national level
• Community involvement, including volunteerism, activism, or advocacy
• Research or quality improvement
• Teaching – this may be formal or informal and can include teaching patients, learners or colleagues
• Policy development

Selection Process:

• Nominations are invited from any member of the NLCFP.
• Nominations must be submitted to the NL College of Family Physicians office by email or mail
• Deadline for submissions: June 1, 2024
• The NLCFP Board / Awards Committee will identify the recipient of this award.

Value:

• Recipient will be invited to receive the award at the NLCFP Celebration of Family Medicine event
• Recipient will receive two complimentary dinner tickets to attend the Celebration of Family Medicine
• Recipient will receive complimentary registration to attend the NLCFP Family Medicine Conference
• Recipient will receive a physical award during the Celebration of Family Medicine
• Recipient will be reimbursed up to a maximum of $750 for expenses to attend the FMC/Celebration