October 24, 2025
Our dedicated physicians are at the forefront of research, patient care, and education.
We’re excited to celebrate the latest accomplishments from our Department of Medicine, including top honours for their expertise, innovation, and commitment to excellence in research and teaching.
Congratulations to the following doctors for their incredible accomplishments:
- Dr. Owen Lyons – recipient of the University of Toronto Division of Respirology Sheldon Mintz Undergraduate Teaching Award 2024-2025. This award is given to a faculty member with the highest average TE scores for medical student clerkship teaching.
- Dr. Afshan Zahedi – recent publication Follow-up and transition of care for low recurrence risk thyroid cancer patients in Canada, published in the European Thyroid Journal (2025).
- Dr. Natasha Gakhal – DoM Education and FM Hill Undergraduate award for 2024-2025
- Dr. Marissa Joseph – DoM Education and FM Hill Postgraduate award for 2024-2025
- Dr. Andrew Kouri – DoM Education and FM Hill Young Clinician award for 2024-2025