Jun 12, 2024

Post-Grad Graduation & Awards Ceremony 2024

Alumni, Education, Faculty & Staff, Students, Trainees

Group photo featuring Radiation Oncology Fellowship graduands, UTDRO education leads and admin.

We are excited to share the resounding success of the UTDRO Post-Grad Graduation and Awards Ceremony held on June 10, 2024. Almost 140 attendees gathered at the Great Hall in Hart House to celebrate the exceptional achievements and awards of our talented graduates.

Dr. Laura Dawson, UTDRO Chair, opened the Ceremony with heartfelt congratulations. She acknowledged the determination of the UTDRO community to persevere in our ever-changing environment, demonstrate excellence and guide the future of medicine forward. Dr. Meredith Giuliani, Associate Dean, Postgraduate Medical Education (PGME) welcomed the graduates to the alumni community, highlighting the opportunities to keep connected and engaged in the future of UTDRO.

Dr. Laura Dawson, UTDRO Chair, opening the UTDRO Post-Grad Graduation Ceremony 2024.

Dr. Meredith Giuliani, Associate Dean, PGME, opening the UTDRO Post-Grad Graduation Ceremony 2024.

Awards and Certificate Ceremonies 2024

The significant highlight of the ceremony was distributing prestigious awards and certificates to our students and mentors, recognizing their outstanding contributions to research, teaching, clinical care and advocacy/mentorship.

Research Day Award Ceremony

Our Vice Chair of Research, Dr. Michael Milosevic, announced the seven award winners from UTDRO Research Day 2024.

View the full winner list

Dr. Mike Milosevic, UTDRO Vice Chair of Research, presents the W. J. Simpson Award for Academic Excellence in Research by a Radiation Oncology Resident to Dr. Hannah Bacon.

Dr. Mike Milosevic, UTDRO Vice Chair of Research, presents the R. S. Bush Award for Academic Excellence in Research by a Radiation Oncology Fellow to Dr. Daniel Palhares.

Dr. Mike Milosevic, UTDRO Vice Chair of Research, presents the J. R. Cunningham Award for Academic Excellence in Research by a Physics Resident to Dr. Nathan Orlando.

Dr. Mike Milosevic, UTDRO Vice Chair of Research, presents the Best Poster Award for Academic Excellence in Research by a Radiation Oncology Resident to Dr. Jason Fernandes.

Dr. Mike Milosevic, UTDRO Vice Chair of Research, presents the Best Poster Award for Academic Excellence in Research by a Radiation Oncology Fellow to Dr. Carlton Johnny.

Dr. Mike Milosevic, UTDRO Vice Chair of Research, presents the Best Poster Award for Academic Excellence in Research by a Physics Resident to Dr. Iymad Mansour.

Dr. Laura Dawson, UTDRO Chair, presents the Chair’s Award for Academic Excellence in Research to Dr. Badr Id Said.

Certificate Ceremony

UTDRO Education Leads, Dr. Andrea Bezjak, Director of the Radiation Oncology Residency Program, Dr. Patricia Lindsay, Director of the Physics Residency Program, and Dr. Jennifer Croke, Director of the Fellowship Program, handed out graduation certificates to 30 outstanding graduands. These include 4 Radiation Oncology Residents, 5 Medical Physics Residents, and 21 Radiation Oncology Fellows. The chief trainees in each program also took the stage to speak on behalf of their classmates and recognize the leadership of their directors.

View the full 2024 graduands list

Medical Physics Residents Certificate Ceremony

Dr. June Cheng Baron, Chief Physics Resident, speaks on behalf of her classmates.

Dr. June Cheng Baron, Chief Physics Resident, spoke on behalf of her colleagues in the Medical Physics Residency Program.

Dr. June Cheng Baron, Chief Physics Resident, presents the Physics Residents’ Award for Excellence in Physics Teaching to Dr. Xia Wu.

Dr. Patricia Lindsay, Director of the Physics Residency Program, presents the graduation certificate to Dr. Christopher Dydula.

Dr. Patricia Lindsay, Director of the Physics Residency Program, presents the graduation certificate to Dr. Raanan Marants.

Physics Residency Teaching Award (Presented by Dr. June Cheng Baron, Chief Physics Resident)

Physics Residents’ Award for Excellence in Physics Teaching – Dr. Xia Wu

Radiation Oncology Residents Certificate Ceremony

Dr. Marissa Sherwood, Chief Radiation Oncology Resident, speaks on behalf of her classmates.

Dr. Marissa Sherwood, Chief Radiation Oncology Resident, spoke on behalf of her colleagues in the Radiation Oncology Residency Program.

Dr. Marissa Sherwood, Chief Radiation Oncology Resident, presents the Residents’ Award for Excellence in Clinical Teaching by a Fellow to Dr. John Hudson.

Dr. May Tsao, UTDRO Vice Chair of Education, presents Radiation Oncology Residency Awards to Drs. Jason Fernandes and Badr Id Said.

Dr. Andrea Bezjak, Director of the Radiation Oncology Residency Program, presents the graduation certificate to Dr. Badr Id Said.

Dr. Andrea Bezjak, Director of the Radiation Oncology Residency Program, presents the graduation certificate to Dr. David Mak.

Dr. Andrea Bezjak, Director of the Radiation Oncology Residency Program, presents the graduation certificate to Dr. Amir Safavi.

Dr. Andrea Bezjak, Director of the Radiation Oncology Residency Program, presents the graduation certificate to Dr. Marissa Sherwood.

Radiation Oncology Residency Teaching Awards (Presented by Dr. Marissa Sherwood, Chief Radiation Oncology Resident)

Residents’ Award for Excellence in Clinical Teaching – Dr. Dana Keilty
Residents’ Award for Excellence in Clinical Teaching by a Fellow – Dr. John Hudson

Radiation Oncology Residency Awards (Presented by Dr. May Tsao, UTDRO Vice Chair of Education)

Radiation Oncology Residency Advocacy & Mentorship – Dr. Eric Zhao
Radiation Oncology Residency Excellence in Clinical Care – Dr. Jason Fernandes
Radiation Oncology Residency Excellence in Clinical Care – Dr. Badr Id Said

Additional Research Award (Presented by Dr. Andrea Bezjak, Director of Radiation Oncology Residency)

RSNA Roentgen Resident/Fellow Research Award – Dr. Badr Id Said

Radiation Oncology Fellows Certificate Ceremony

Drs. Marc Vincent Barcelona and Daphne Jo Valmonte, Co-Chiefs Fellow, speaks on behalf of their classmates.

Drs. Marc Vincent Barcelona and Daphne Jo Valmonte, Co-Chiefs Fellow, spoke on behalf of their colleagues in the Fellowship Program.

Dr. May Tsao, UTDRO Vice Chair of Education, presents Radiation Oncology Fellowship Awards to Dr. Elizabeth Chuk.

Dr. May Tsao, UTDRO Vice Chair of Education, presents the Radiation Oncology Fellow Advocacy & Mentorship Award to Dr. Elizabeth Chuk.

Dr. May Tsao, UTDRO Vice Chair of Education, presents the Fellow's Award for Radiation Oncology Fellow Excellence in Clinical Care to Dr. Stephen Ciocon.

Dr. Jennifer Croke, Director of the Radiation Oncology Fellowship Program, presents the graduation certificate to the fellow.

Dr. Jennifer Croke, Director of the Radiation Oncology Fellowship Program, presents the graduation certificate to Dr. Marc Vincent Barcelona.

Dr. Jennifer Croke, Director of the Radiation Oncology Fellowship Program, presents the graduation certificate to Dr. Laura Burgess.

Dr. Jennifer Croke, Director of the Radiation Oncology Fellowship Program, presents the graduation certificate to Dr. Adrian Wai Chan.

Dr. Jennifer Croke, Director of the Radiation Oncology Fellowship Program, presents the graduation certificate to Dr. Lessandra Chee.

Dr. Jennifer Croke, Director of the Radiation Oncology Fellowship Program, presents the graduation certificate to Dr. Elizabeth Chuk.

Dr. Jennifer Croke, Director of the Radiation Oncology Fellowship Program, presents the graduation certificate to Dr. Stephen Ciocon.

Dr. Jennifer Croke, Director of the Radiation Oncology Fellowship Program, presents the graduation certificate to Dr. Ayah Erjan.

Dr. Jennifer Croke, Director of the Radiation Oncology Fellowship Program, presents the graduation certificate to Dr. Enrique Gutierrez.

Dr. Jennifer Croke, Director of the Radiation Oncology Fellowship Program, presents the graduation certificate to Dr. John Hudson.

Dr. Jennifer Croke, Director of the Radiation Oncology Fellowship Program, presents the graduation certificate to Dr. Kurl Jamora.

Dr. Jennifer Croke, Director of the Radiation Oncology Fellowship Program, presents the graduation certificate to Dr. Carlton Johnny.

Dr. Jennifer Croke, Director of the Radiation Oncology Fellowship Program, presents the graduation certificate to Dr. Alborz Jooya.

Dr. Jennifer Croke, Director of the Radiation Oncology Fellowship Program, presents the graduation certificate to Dr. Thomas Kennedy.

Dr. Jennifer Croke, Director of the Radiation Oncology Fellowship Program, presents the graduation certificate to Dr. Sophia Ly.

Dr. Jennifer Croke, Director of the Radiation Oncology Fellowship Program, presents the graduation certificate to Dr. Annie McKean.

Dr. Jennifer Croke, Director of the Radiation Oncology Fellowship Program, presents the graduation certificate to Dr. Sara Mheid.

Dr. Jennifer Croke, Director of the Radiation Oncology Fellowship Program, presents the graduation certificate to Dr. Abdul Mian.

Dr. Jennifer Croke, Director of the Radiation Oncology Fellowship Program, presents the graduation certificate to Dr. Hiba Othman.

Dr. Jennifer Croke, Director of the Radiation Oncology Fellowship Program, presents the graduation certificate to Dr. Claire Rooney.

Dr. Jennifer Croke, Director of the Radiation Oncology Fellowship Program, presents the graduation certificate to Dr. Daphne Jo Valmonte.

Radiation Oncology Fellowship Awards (Presented by Dr. May Tsao, UTDRO Vice Chair of Education)

Radiation Oncology Fellow Advocacy & Mentorship – Dr. Elizabeth Chuk
Radiation Oncology Fellow Excellence in Clinical Care – Dr. Stephen Ciocon

We would like to extend special appreciation to all who contributed to our event's success - esteemed faculty, dedicated staff team from UTDRO and Alumni Relations Advancement, distinguished guests, community members, as well as the proud family and friends. And of course, the hard work of our graduates deserves special recognition. Each of you played a crucial role in making this occasion so special.

Congratulations to our 2024 Post-Graduate Trainees!

We warmly welcome all our 2024 graduates to the esteemed University of Toronto’s Radiation Oncology Alumni Community. Wishing every one of you great success in your future pursuits!

View photos from the UTDRO Post-Grad 2024 Graduation Ceremony and Reception below.

UTDRO Post-Grad Graduation Ceremony 2024

Group photo featuring Radiation Oncology Residency Graduating Class.

Group photo featuring Radiation Oncology Fellowship Graduating Class 2024.

Group photo featuring Radiation Oncology Fellowship Graduands.

Group photo featuring a UTDRO graduating trainee and her family.

Group photo featuring a UTDRO graduating trainee and his family.

A group of graduating trainees attentively listening to the speech on stage during the graduation ceremony.

Group photo featuring current and past UTDRO Chairs, Drs. Laura Dawson and Fei-fei Liu.

Group photo featuring current UTDRO trainess.

Attendees mingle and engage in conversation during the UTDRO Post-Grad Graduation Ceremony.

Guest enjoying the buffet dinner at the UTDRO Post-Grad Graduation Ceremony 2024.

Jazz trio performing at the UTDRO Post-Grad Graduation Ceremony 2024.

Photo credit: Horst Herget

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