Sarita Verma Award

About

The Sarita Verma Award for Advocacy and Mentorship In Postgraduate Medicine was established in 2010 at the end of Dr. Verma’s term as Vice Dean, Postgraduate Medical Education (PGME) at the University of Toronto Temerty Faculty of Medicine, in recognition of her exceptional contributions to postgraduate medical education in Ontario. The award recognizes staff or faculty members who exhibit an exemplary level of leadership and commitment to social responsibility, mentorship, advocacy, and resident well-being.

The Sarita Verma Award for Advocacy and Mentorship In Postgraduate Medicine will be presented to the recipient along with the PGME Excellence Awards at the Temerty Faculty of Medicine’s annual Education Achievement Event and acknowledged at the All Program Directors meeting. The award recipient will receive $500, a certificate of recognition, and be asked to participate in a workshop or other PGME event.

Eligibility Criteria

• Any faculty or staff member (individual or group) in the PGME programs of the University of Toronto Temerty Faculty of Medicine is eligible for nomination.  
• Nominees will be identified by colleagues and learners as a role model for professionalism and mentorship, and involved in activities exhibiting a commitment to resident wellness, advocacy, and social responsibility.

Selection Criteria

• Professionalism
• Mentorship
• Involvement in activities exhibiting a commitment to resident wellness, advocacy and social responsibility 

How to Submit a Nomination

Nominations are currently closed. Nominations will next open in mid-September 2026.

All nominations must be submitted using the online nomination form. Nominations can be completed by anyone within the Temerty Faculty of Medicine with knowledge of the nominee’s work. 

Selection Process

• Review and selection will be undertaken by the Associate Dean, PGME and PGME Executive.  
• The award will be presented to the recipient at the Faculty’s Annual Educational Achievement Day and acknowledged at the All Program Directors meeting.

If you have any questions, please contact Arlene McKinley.

* Incomplete applications will be discarded without consideration.