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Scholarship

We strive to honour and award students of Hellenic origin attending Canadian Medical School who excel in their studies and also create role models to other students

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$2,000

Dr. Dimitrios Oreopoulos Memorial Scholarship

The purpose of this scholarship is to award excellence in academic performance amongst Canadian medical students of Greek heritage attending Ontario medical schools.

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The late Dr. Oreopoulos is known internationally as one of the fathers of peritoneal dialysis, a lifesaving treatment for millions of patients around the world. But to us, the Greek community of Toronto, he was known as a caring and compassionate physician, loving husband and father of 4, and a great humanitarian. He founded the Humane Medicine Journal and studied and wrote about the ethical care of patients. His humanitarian endeavours continued in our community as a former President of the Hellenic Home for the Aged, the Greek Orthodox Education in Ontario, and the Athens Villa, he was also the founder of our society, and acted as our president for several years. He carried out all of his work with great humility, faith in God and a strong belief in the intrinsic worth of all human beings.

 

The annual Hellenic Professionals’ Gala is the main event organized by the Canadian Hellenic Medical Society, with the Hellenic Canadian Lawyers’ Association and the Asclepius Dental Society where our scholarships are awarded.

 

The Dr. Oreopoulos Memorial Scholarship accepts donations from individuals, committee members, Associations, and/ or corporate sponsors.

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ELIGIBILITY

Dr. Oreopoulos Memorial Scholarship will be granted, at the Board’s discretion, to up to three (3) applicants annually who meet the eligibility criteria and selection criteria:

 

A successful applicant for the scholarship must meet all the following criteria:

a) Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident;

b) Be enrolled in an accredited Canadian medical school in Ontario;

c) Be a HHCMA member, in good standing; and,

d) Must not be a past recipient of the Dr. Oreopoulos Memorial Scholarship

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SELECTION CRITERIA

In selecting a successful applicant, the Board may consider (but will not be limited to) the following criteria:

a) Outstanding scholastic achievement in post-secondary education;

b) Involvement in the Hellenic community; and,

c) Involvement in the community at large

 

The Board may also consider the applicant’s financial needs or other special circumstances that may warrant financial support from the CHMS.

 

REQUIRED SUBMISSIONS

To be considered for the scholarship, an applicant must submit the following:

a) All official post-secondary transcripts (i.e undergraduate, graduate, medical school)

b) A curriculum vitae;

c) A cover letter (max 500 words) outlining the reasons the applicant believes they should be chosen as a recipient of a scholarship as well as describing the meaning to them of humane and ethical care in medicine. The letter should include the applicant’s name, address, telephone number, e-mail address and current educational institution along with the applicant’s anticipated graduation date

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SUBMISSION DEADLINE = December 19, 2023

 

CONTACT DETAILS

Please send your submissions via email to:

Dr. Vasilia Vastis

President of the Canadian Hellenic Medical Society

Email: hellenicmedicalassociation@gmail.com

 

Successful applicants are notified of their awards and the awards are presented to them at the Professional Gala in February 2024. 

Canadian Hellenic Medical Society

Bringing together the Canadian Hellenic medical community

Emailinfo@hellenicmedical.ca

Phone: 905-581-2440

Registered Non-Profit: 571915

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