Awards of Residents, Fellows, and Staffs

2017
Mubashir T, Patra J, Maynard A, Wong J, Chung F. Continuous Positive Pressure Therapy Improves Symptoms of Depression in Elderly Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of 11 RCTs. Best Scientific Award, Society of Anesthesia and Sleep Medicine 7th Annual Meeting, Boston, MA, USA Oct 2017
Wong J, Chung F. A preoperative smoking cessation intervention utilizing patient e-learning - An observational study. Best 6 abstracts: Richard Knill Research Competition, Canadian Anesthesiologists' Society Annual meeting June 2017: abstract 285572
Subramani Y, Napgappa M, Frances Chung F. Death or near-death in patients with obstructive sleep apnea: A compendium of case reports. Best abstract award, Ambulatory Anesthesia, Canadian Anesthesiologists' Society Annual Meeting, June 2017
2016
Nagappa M, George Ho, Wong J, Singh M, Wong DT, Chung F. Postoperative outcomes in obstructive sleep apnea patients undergoing cardiac surgery: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Second best abstract. 5th Annual Symposium of the International Society for the Perioperative care of the Obese Patient (ISPCOP) October 24, 2016, Chicago, Illinois
J Wong, M Singh, P Liao, S Islam,, M Andrawes, W Kang, F Chung. Postoperative oxygen therapy: An effective therapy for patients with obstructive sleep apnea.
Best abstract, Sleep Medicine Category, International Anesthesia Research Society annual meeting
2015
Liao P, Singh M, Wong J, Wong DT, Islam S, Andrawes M, Kang W, Shapiro C, Chung F. Postoperative oxygen therapy for patients with obstructive sleep apnea.
Best abstract Award, Society of Anesthesia and Sleep Medicine, 5th Annual Meeting, San Diego, California
Singh M, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario
Best Abstract, Sleep Medicine Category, International Anesthesia Research Society annual meeting, USA
2014
Nagappa M, Rajiv Ghandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore, India
Best abstract Award, Sleep Medicine Category, International Anesthesia Research Society Annual Meeting, USA
Best six abstracts of meeting, International Anesthesia Research Society Annual Meeting, USA
Liao P, Shanghai Medical College, China
Best abstract award, Society of Anesthesia and Sleep Medicine
2013
Soliman R W, Cairo University, Egypt
Best Abstract Award, in Ambulatory Anesthesia, Canadian Anesthesiologists' Society Annual Meeting, Canada
2012
Seet E, University of Singapore, Singapore
Best Abstract Award, Society of Anesthesia and Sleep Medicine Annual Meeting, USA
Liao P, Shanghai Medical University, China
Best Second Abstract Award, Society of Anesthesia and Sleep Medicine Annual Meeting, USA
Zhou L, University of Toronto, Toronto
Best Abstract, Ian White Patient Safety Award, Canadian Anesthesiologists' Society Annual Meeting, Canada
Abrishami A, University of Toronto, Toronto
Society for Ambulatory Anesthesia Travel Award, USA - $1000
Abrishami A, University of Toronto, Toronto
Richard Knill Competition (Best 6 abstracts), Canadian Anesthesiologists' Society Annual Meeting
2011
Liao P, Shanghai Medical University, China
Best Abstract Award,, Society of Anesthesia and Sleep Medicine, Chicago, USA
Abrishami A, University of Toronto
Society for Ambulatory Anesthesia Resident Travel Award - $1000
2010
Singh M, University of Toronto
Excellence in Innovation and Research Award, Society for Ambulatory Anesthesia
Singh M, University of Toronto, Toronto
Richard Knill Competition (Best 6 abstracts), Canadian Anesthesiologists' Society Annual Meeting
2009
Abrishami A, University of Toronto, Toronto
Richard Knill Competition (Best 6 abstracts) Canadian Anesthesiologists' Society Annual Meeting,
Seet E, National University of Singapore, Singapore
Excellence in Innovation and Research Award, Society for Ambulatory Anesthesia,
White Mountain Research Award, Society for Ambulatory Anesthesia - $
Society for Ambulatory Anesthesia Travel Award - $1000
Seet E, National University of Singapore, Singapore
Best Abstract Award, Society for Airway Management Scientific Meeting, Las Vegas, NV
Seet E, National University of Singapore, Singapore
Shields Research Prize, Best Fellow Research Paper, Department of Anesthesia, University of Toronto
Ip V, University of Birmingham, UK
White Mountain Research Award, Society for Ambulatory Anesthesia
Society for Ambulatory Anesthesia Travel Award - $1000
Subramanyam R, Bangalore Medical Center, India
White Mountain Research Award, Society for Ambulatory Anesthesia
Society for Ambulatory Anesthesia Travel Award, - $1000
2008
Nair G, Medical College Trivandrum, India
Society for Ambulatory Anesthesia Travel Award - $1000
2004
Ronayne M, University College, Cork, Ireland
Richard Knill Research Competition, (Best six abstracts) Canadian Anesthesiologists' Society Annual Meeting
2002
Imasogie N, University of Ibadan, Nigeria
Society for Ambulatory Anesthesia Travel Award - $1000
2001
Prabhu A, Bangalore University, India
Society for Ambulatory Anesthesia Travel Award - $1000
1999
Grady D, University College Galway, Ireland
Society for Ambulatory Anesthesia Travel Award - $1000
Wong J, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg
Richard Knill Research Competition, (Best six abstracts ) Canadian Anesthesiologists' Society Annual Meeting
Sinclair D, University of Rochester, New York
Best Ambulatory Anesthesia Foundation Research Award, Society for Ambulatory Anesthesia
Ambulatory Anesthesia Resident Research Award, Society for Ambulatory Anesthesia
Ambulatory Anesthesia Travel Award, Society for Ambulatory Anesthesia Annual Meeting, $1000
2000
Richard Knill Research Competition, (Best six abstracts) Canadian Anesthesiologists' Society Annual Meeting
2001
Song D, Shanghai Medical University, China
Best Ambulatory Anesthesia Foundation Research Award, Society for Ambulatory Anesthesia Annual Meeting,
1999
Mezei G, University of Los Angeles, California
Society for Ambulatory Anesthesia Travel Award - $1,000
Gabor M, University of Los Angeles, California
Richard Knill Research Competition (Best six abstracts), Canadian Anesthesiologists' Society Annual Meeting
1997
Mezei G, University of Los Angeles, California
Best Ambulatory Anesthesia Research Foundation Award at Society for Ambulatory Anesthesia Annual Meeting,
Society for Ambulatory Anesthesia Travel Award - $1,000
1998
McHardy F, Edinburgh University, Scotland
Society for Ambulatory Anesthesia Travel Award Annual Meeting - $1,000
1997
Fortier F, University of Montreal, Quebec
Society for Ambulatory Anesthesia Travel Award - $1,000
1996
Fortier F, University of Montreal, Quebec
Society for Ambulatory Anesthesia Travel Award - $1,000
1995
Claxton A, Manchester University, UK
Ambulatory Anesthesia Travel Award at Society for Ambulatory Anesthesia Annual Meeting - $1000
Tong D, University of Toronto, Toronto
Winner, The Resident's Research Competition, Canadian Anesthetists' Society Meeting, Ottawa
Norris A, Sheffield University, UK
Society for Ambulatory Anesthesia Travel Award - $1,000
1994
Paramanathar S, University of Poona, India
Society for Ambulatory Anesthesia Travel Award - $1,000
1993
Theodorou C, University of Athens, Greece
Ambulatory Anesthesia Research Award at Society for Ambulatory Anesthesia Annual Meeting- $500
Society for Ambulatory Anesthesia Travel Award - $1,000
1992
Yogendran S, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka
Society for Ambulatory Anesthesia Travel Award - $1,000
1988
Cheng D, University of Toronto, Toronto
Winner, Residents' Research Competition, Canadian Anesthetists' Society Annual Meeting
1985
Tam S, University of Toronto, Toronto
Winner, Residents' Research Competition, Canadian Anesthetists' Society Annual Meeting