Our faculty, staff and alumni contribute immeasurably to the world around us, whether it be at the Faculty of Medicine, in the Ottawa area, or at national or international levels. The Faculty is proud to recognize the achievements, contributions, skills and qualities of its hardworking members, and Faculty leadership has identified recognition as a strategic priority. All are encouraged to participate in recognizing those around them.
Recognition
“To our hardworking, talented, and dedicated faculty members and support staff – thank you for all that you do! Your efforts are greatly valued and they do not go unnoticed. They also allow us to reach new heights by leading innovation for a healthier world.” - Dr. Bernard Jasmin, Dean and Professor
Awards and prizes
Find information about numerous internal and external awards and learn about our Faculty's impressive award recipients.
Visit our awards and prizes web page
Recognition communications at the Faculty
The Faculty of Medicine communicates the accomplishments of its members through various channels, such as:
- The MedFlash, MedPoint, and MedExtra newsletters
- The Faculty’s news webpage
- Digital screens at the Faculty of Medicine buildings
- Social media handles of uOttawa's Faculty of Medicine (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter)
Tools and templates
The following tools and templates are at your disposal to assist in your recognition efforts.
- A variety of printable “thank you” and “congratulations” card templates.
- A variety of “thank you” and “congratulations” email templates.
- Templates for the Faculty’s digital screens (and guidelines for preparing and submitting these)
- Submit a Kudo or RétroFrancoBravo for a Faculty of Medicine staff or faculty member (see details below).
Recognition tips
- Recognition knows no limits! Recognize your peers, direct reports, managers and leaders, as well as students and colleagues from across the Faculty and in partner organizations.
- Recognition is most effective when delivered right away – don’t delay!
- Make your message genuine and personalized.
- Consider how the individual might like to be recognized – for example, through public or private recognition? During a meeting or by email?
Faculty and uO partner links
- The University of Ottawa’s Recognition and Reward page houses an informative video about recognition, an activity to guide a group discussion about recognition and rewards, and other information.
- Visit the Community Engagement and Strategic Partnerships Office web page for information regarding the Faculty’s Alumni Achievement Awards.
- Awards for the Faculty’s learners: Please see the educational programs’ web pages or contact the appropriate educational program office for more information.
FoM's Faculty Member Recognition Strategy
The Faculty of Medicine’s Faculty Member Recognition Strategy consists of categorized lists of recognition initiatives to help guide recognition activities. Some must be implemented by leadership, but many are appropriate for anyone to employ.
View the strategy document
Kudos
The Faculty of Medicine would like your help recognizing our faculty and support staff members for their exemplary work, efforts, and for upholding the Faculty’s values (compassion, inclusion, diversity, integrity, professionalism, respect, social accountability, sustainability, transparency, and wellness).
Submit a Kudo to the Marketing and Communications Office via email to [email protected] – it will take just a few moments. Please include:
- A subject line of: “Kudos recommendation”
- First and last name of the person, or group members, you are recommending
- Your first and last names (this will not be included in any postings)
- A brief description of why this person or team deserves a Kudo (maximum word count: 100 in English, 115 in French. Please avoid using acronyms.)
Process:
- A learner or staff or faculty member submits a Kudo. It might be lightly edited by MarCom.
- Once approved, MarCom will notify the nominator, who will be asked to notify the nominee(s) to ensure they are comfortable having a Kudo in MedFlash.
- If the Kudo is about a team and individuals are not named, the nominator will be asked to share the Kudo text with the team’s manager/supervisor to confirm accuracy of the text and to ask the manager to share the Kudos text with their team once it’s published.
Kudos will be posted in the MedFlash newsletter.
If you have questions, please contact the Marketing and Communications Office at [email protected].
Rétro franco bravo: Would you like to recognize a Faculty of Medicine learner, faculty member, or support staff member for their exemplary effort in advancing the Francophonie? If so, submit your feedback via the Retro franco bravo platform.
Kudos tips and examples
Here are some tips and to get you started on writing Kudos:
- The most effective Kudos are sincere, timely, highlight specific behaviours or accomplishments, and are tied to the individual or team’s traits or qualities.
- Kudos don’t have to be long. A few sentences should do the trick.
- Team up! Work with a colleague or have someone proofread your message.
- If you’re unsure if you should submit a Kudos, check with the individual’s supervisor.
- Don’t stress about getting it perfect. The sentiment will be appreciated and effective regardless.
Examples of how to start your Kudos message:
- “Kudos to….”
- “Congratulations to…”
- “I’d like to extend a huge thank you to…”
- “A big round of applause to the XXX team for ….”
- “Another incredible achievement by XXX, who…”
We look forward to sharing your submissions!