
The Maude Abbott Excellence in Leadership Scholarship
Dr. Maude Abbott was a pioneering physician and medical educator at McGill University, despite being barred from studying medicine there due to her gender. Her leadership in pathology and medical education laid the foundation for advancements in cardiovascular research and helped pave the way for women in medicine.
Deadline to apply: March 9, 2026, 11:59 PM
Alvin Shrier Award
The Alvin Shrier Award honours the legacy of one of Physiology’s dedicated former Department Chairs by recognizing students who show outstanding passion and involvement in the Physiology, McGill, and greater Montreal communities. Awarded by PULS, it celebrates one student in each year (U1, U2, and U3), with each recipient receiving $100 to direct toward a charity of their choice. The award reflects a commitment to community impact, leadership, and service beyond the classroom.
Deadline to apply: March 9, 2026, 11:59 PM
Past Award Winners
| Maude Abbott Leadership Scholarship | Alvin Shrier Award | |
| 2025 | Khaled Nemer Layla Chai Rahnema | U1-Joseph Wang U2-Medha Srinivasan U3-Dornaz Almasizadeh |
| 2024 |