MEDICAL STAFF ASSOCIATION NEWS
The Medical Staff Association held their Service Awards Meeting on
Monday, June 23, 2014
Dr. George Sakotic, President of the Medical Staff Association, welcomed the medical staff and guests.
The evening was dedicated to honour physicians for their years of valued service and contributions.
Thank you to those who assisted with the presentations.
We celebrated 45 years of service with the following physicians:
FROM THE LEFT: Dr. George Sakotic, Dr. Stan Lofsky (45) and Dr. David Eisen
FROM THE LEFT: Dr. George Sakotic, Dr. Stephen Meda (45) and Dr. David Eisen
We celebrated 40 years of service with the following physicians: Dr. Oded Fried, Dr. Hanna Kadanka,
Dr. Gerald Koffman, Dr. Claire Nunes-Vaz, Dr. Russell Tanzer and Dr. Herbert Tanzer (see their pictures below)
We captured only a few of the very special moments of the evening.
The Department of Emergency was presented by Dr. Kuldeep Sidhu
RECIPIENT: Dr. Russell Tanzer (40)
The Department of Family & Community Medicine was presented by Dr. David Eisen
RECIPIENTS: Dr. Ilona Dreyzin (20), Dr. Sharla Lichtman (20) and Dr. Rochelle Schwartz (25)
RECIPIENTS: Dr. Jeffrey Chin (25), Dr. Edward Jesin (25) and Dr. Faith Feinberg (30)
RECIPIENTS: Dr. Kenneth Gamble (30), Dr. Sharon Levy (30) and Dr. Ronald Linden (30)
RECIPIENTS: Dr. Jesse Teitel (30), Dr. Farrell Cogan (35) and Dr. Muhammad Hack (35)
RECIPIENTS: Dr. Elnora Inandan (35), Dr. Oded Fried (40) and Dr. Hanna Kadanka (40)
RECIPIENTS: Dr. Gerald Koffman (40), Dr. Claire Nunes-Vaz (40), Dr. Stanley Lofsky (45) and Dr. Stephen Meda (45)
The Department of Medical Imaging was presented by Dr. Elizabeth LaMere
RECIPIENT: Dr. Christine Macadam (30)
The Department of Medicine was presented by Dr. Phil Shin
RECIPIENTS: Dr. Betty Koo (20), Dr. Sherali Esmail (25) and Dr. Maurice Levitan (25)
The Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology was presented by Dr. Adrian Brown
RECIPIENTS: Dr. Linda Stirk (20) and Dr. Jeremy Wong (20)
The Department of Ophthalmology was presented by Dr. Raj Rathee and Dr. Lloyd Smith
RECIPIENTS: Dr. Sheldon Herzig (35), Dr. Herbert Tanzer (40), Dr. Hugh McGowan (25)
The Department of Paediatrics was presented by Dr. Ronik Kanani
RECIPIENT: Dr. Ken Schelberg (30)
The Department of Surgery was presented by Dr. Lloyd Smith
RECIPIENTS: Dr. Jeffrey Noakes (30) Dr. Robert Brock (35) and Dr. Harold Kershen (35) from the division of Dental
Surgery
FROM THE LEFT: Dr. Elnora Inandan, Dr. Kenneth Gamble, Dr. Stephen Meda, Dr. Stan Lofsky, Dr. Oded Fried,
Dr. Sharon Levy, Dr. Faith Feinberg and Dr. Gerald Koffman
FROM THE LEFT: Dr. Russell Tanzer, Dr. Elnora Inandan, Dr. Muhammad Hack, Dr. Hanna Kadanka and Dr.
Ilnora Dreyzin
Past President Recognition
FROM THE LEFT: Dr. Bob Stein, MSA Past President and Dr. George Sakotic, MSA President
The following Awards were presented:
The Dr. Barry Tobe Award is presented annually at the June Quarterly meeting to a physician who has
demonstrated excellence or innovation in patient care – qualities exemplified by Dr. Tobe. Applications for this
award can be made at any time throughout the year.
The Dr. Barry Tobe Award was awarded to Dr. Shaheen Doctor (Department of Paediatrics)
FROM THE LEFT: Dr. George Sakotic, Dr. Ronik Kanani (Nominator), Mrs. Joan Tobe, Dr. Shaheen Doctor
(Recipient) and Mr. Salim Mamajiwalla
Professional Development Award
Criteria: Exemplified Professional Practice; Leadership in facilitating inter-professional communication and
collaboration; Exemplary performance in clinical practice, teaching and mentoring; Contributes significantly
to the effective team functioning in their clinical program.
The Professional Development Award was awarded to Mrs. Greta Mah, Pharmacist, Geriatric Day Hospital
FROM THE LEFT: Dr. George Sakotic, Mrs. Greta Mah (Recipient), Ms. Norma McCormack (one of the
Nominators) and Mr. Simon Mah
The Dr. Peter R. Newman Humanitarian Award is presented to a person at the North York General
Hospital in recognition of an exemplary commitment beyond the workplace to the welfare of individuals or
the community, at home or abroad.
The Dr. Peter R. Newman Humanitarian Award was awarded to Dr. Keith Kwok
FROM THE LEFT: Dr. Peter Newman, Dr. Keith Kwok (Recipient), Dr. David Eisen
FROM THE LEFT: Mrs. Ida Kwok, Dr. Keith Kwok and Tiffany Kwok
FROM THE LEFT: Mr. Adam Newman and Joseph Newman and Dr. Peter Newman
Thank you to the following speakers:
Mr. Dunbar Russel, Chair of the Hospital Board, offered his remarks, followed by Dr. Tim Rutledge, President and CEO.
Reverend Joan Silcox-Smith delivered the blessing.
A special thanks to all the speakers and presenters of the evening and thank you to
all who were in attendance to contribute to a very successful event.