Peter GRANGER Memorial Award in Medicine

Award descriptionA $1,150 award has been made available through an endowment established in memory of Dr. Peter Granger (1939 - 2012) to a 4th year MD student with a demonstrated interest in family medicine, a commitment to working with vulnerable populations and with demonstrated financial need. The award was created by UBC's clinical faculty members in the Division of Family Practice in the Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Granger dedicated his career to improving medical care for the marginalized inner city populations including those with mental health issues, HIV, Hepatitis and addictions, as well as aboriginal youth and the LGBT communities. He was the Director of UBC's Division of Inner City Medicine for the Department of Medicine, where he tirelessly worked to develop curriculum and conduct research for marginalized inner city populations. He also served as the Medical Coordinator for the Three Bridges Community Health Centre, a Vancouver inner city clinic. He was awarded in the Geeta Gupta Equity and Diversity Award by the College of Family Physicians of Canada in recognition of his outstanding service. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Medicine.