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Congratulations to our Award-Winning Health-Care Providers
We are proud to congratulate our SCA health-care providers who were recipients of the 2024 and 2025 College of Medicine Awards.
Congratulations to Dr. Othman, Hematologist
Dr. Othman is the 2024 recipient of two awards—the Regina Campus Teaching Award and the Continuing Medical Education (CME) Teaching Excellence Award.
The Regina Campus Teaching Award recognizes excellence in teaching by an individual faculty member at the Regina Campus. Dr. Othman was nominated by several of his undergraduate students, who highlighted how he encouraged inquiry and exploration, provided opportunities for discussion, brought humour and clarity to complex materials, emphasized cross-cultural awareness and sought feedback from students on how to further improve his teaching.
Also notable was that Dr. Othman provides an inspiring, safe, and engaging learning environment and he exemplifies a compassionate and caring medical professional.
The CME community has chosen to recognize Dr. Othman with the CME Teaching Excellence Award to celebrate his exceptional knowledge of his topics, his superior communication skills, and his ability to create an engaging experience with his learners.
Congratulations to Dr. Laura Hopkins, Gynecological Oncologist
Dr. Hopkin is the 2024 recipient of the Annual Excellence in Research Award. This award recognizes faculty who have exhibited the highest level of excellence and had a significant impact on research over the past year.
She was recognized for her innovative research initiatives aimed at improving outcomes and quality of life for ovarian cancer patients, including the 4PDQ trial which involved prioritizing patient preferences in the decision-making process, representing a shift towards more personalized health care. Nominators noted her pivotal role in establishing Saskatchewan’s first ovarian tissue cryopreservation program, addressing a significant gap in care and ensuring young patients have the possibility of maintaining their fertility in the future.
Congratulations to Dr. Mita Manna, Medical Oncologist
Dr. Manna is the 2025 recipient of the Annual Excellence in Research Award. This award recognizes faculty who have exhibited the highest level of excellence and had a significant impact on research over the past year.
Dr. Manna was recognized for her leadership in research-driven implementation of mainstream genetic testing for breast and ovarian cancer, her advocacy for oncology research and engagement in policy-shaping initiatives, her dedication to education and mentorship, and her commitment to knowledge dissemination and continuous learning. She has also received recognition from the College of Medicine for her scholarly work and was promoted from Assistant to Associate Professor in April 2025.
Congratulations to Dr. Hadi Goubran, Hematologist
Dr. Goubran is the 2025 recipient of the Research Career Achievement Award, which recognizes faculty who have had significant research impact throughout their career. This includes recognition of excellence, leadership and capacity building through their research program as demonstrated by advances in knowledge as well as through research related to patient health, health services, health equity, behaviour, social impacts and/or medical education.
He was recognized for his pioneering work in the development of fibrin sealant technology, his dedication to addressing needs of developing countries, his engagement in mentorship and education, and his commitment to patient health and safety.
You can read more about these awards and the recipients on the University of Saskatchewan’s College of Medicine Awards & Appreciation webpage.
