The Department of Medicine Teaching Awards recognizes dedication and excellence in the various education programs to which faculty contribute and honours outstanding contributions in the undergraduate MD program, postgraduate Internal Medicine program, and graduate studies program (up to three awards per category).
The Jack Hirsh Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement is given to one senior faculty member in the Department of Medicine who has exemplified excellence in research and academic endeavours.
The William Walsh Award for Outstanding Educational Achievement is awarded to one individual of significant stature who has made outstanding educational contributions to the Department of Medicine and the Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University.