The Community Paediatrics Section established the Distinguished Community Paediatrician Award in 1999 to recognize a colleague(s) who has demonstrated a significant contribution to the field of community paediatrics.
The recipient receives a commemorative award at a dinner held by the Community Paediatrics Section in his or her honour during the CPS Annual Conference.
Dr. Mehta trained at St. Thomas’ Hospital medical school and completed a Diploma in Child Health at the University of London, U.K. He obtained his Doctor of Medicine and a neonatal fellowship at the University of Toronto, and has devoted himself to children, youth, and families in the greater Toronto area since 1983. He is a staff paediatrician and neonatologist at St. Joseph’s Health Centre, but also a consulting paediatrician in the urban communities of Queen Street East Paediatric Clinic and the Ajax-Pickering Hospital, an associate neonatologist at Sick Kids, and an associate professor at UofT. As Director of Nurseries at St. Jo’s, he strove to provide the full spectrum of care following discharge from hospital to premature babies—and their families—closer to home. He succeeded through community: building relationships, cooperating across institutions, and innovating with regional partners. Dr. Mehta's values, skills, and commitment infuse his training at all levels—from junior medical students to fellows. He was voted ‘Best Clinical Teacher’ for many years, and his contributions have been foundational for in-community training programs regionally. As well as being a wonderful physician, Dr. Mehta is a beloved colleague, role model, and leader. In 1992, he founded and led the Just for Kids Clinic—the first community hospital-based urgent care and walk-in clinic in the GTA—which adapted quickly under his guidance to provide outstanding pandemic care.
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Dr. Teresa Bruni
Dr. Neil Cooper
Dr. Mitchell Zelman
Dr. Mark Feldman
Dr. Michelle Gordon
Dr. Aven Poynter
Dr. Rosemary Moodie
Dr. Hasmukhlal Rajani
Dr. Anthony Ford-Jones
Dr. Joseph Madden
Dr. David Wong
Dr. Denis Leduc
Dr. Moshe Ipp & Dr. Gary Smith
Dr. Andrew Lynk
Dr. Umesh Rayar
Dr. Allen Ciastko
Dr. Barrett Adams
Dr. Bill James, Dr. Lee Stickles
Last updated: May 16, 2023