Dr. Finlayson exemplifies the passionate, enthusiastic educator we all remember as our favorite teacher. She is described by her students, residents and Fellows as being patient, inspiring and a role model. She has received local, national and international awards including the Mike Turko Award for Surgical Teaching, the CREOG award, the Carl Nimrod Educator Award and the Bobby Miller Award for Excellence in Teaching. She has been the lead voice/educator in the tremendously successful opportunistic salpingectomy campaign for ovarian cancer prevention. She has inspired all of her colleagues to be life-long learners — and to strive to be better teachers.
About the Killam Teaching Prize
The Killam Teaching Prize is awarded annually to faculty nominated by students, colleagues and alumni in recognition of excellence in teaching. As one of six Killam Institutions, UBC offers yearly awards from the Killam Endowment Fund to faculty and teaching assistants who demonstrate excellence in teaching.