Donald John Peters became a member of the Department of Anesthesia at St.Boniface General Hospital in 1972. He has been involved in the care of cardiac patients at SBGH for over 30 years. Dr. Peters was honored with the 2005 Canadian Anesthetists Society Clinical Practitioner Award for excellence in clinical care. He has also been involved with Medical Ministries International for many years. Medical Ministries is an international organization that prides itself in providing spiritual and medical care to the world's poor. Dr. Peters and his wife Margaret have traveled to many third world countries to help those less fortunate. Dr.Peters has always practiced with personal integrity, compassion, and a true dedication to patient needs.

The Donald Peters Cardiac Sciences Award was created to establish a legacy that honors the outstanding contributions to cardiac anesthesia and the personal integrity that defined his care of patients. These are qualities that are critically important to instill in our young trainees.

This award will be eligible to all trainees in the Cardiac Sciences Program (Cardiac Anesthesia, Cardiology, Cardiac Surgery and Cardiac Critical Care) and will be presented annually at the Cardiac Sciences Research Day. The Don Peters Award will be given to the trainee who best demonstrates integrity, compassion, and dedication to the care of patients as individuals. The award will recognize high standards of character, conduct, leadership, and the promotion of those qualities in others.

The Medical Director of the Cardiac Sciences Program will be responsible for the management of the award. There will be consensus reached by the Medical Director of the Cardiac Sciences Program and the Residency/Fellowship coordinators for Cardiac Anesthesia, Cardiac Surgery, Cardiology and Cardiac Critical Care. The award will be presented annually at the Cardiac Sciences Resident Research Day.

Further information about the Award can be obtained from the office of the Medical Director of Cardiac Sciences.

WRHA/SBGH Cardiac Sciences Program
Z3045 - 409 Tache Avenue, WPG, MB R2H 2A6
Tel: 204-258-1203 Fax: 204-233-6065