John Bradley Young Educator Award
Dr Farrukh Munshey
Toronto, ON
Dr. Farrukh Munshey is an Anesthesiologist at The Hospital for Sick Children and an Assistant Professor in the Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, University of Toronto. He is the current Director of Regional Anesthesia at The Hospital for Sick Children. Dr. Munshey has consistently demonstrated an unparalleled commitment to education, both in his clinical practice and as an innovative educator.
Dr. Munshey spends most of his clinical days working with trainees providing intra-operative and didactic teaching on all aspects of pediatric anesthesia. He is committed to getting to know trainees personally and understanding their unique educational needs. He creates a learning environment that instills confidence, encourages discussion, and is inclusive. He routinely gives pediatric anesthesia written and oral exam review sessions to residents which have been described as extremely high yield. In the operating room, he helps fellows and residents gain experience and learn skills to become comfortable with regional anesthesia in children.
Trainees have given Dr. Munshey stellar evaluations and describe him as having an extraordinary passion for his craft and teaching. Since joining the faculty at Sick Kids, Dr. Munshey has received 11 teaching awards. He is a 4-time recipient of The Robert Crieghton Award for Excellence in Resident Clinical Teaching, a 3-time recipient of the Excellence in Fellowship Teaching Award, a recipient of the Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching Award and a recipient of the Postgraduate Teaching Award all from the Department of Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, The Hospital for Sick Children. In 2022, Dr. Munshey received the New Faculty Clinical Excellence Teaching award at the annual Shield’s Day from The Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, University of Toronto. In 2024, Dr. Munshey received The Excellence in Education Award at the annual ASRA society meeting.
Dr. Munshey has mentored over 50 trainees offering insights into career choices and connecting them with resources to help achieve their academic goals. He also co-authored 5 papers with trainees and continues to be involved in collaborative clinical research with current trainees.
Given in recognition of excellence and effectiveness in education in anesthesia.