The COMP Gold Medal
The Gold Medal is the highest award given by the Canadian Organization of Medical Physicists and is given to currently active or retired individuals to recognize an outstanding career as a medical physicist who has worked primarily in Canada. A significant contribution is defined as one or more of the following:
- A body of work which has added to the knowledge base of medical physics in such a way as to fundamentally alter the practice of medical physics.
- Leadership positions in medical physics organizations which have led to improvements in the status and public image of medical physicists in Canada
- Significant influence on the professional development of the careers of medical physicists in Canada through educational activities or mentorship
The medal is awarded as appropriate candidates are selected and generally will not be given more than once per year.
To be considered for presentation at the 2025 ASM, nominations must be submitted by March 31, 2025 and must be made by a Full Member of COMP. Nominations must include:
1. The nominator's letter summarizing the contributions of the candidate in one or more of the areas listed above;
2. The candidate's CV;
3. The candidate's publication list (excluding abstracts) which highlights the candidates most significant 10 papers;
4. Additional 1 to 2 page letters supporting the nomination from three or more members of COMP
Nominations for the COMP Gold Medal are accepted through our online portal.
Candidates selected for the medal will be invited to attend the Annual Scientific Meeting where the award will be presented by the COMP President. The medal winner will receive full ASM registration, two nights' accommodation at the hosted ASM hotel, and round-trip economy transportation for the Annual Scientific Meeting. The medal winner may be asked to give a scientific presentation at the meeting in addition to a short acceptance speech when the medal is presented.
2025 COMP Gold Medal Winner
Dr. Lee’s extraordinary contributions to the field of medical physics have profoundly shaped the landscape of medical imaging in Canada and beyond.
Dr. Lee’s career spans decades of groundbreaking research and innovation. Since his recruitment to the Department of Radiology at St. Joseph’s Healthcare in 1988, he has been instrumental in elevating medical imaging physics through visionary leadership, cutting-edge research, and mentorship. His contributions to the Lawson Imaging Research Program (LIRP) have been transformative, establishing a world-class medical physics team devoted equally to imaging services and pioneering research.
Among his most celebrated achievements is the development of CT Perfusion technology, a world-first in 2000 that has revolutionized stroke diagnosis and treatment. His leadership helped secure a $30 million CFI initiative in 2006, introducing hybrid imaging to Canada—including the nation’s first PET/CT and PET/MRI systems. His expertise in kinetic analysis modeling has turned contrast-enhanced CT into a powerful functional imaging modality, expanding its applications to oncology, cardiology, and neurology.
Dr. Lee’s dedication extends beyond scientific innovation. His mentorship has shaped the careers of numerous medical physicists, researchers, and clinicians. To date, he has trained 16 MSc and 26 PhD students, along with 14 post-doctoral fellows, continuously fostering excellence in Canadian medical physics.
His leadership has amplified the role of medical physicists across Canada, earning international recognition and enhancing the profession’s stature. Dr. Lee’s unwavering commitment, vision, and innovation make him an exemplary recipient of the COMP Gold Medal Award.
Join us in celebrating Dr. Ting-Yim Lee's remarkable contributions to medical physics at the COMP Annual Scientific Meeting in June! Don't miss the opportunity to hear the Gold Medal talk on Friday, June 6th.
COMP Gold Medalists
2024 | Frank Prato | 2023 | Michael Evans
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2022 | Joanne Cygler | 2021 | Gino Fallone |
2019 | Terry Peters | 2012 | David W.O. Rogers |
2018 | Anna Celler | 2011 | Jake Van Dyk |
2017 | Jerry Battista | 2010 | Aaron Fenster |
2016 | G. Peter Raaphorst | 2009 | Margaret E. J. Young |
2015 | Michael S. Patterson | 2008 | Ervin B. Podgorsak |
2014 | Chris Thompson | 2007 | John C. F. McDonald |
2013 | John Aldrich | 2006 | John (Jack) Cunningham, Sylvia Fedoruk, Douglas Cormack |