Dr. William Bensen was a respected rheumatologist and mentor to many. He advocated strongly for team-based models of care and his own team in Hamilton (consisting of nurses and pharmacists) delivered exceptional care to his patients. The William Bensen Models of Care (MOC) Initiative was established to honour his legacy, and to promote models of care in other settings in Ontario.

Grant Applications Are Now Being Accepted:

• 2 applicants will be selected annually to receive up to a maximum of $40,000 each for physician-led initiatives in the area of models of care and novel solutions to patient access/care
• The deadline to apply is October 1, 2019

Application Form (PDF) :2019 Bensen Awards application form website version

Application Form (Word): 2019 Bensen Awards application form website version

Link: Terms of Reference: 2019 Bensen Terms of Reference