The Dundas Medal Background
The Dundas Medal is in commemoration of Dr Charles Robert (Bertie) Dundas FFARCS FRCP Glasgow. Dr Dundas was a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Surgery (Anaesthetics) in Aberdeen and honorary consultant anaesthetist from 1975 to 1995.
He died in 2014 from biliary carcinoma. He was never offered palliative care whilst he was ill and spent his last months waiting for chemotherapy whilst enduring a poor quality of life.
His widow Dr Valerie Dundas made a donation to PATCH (Palliation and The Caring Hospital) to improve the provision of palliative care in hospital.
In recognition of Bertie’s lifelong enthusiasm for teaching, research and innovation, an annual award to recognise efforts to improve the provision of palliative care for patients when they are in hospital is fitting.
Eligibility Criteria/Qualifying Criteria
Application Process
The Dundas Medal is awarded annually.
Applications typically open in spring (around April) and the award is presented in November. When open, applications must be submitted via the Good Grants portal.
Applications are currently open and will close on 5 April 2026.
Dundas Medal Applications
Applications are currently open. Click the button below to apply.
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