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A Chatham-Kent doctor has been recognized for her “profound impact on medical education across the region.”
Published May 22, 2026 • Last updated 16 hours ago • 2 minute read
Dr. Jacqueline Wolting was recently honoured with the prestigious Schulich Excellence in Distributed Education Award for her role in training medical students. (Supplied photo)Article content
A Chatham-Kent doctor has been recognized for her “profound impact on medical education across the region.”
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Jacqueline Wolting recently was honoured with the prestigious Schulich excellence in distributed education award, said a joint media release from the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance and Thamesview Family Health Team.
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The annual awards of excellence at the Schulich school of medicine and dentistry recognizes individuals who move the school forward through outstanding leadership, curiosity, and a deep commitment to improving community health, research, and patient care, the release said.
Distributed education plays a vital role in training future health care professionals by placing medical students and residents into community settings outside of the main university campus, offering them invaluable, real-world clinical experience, the release said.
Described as a dedicated family physician who also provides comprehensive obstetrical care at CKHA, for Wolting, teaching the next generation of physicians is a rewarding extension of her daily practice.
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“Welcoming medical learners into the Chatham-Kent community not only enriches their education but also strengthens local health care services as a whole,” Wolting said in the release.
“I am constantly inspired by the curiosity and dedication of my medical students and residents,” she said. “I am also proud to work alongside many of them who have remained in Chatham-Kent after completing their training here.”
Wolting said the achievement is a “reflection of the incredible collaborative support from my colleagues at Schulich, CKHA, and the Thamesview Family Health Team, including my patients, who make this vital work possible every day.”
Wolting “stands out as an exceptional educator whose leadership, teaching excellence, and unwavering commitment to learners exemplify the very spirit of this award,” Lindsey Sutherland, Chatham-Kent regional academic director of distributed education at Schulich, said in the release. Wolting’s “contributions to service and education have significantly strengthened the distributed education experience in Chatham-Kent and across our region.”
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The award highlights the strong, interconnected health care network within Chatham-Kent that allows medical learners to thrive, the release said. By balancing a busy family medicine practice with hospital obstetrics, Wolting provides students with a holistic view of community medicine, demonstrating how seamlessly comprehensive primary care connects with acute hospital services, the release said.
Wolting’s achievement “is a true testament to the high calibre of medical leadership we have right here in Chatham-Kent,” said Zeke Milkovic, CKHA chief of staff in the release.
“Her commitment to delivering exceptional patient care and providing top-tier medical mentorship ensures that Chatham-Kent remains a premier destination for training,” he said. “It is this dedication to education that ultimately helps us attract and retain the talented new physicians our community relies upon.”
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