August 2014 Newsletter
Celebrating White Coat with our MD and DDS Classes of 2018... But first, let me take a selfie
It was an Orientation Week full of firsts, including an on-stage selfie with the Dean during Schulich Dentistry’s White Coat Ceremony. Omar Shehab, an exuberant new student, pulled out a smartphone to mark the proud and exciting moment of putting on his white coat for the first time...
Commitment to the Community with Dr. Richard Philp
Dr. Richard Philp, professor emeritus, Physiology and Pharmacology, devoted years of his life to educating students. It's that same enjoyment and connection he felt while teaching that makes volunteering his time as an art instructor a rewarding commitment...
Awards and opportunities
Take a look at the numerous research and education awards and opportunities that are available this fall...
Celebrating our achievements
Join us in congratulating Jane Rylett, PhD; along with Joan Binnendyk; Dr. Timothy Doherty; Kevin Dueck; Martin Duennwald, PhD; Vidushi Khatri; Jay Loftus; Gary Shaw, PhD; Priya Sivarajah and Matthew Woods on their achievements...
Homecoming 2014 offers something for everyone
Get ready - Homecoming 2014 is almost here. Alumni will be welcomed home and have the opportunity to enjoy numerous events and activities – from the traditional annual offerings to new lectures and tours, there is something for everyone...
Alzheimer’s advocate Victor Garber to headline Leaders in Innovation Dinner
Victor Garber, one of the most respected and talented actors of his generation, will be the featured guest at the 2014 Leaders in Innovation Dinner on November 20...
See the Line a huge success
Professional athletes, medical researchers, and clinicians shared the spotlight at the 2014 See the Line symposium. All came with the common goal of reducing the number of sports-related concussions in Canada through education and research...
Accreditation 2015 news: Mock Accreditation date rescheduled
The Mock Accreditation for the Undergraduate Medical Education program has been rescheduled from October 2014 to early January 2015...
We Speak/We Act – One year later
It was the summer of 2013 when the results of the We Speak survey were shared. One year later, the We Act Team at Schulich Medicine & Dentistry has made great progress on their work and the planned actions to follow-up on the survey...
Phase two of website redevelopment project is well underway
Schulich Medicine & Dentistry is past the halfway point of the School’s three-year website redevelopment project. The Communications & Marketing Team successfully launched three updated websites in August...
In the news: Caffeine may reduce tinnitus risk
Schulich Medicine resident Dr. Jordan T. Glicksman’s new study shows caffeine may reduce tinnitus risk via The New York Times...
Jane Goodall headlines University event
Dr. Rick Quinn, adjunct faculty member at Schulich Medicine & Dentistry and co-founder of Docs4GreatApes is proud to be bringing Jane Goodall – world-renowned scientist and foremost expert on chimpanzees to Western University...
JW warmly welcomes residents
On June 27, 2014 residents started their programs at Schulich Medicine & Dentistry. JW, Western's mascot greeted them at the annual lunch. Check out the slideshow...- Resident Spotlight: Dr. Michael Pariser – Taking aim at pain
Even before 32-year-old Dr. Michael Pariser officially completes all his medical training, he has become a pioneer in Canadian medicine. The Ingersoll native is one of the first medical residents in Canada to begin training in the newly accredited pain medicine residency program... - Robarts Research Institute: Terry Peters, PhD – A view inside the brain
Can Terry Peters, PhD, give surgeons X-ray vision? Not quite. But he’s working to equip them with the next best thing... - Student Profile: Adrienne Elbert – The best is yet to come
Adrienne Elbert, MD/PhD Candidate, is a 2012 Vanier Scholar, but she’s still looking forward to achieving bigger and better things... - Department Profile: Meet the Communications and Marketing Team
The Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry Communications and Marketing Team strives to promote the School's research and education excellence through a variety of communications vehicles... - Faculty & Staff BBQ photo slideshow
The 2014 Faculty & Staff BBQ offered the perfect environment for colleagues to socialize, build team spirit and reflect upon the amazing contributions that our faculty and staff make on a daily basis... - ALS Ice Bucket Challenge videos
The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge has taken the School by storm. Watch as Dr. Strong, Dr. Tithecott and the Medicine Class of 2017 each accept the challenge... - Tips and tricks for branding
Are you looking to create a quick poster for your upcoming event? Check out these helpful branding tips and tricks from the Communications department... - Upcoming events
Take a look at our upcoming events. Jane Goodall, Homecoming 2014 and the Leaders in Innovation Dinner are quickly approaching...
