May 2014 Newsletter
Celebrating a diversity of excellence
The Awards of Excellence Celebration brought together a diverse group of recipients from media relations to obstetrics and gynaecology, demonstrating the excellence and talent that is apparent throughout every department and program at Schulich Medicine & Dentistry. It was an evening of great tributes, honour and recognition true to the spirit of the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry...
Singing their way into the medical profession
With musical tributes, emotional memories and lots of laughter, the Medicine Class of 2014 entered the medical profession at their Convocation ceremony on May 16...
Collaborating for a healthier future
Researchers in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology have teamed up with scientists at Robarts Research Institute to bring their research on cancer immunotherapy to the next level...
Profiles of Excellence with Shawn Li
Shawn Li, PhD, professor, Departments of Biochemistry, Oncology, and Paediatrics, is mapping the landscape for the epigenetic changes associated with chemotherapy...
Schulich Medicine to host Canadas first residency program in pain medicine
This July, Schulich Medicine & Dentistry will host the country’s first pain management residency training program. This two year subspecialty residency will train experts in the treatment and rehabilitation from acute, chronic and cancer pain conditions...
We Act leads to engagement
Engagement has been the main theme for the current phase of the We Act initiative. Through the support of the facilitators, Anne Becker and Janet Frood, faculty and staff have been involved in a number of group meetings. To date, more than three faculty and eight staff sessions have taken place...
Spirited competition and tons of fun at Celebrity Jeopardy
The Celebrity Jeopardy event hosted by the Medicine Class of 2016 last Thursday was a big success. Supporters enjoyed some friendly competition and lots of memorable moments, while raising more than $500 for Meals on Wheels...
Join us for a special presentation by visiting clinician and educator Malgorzata Kaminska on June 2 & 3
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is pleased to host two faculty development special presentations by visiting clinician and educator Dr. Malgorzata (Mal) Kaminska, BSc, MD, CCFP, MSc, Rural and Regional Coordinator, Department of Academic Family Medicine, University of Saskatchewan...- Celebrating our achievements
We are celebrating the monthly achievements of our faculty, staff, trainees and students. This month we'd like to congratulate Dr. Jatinder Takhar, Dr. Silvia Penuela and MPH students Jyllian Lippman, Safiyya Nazarali, and Jenna Paulson... - Enriching the student experience with Dr Colin Mascaro
Dr. Colin Mascaro has acquired a personal mantra during his time at Schulich Medicine & Dentistry: enthusiasm breeds enthusiasm. And as class president throughout all four years at the School, he is certainly leading by example... - Making a global impact
It is a technology that is bettering the lives of stroke patients around the world every single day. And when CIHR and CFI were looking for success stories to demonstrate the immense impact funding medical research has on human health, they found an amazing example in CT perfusion technology developed by Ting-Yim Lee, PhD... - Education research offers new hope for youth with mental health disorders
At the age of 10, Stacey Espinet, PhD, watched in quiet amazement as her older sister walked across the stage to accept her diploma from Western University. This moment of inspiration came full circle for Espinet when she returned to Western... - 2014 Dean’s Report
The latest edition of the annual Dean’s Report is now available online... - Resident Spotlight: Dr. Adam Maruscak, the 2014 John D. Brown Memorial Resident Award Recipient
Dr. Adam Maruscak has a talent that many doctors-in-training strive for. While he is a gifted surgeon, it is his dedication to holistic care and his compassion toward his patients and their families that makes him an exceptional doctor... - Sparking research passions
Their goal is to help make your dreams become a reality. The Schulich Research Office’s team of eight are working every day to turn researchers’ ideas, dreams and goals into action plans... - Celebrating our commitment to community
Ron Vander, Victoria Thorburn and Andrew Helt are sharing their passions and interests with others by living the values of social responsibility and giving back in the local community... - Celebrating North American Occupational Safety and Health Week at Schulich Medicine & Dentistry
North American Occupational Safety and Health Week (NAOSH) was May 4 – 10. NAOSH created a great opportunity to check your work stations for health and safety hazards to ensure a safe working environment... - Welcoming our newest faculty and staff
We are pleased to welcome the newest faculty and staff members of the Schulich Medicine & Dentistry team. The list below includes all the new faculty and staff from January through April. We look forward to celebrating our new team members in The Pulse on a quarterly basis... - Merchandise of the month: tote bags
Looking for a new, stylish bag for spring? The Schulich Medicine & Dentistry reusable tote is a great carry-all bag you can take from building to building across campus or out on a day of shopping - Dean's Video Newsletter - Distributed Education Network
Schulich Medicine & Dentistry has a long history of being a leader in distributed medical education. Through a new plan and mandate the School will continue to make it a priority to provide exceptional opportunities for our students and trainees to learn in the communities in which they will eventually practice...
