May 2015 Newsletter
The art of remembrance
The black lab’s deep brown eyes stare out at Dani Cadieux as she moves her paintbrush gently across the canvas. The animal, Jet, is her painting’s heart and soul, capturing the loyal companion of Dr. Francis Chan. Commissioned for the Francis Chan Humanitarian Award, Cadieux’s painting honours the memory and legacy of Dr. Chan...
A recipe for happiness
“It’s as easy as making a decision and sticking to it,” said Krista Cook, MSc Candidate. Cook's attitude toward her commitments has helped guide her academic career, taken her from Kingston, Ontario to St. John’s, Newfoundland by bicycle, and opened her mind to a unique volunteering experience with Growing Chefs London...
Awards and opportunities
The deadline for The Canadian Medical Hall of Fame nominations is June 29. The 3M National Teaching Fellowship 2016 is calling for nominations. Submit your dossier on or before August 31 to be considered. Nominations for the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada Duncan Graham Award close on September 11...
Celebrating our achievements
Congratulations to the Foster Lab; Donna Murrell, PhD Candidate; Dr. Rob Hegele; Dr. Shauna Devine; the Awards of Excellence recipeients; the 2015 PARO Trust Fund Award recipients: Drs. Kristin Chow, Alicia Mattia and Cyrus C. Hsia; and the 2015 CAME Certificate of Merit Award recipients: Drs. David Dixon, Faisal Rehman and Wassim Saad...
Get caught up on the latest news from the past month
"Schulich Medicine & Dentistry takes part in West China-Kilborn Surgical Symposium", "Western establishes The Bone and Joint Institute", "Bone and Joint initiative gets 'leg up' from NSERC funding"...
2015 Alumni of Distinction recipients announced
Congratulations to Fred Possmayer, PhD’65, Dr. William Wall, MD’70, Dr. Len Chumak, DDS, MClD’85, Dr. George Kim, MD’03, Dr. Jill Bashutski, DDS’05, and Bessie Borwein, PhD’73, the 2015 Alumni of Distinction recipients. Join us on September 26 at the Dean's Gala to honour and celebrate their success...
Dr. Edward Byrne accepts Honorary Degree at Schulich Medicine Convocation
Congratulations to Dr. Edward Byrne who accepted his Honorary Degree at the Schulich Medicine Convocation on May 15. An award-wining neuroscientist, Dr. Byrne has held many prestigious clinical and research positions in Australia and the UK, as well as advisory roles for a number of charitable bodies relating to his clinical and scientific expertise...
Celebrating dedication and commitment at the 2015 Awards of Excellence
This year’s celebration brought together a group of talented award recipients who show true dedication and commitment to the School. The evening was a celebration of collaboration, collegiality and pride...
From the desk of George Kim: Meet Dr. Michel Haddad, co-regional academic director, Kent-Lambton
This month, we welcome Dr. Michel Haddad, co-regional academic director for Kent-Lambton, to the Distribute Education Network. In his role, Dr. Haddad will join Dr. Susan Munro in providing leadership in all educational programs and processes across the medical education spectrum in the Kent-Lambton hub...
Pride and passion
More than 100 people weren’t hindered by the brisk spring air this past Saturday morning as they attended a Dentistry strategic planning retreat to begin what is expected to be a five month process. Dr. Michael J. Strong, dean, welcomed all the attendees and boldly shared Schulich Dentistry’s goal to become one of North America’s top dental schools in the next 10 years...
Graduating with a little help from their friends
Enthusiastic cheers and lengthy applause filled Alumni Hall, as members of the Medicine Class of 2015 walked across the stage to receive their green hoods and enter the medical profession. Congratulations to the Medicine Class of 2015...
See the Line returns August 12
See the Line returns August 12 with an exciting lineup of four concussion research and awareness events, including a new morning workshop and full-day CME. Learn more about concussion identification, evaluation and treatment, and the latest research happening in London and across North America...
Let’s talk research
Community members came together for a unique opportunity at Robarts Research Institute this spring - the Discover Robarts Community Presentation Series. Each of the four sessions was sold out...
Boosting the School’s cool factor in the new millennium
Schulich Dentistry entered the 21st century ready to rock and roll. The decade began in high gear and didn't slow down, with major achievements and milestones around every corner. Read about the people, new programs and world events from this lively decade in our history...
May Operations Update
The Operations Update is now being distributed through The Pulse. The update includes information from each of our operational teams and departments as well as an update from the School’s Chief Operating Officer...- Celebrating the Medicine Class of 2015 with Erica Lee
Eight years ago, after a particularly difficult MCAT experience, Erica Lee, Medicine Class of 2015, wasn’t sure she was meant to be a doctor. But this month, she graduates as a four-year class president with a bright future in emergency medicine... - Celebrating the Medicine Class of 2015 with Phil Tremblay
With a passion for family medicine and the city of Windsor, Phil Tremblay, Medicine Class of 2015, is graduating from the Schulich Medicine – Windsor Program intent on practicing in his hometown community. He looks back on his four years at the School and the incredible relationships formed with his classmates and faculty... - Dr. Lakshman Gunaratnam - Protecting patients who experience kidney failure
Dr. Lakshman Gunaratnam, assistant professor in the Departments of Medicine and Microbiology and Immunology, is on a mission to improve the outcomes of acute kidney injury and acute kidney failure — conditions that affect approximately five to 10 per cent of hospitalized patients around the world... - Resident spotlight: Dr. Rebecca Zener - Training for the thrill of adventure
Dr. Rebecca Zener’s life doesn’t lack adventure. The fourth-year radiology resident has visited more than 50 countries and participated in unique recreational activities. Now, her training combines her love for travel with her passion to improve global health... - Ian Connell - Navigating life and lab
Rowing season is back in session for Ian Connell, PhD Candidate. As a member of Western University's varsity rowing team and national-level competitor, Connell is just as at home on the open water as he is in a lab. As a trainee in the Department of Medical Biophysics, he has developed a new and improved radiofrequency coil for the 7-Tesla MRI scanner... - Information Services - Who ya gonna call?
If the Information Services department, had a theme song it would probably sound a lot like the popular 1980’s film Ghostbusters tune. Who ya gonna call? HelpDesk Support! Whenever we require technology support, Information Services is willing to work on a solution... - Video: Experience Discovery Week
In honour of Discovery Week 2015 we are featuring the Discovery Week video. Experience the one-week placement for first-year medical students at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry... - Tips and tricks for GroupWise vacation auto-reply
Wondering how to add an auto-reply message to your GroupWise email account while away from the office for a period of time? This month's technology tip will take you through the quick step-by-step process... - Events
The Operations Town Hall is quickly approaching on June 2. Registration for the annual See the Line event on August 12 is now open. Registration is now open for all the exciting upcoming Homecoming events this September...
