January 2020 Newsletter
Relationships and collaboration are central to philosophy of new Dean
Dr. John Yoo begins his term as Dean on May 1. With his first 100 days in sight, he looks forward to understanding the School more deeply by meeting as many people as he can. Join Dr. Yoo at a welcome reception for the campus community on February 5.
WE SPEAK 2020: Your opportunity to shape Western’s workplace culture
Share your views on the workplace culture and engagement in your area at the School and for the University overall. The survey takes 20 minutes to complete. Provide your feedback until February 14.
Envisioning Our Future
During the past few months, the School’s Senior Leadership Team has reviewed more than 160 recommendations focused on the School’s financial and operational systems, opportunities for growth and program improvements for education and research. An update has been prepared outlining the themes and progress made to date.
Coronavirus information for students, faculty and staff
Western continues to monitor the ongoing situation with coronavirus, taking direction and sharing information from federal, provincial and local health authorities. The Public Health Agency of Canada has assessed the public risk as low for Canada and Canadian travellers.
Planning and construction continues on all fronts
As construction continues at Robarts Research Institute, planning and preparations are underway to support the relocation of Epidemiology and Biostatistics and the development of the BioMedical Research Facility.
Striving for excellence in postgraduate medical education
Dr. Lois Champion started her term as Associate Dean, Postgraduate Medical Education on January 1. She looks ahead at her priorities in the role and the challenges and opportunities facing medical education.
Researchers receive more than $11.9 million in federal funding
From studies on autism to osteoarthritis, fifteen research projects at Schulich Medicine & Dentistry received funding from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) through the Project Grant competition.
Changing perspectives
The Western Perspective Project, a campaign by the Science Students’ Council, features stories from students and faculty members focused around four themes: loneliness, failure, self-acceptance and healing. The campaign aims to inspire others, shift campus culture and promote mental health awareness.
Welcome and farewell
Welcome to new faculty and staff members and farewell to those departing the School for new opportunities.
Celebrating your achievements
Congratulations to Mary Lee Myers, Ornela Kljakic, Peeyush Lala and many others on the recognitions and honours you recently received.
Team Broken Earth London Spine Team reflects on trip to Haiti
Team Broken Earth: A team of nurses and doctors from the London Spine Centre returned to Port-au-Prince, Haiti this week. Marjorie Johnson, PhD, reflects on their efforts and impact.
Experiencing global learning early
From Uganda to Rwanda to Peru, Medicine Class of 2022 students reflect on their pre-clinical electives abroad and how their International Health Equity Learning experiences are shaping their futures.
Bringing infection to its knees
A team of basic scientists and clinicians across the School is working to reduce infection rates for millions of people undergoing orthopaedic surgery.
Distributed Education
For Dr. Shawn Segeren, a seed planted as a teenager grew into a passion for rural medicine.
Becoming Dr. Dhaliwal
On her journey to becoming a psychiatrist, third-year resident Dr. Arash Kaur Dhailwal focuses on the power, privilege and responsibility of listening to patient stories.
CPD Update
Are you a physician leader? Learn practical ways you can apply business principles to health care delivery. Management Principles for Physicians is a one-day course offered jointly with the Ivey School of Business.- Awards of Excellence: One week left to nominate your peers and mentors
Recognize exceptional educators, researchers and leaders making a difference in your area at the School. Submit your nomination online by February 7. - Schulich Medicine & Dentistry to host CFMS Annual General Meeting
From September 18 to 20, 2020, Schulich Medicine & Dentistry will host hundreds of medical students from across Canada for the 2020 Annual General Meeting of the Canadian Federation of Medical Students. - Website Training
Need to update your website but you don’t have Cascade training? Register for the next training session on March 20. - Land Acknowledgement
Western’s Indigenous Land Acknowledgement strives to inspire action and commitment to recognizing and furthering relationships with Indigenous communities. This brief guide will help you better understand the purpose of the Land Acknowledgement and how to incorporate it into your next event. - Events
One in four high school students have vaped in the past 30 days. Now people are dying from vaping-related illnesses. Hear from experts about this growing issue on March 10. Register today for Generation Vape: The new era of lung injury.
