January 2016
Hopeful about inspiring change
Dr. Asa Ahimbisibwe, second-year resident in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, recently published Hopeful, a book about the challenges of the many children growing up in developing countries who yearn to have an education. Hopeful is an account of Dr. Ahimbisibwe and his cousin who, both born in disadvantaged villages in Uganda, embark on the uphill task of changing their lives, but end up in completely different places...
Awards of Excellence - Call for nominations
Celebrate the strength of our people and recognize the exceptional talent and dedication of Schulich Medicine & Dentistry faculty and staff in London and Windsor...
Video - Strategic Plan Update featuring Dr. Margaret Steele
Dr. Margaret Steele provides an update on the Strategic Plan Refresh - what has been accomplished and next steps in the process...
Maly Bun receives 2015 United Way Labour Appreciation Award
Maly Bun's oustanding commitment to the United Way has been recognized with the 2015 Labour Appreciation Award. Presented annually, the award recognizes outstanding volunteers within workplaces who contribute to the organization and to their community...
Everything you ever wanted to know about branding at Schulich Medicine & Dentistry
Have two-ish minutes and questions about proper branding? Watch this quick video to find out everything you need to know about branding at Schulich Medicine & Dentistry...
Congratulations to the 2016 Schulich Equipment AID Grant recipients
Ten applications have been funded through the latest Schulich Equipment AID (Advancement, Improvement, Development) Grant competition. Congratulations to this year's recipients...
Celebrating our achievements
Congratulations to Dr. Hugh Allen, Dr. Michale Pariser, Dr. Richard McLachlan, Louisa Salemi, Ramina Adam, Jason Chan, Dr. Michael J. Strong, Sonya Van Nuland, Amee Hall, Sama Rafehi, Victoria Roach, Stefanie Attardi, Pinki Nandi, Harpreet Chahal, Nahal Farhani, Scott MacDonald, Olivia Samotus, Cecilia Kwok and Dr. Muriel Brackstone...
Zoe Letwin, Commitment to the Community
Volunteering has always been an integral part of Zoe Letwin’s life. As far back as she can remember she has been involved with different organizations. It took some time before finding a cause she could call her own. It was a personal experience with anxiety that inspired her to channel her time and energy into mental health awareness and support...
Student Profile: Sara Matovic, BSc’15, MSc Candidate
Life experience has taught Sara Matovic, BSc’15, MSc Candidate, the importance of personal connections. As a student athlete, campus leader and Robarts trainee, she is using these connections to excel in sport and research...
Advancing the Alzheimer's cause: The Prado Lab, Robarts Research Institute
The Prado lab is working hard to understand the biology behind Alzheimer's disease. A recent publication in the Journal of Neuroscience shows a promising new potential therapeutic target that could decrease cognitive dysfunction in the disease...
Distributed Education Profile: Drs. Robert Black and James Menlove
Dr. Black is the regional academic director for Elgin-Middlesex, part of Schulich Medicine & Dentistry’s Distributed Education program. He is also one of several St. Thomas-based physicians taking an active role in local minor hockey leagues...
Resident Spotlight: Dr. Nisha Arora, Department of Family Medicine
When she’s not busy honing her skills in rural family medicine and musing about the importance of health education to adolescents, first-year resident Dr. Nisha Arora can be found teaching herself how to play musical instruments, visiting museums, and trying out new recipes...
Department Profile: Meet the Finance Department
Rosemary Hicks’ office is warm and inviting—not exactly what you may expect from someone working with figures and making tough decisions all day long. Hicks and her department contradict the stereotype of the unfriendly accountants. Instead, they focus their energies on cultivating a supportive relationship with the many departments of the School that the team works with on a daily basis...- SWAG sales changing
The School is changing its approach to SWAG sales. It will no longer hold an inventory of swag items. All existing inventory will be available for sale while quantities are available. Moving forward, the School will identify a signature swag item annually and it will be available for purchase by departments and individuals... - Join us for the Schulich Medicine Education Conference
Join us for the Schulich Medicine Education Conference on Friday, April 1st, 2016. This conference will provide a wonderful opportunity for you to share best practices and acquire new knowledge and skills, as well as meet new colleagues and reconnect with friends and peers from London, Windsor and the region... - Strategic Planning survey – Results and iPad winners shared
Nearly 800 faculty, staff and students answered the call and responded to the Strategic Planning survey. Congratulations to Aaron Fenster, PhD and Amanda Wen, Medicine Class of 2018, on each winning an iPad after participating in the survey. A summary of the survey has also been produced that provides an overview of some of the responses... - Half of transgender Ontarians do not feel comfortable with their family doctor
Greta Bauer, PhD, has released a study showing that approximately half of transgender Ontarians are not comfortable discussing transgender-related health issues with their family physician... - In the media: "Pot vs. tobacco: Which is the true cancer risk?"
Steven Laviolette, PhD, believes the medical community needs to conduct more research into marijuana's potential health benefits... 
Tweets of the month
Our community has some important things to say on Twitter. Catch up on the best 140-character thoughts from faculty, staff and students during the month of January...
Tips and tricks
Want to get the most use out of your iPad? Join Sergio Rodriguez on February 18 as he discusses recommended accessories, useful apps, little-known features, and time-saving shortcuts to help you...
Upcoming events
Don't forget to join us on January 27 for the Operations Town Hall in DSB 1002. Other upcoming events include: London Health Research Day and Discover Robarts. Send your nominations for the Alumni of Distinction Awards...
