November 2016 Newsletter
WHO Centre - a School and University first
The Department of Anesthesia & Perioperative Medicine has been designated as a World Health Organization Collaborating Centre. Their focus - addressing the issue of access to safe surgical and perioperative care on a global scale...
A walk with the Dean
Recently, we took a walk with the Dean across campus as he made his way to a day of meetings, and we had a chance to catch up on the latest news from his office including achievements for the School, major initiatives underway, and his new breakfast series. We even had a chance to find out what was on his reading list this year...
Top 10 We Act achievements
We're counting down the top 10 We Act achievements for the School. This month, you can read about Numbers 5-7...
Emerging Leaders – Pilot launches with five staff participants
Five staff members will participate in the new Staff Emerging Leaders Program Pilot. They represent a wide-range of programs and departments across the School...
A night of science and storytelling
The 2016 Leaders in Innovation Dinner delivered humour, passion and an important message about the need for storytelling in communicating science. It featured award-winning actor, director and science advocate Alan Alda...
Schulich Dentistry faculty and students recognized at Fall Awards Reception
More than 20 awards were presented to faculty and students at the annual Schulich Dentistry Fall Awards Reception on November 15...
Celebrating your achievements
Congratulations to Dr. Susan Koval, Dr. Amit Garg, Roshan Navaratnam, Steven Wong, Dominic LeBlanc, Jake Armstrong, Gordon Campbell, PhD, Dr. Peter Fendrich, Dr. Clive Friedman, Nicole MacLeod, Dr. Gordon Payne, and Dr. Kenneth Wright...
Commitment to the Community: Simran Benipal – Taking action at home and around the world
Simran Benipal was just 15 when she established her first charity: Let Them Dream Foundation for Kids. The organization hosts fundraising to support the purchase of educational supplies for children...
Schulich Medicine students experience health care abroad
Schulich Medicine students Jessica Bryce, Clayton Law and Matt Greenacre spent this past summer completing clinical placements in health care environments in Rwanda and China...
Robarts Then and Now
In recognition of Robarts' 30th anniversary, four prominent scientists highlight research advancements in their fields and reflect on their own careers at the Institute...
The R.E.A.L Life: Sarnia Palliative Care
In this fourth installment of the R.E.A.L. Life Series, we follow faculty member Dr. Glen Maddison and second-year resident Dr. Sarah Sikkema at Bluewater Health and St. Joseph's Hospice. Through community palliative care experiences in hospital and hospice environments, Schulich Medicine learners are exposed to a broad mix of patients with both acute and chronic care needs...
Resident spotlight: Dr. Adrian Budhram, PGY3, Neurology
Adrian Budhram has a knack for the quick diagnosis. The third-year Neurology resident is a three-time winner of the Think Like a Doctor monthly feature in the New York Times. He has won back-to-back months...
Department Profile: Dental Supplies – feeling pride in their work
Dental Supplies at Schulich Medicine & Dentistry is supported by a small and mighty team. Wayne Baxter, Mike Trela and Gary Venus take pride in their work and their ability to maintain a smooth operation while supporting the students, faculty and staff in Dentistry...- You can keep warm all winter long
Purchase your one-of-a-kind Schulich Medicine & Dentistry toque and keep warm all winter long. These toques are only $24 and come in two different styles, with a pom-pom and without... - Your last chance to register: Schulich Dentistry Simulation Laboratory grand opening
Get an up-close look at the cutting-edge technology that is helping to educate Schulich Dentistry students to be the health care leaders of tomorrow. R.S.V.P. to comms@schulich.uwo.ca by Thursday, November 24... - Nature Reviews Cancer: Looking back at 50 years of gap junctions and cancer
Dale Laird, PhD, and his colleagues from around the globe look back at the progression of our understanding of gap junctions and cancer and highlight important unanswered questions, controversies and therapeutic opportunities in the field... - Eye on the future
At the age of 65, with a 28-year ground-breaking, life-saving imaging research program in his rear view, Ting-Yim Lee, PhD, is looking to the future... - Advancing medical physics, one page at a time
In a collaborative effort, faculty members, trainees and alumni worked on the book series Advances in Medical Physics, which offers findings in medical radiation science and technology... - Send us your submissions for our School guide to holiday entertainment
We are compiling a list of your favourite holiday pastimes. Do you have a favourite book, movie, family game or song that puts a little more cheer in your holiday celebrations? Send us your submission with a brief explanation about what it means to you to comms@schulich.uwo.ca by December 2... 
November tweets of the month
Catch up on the best 140-character thoughts from our faculty, staff and students including tweets from Chris Watling, Tim Bussey and Gary Tithecott...
Tips and tricks for naming conventions
Our School brand is more than just a logo, even the words and phrases used to describe our organization are part of our brand. Take a minute to refresh your memory of the School's official naming conventions...
Upcoming events
Recognize the accomplishments of a peer, classmate or colleague and nominate someone today for an Alumni of Distinction Award. United Way Candy Gram orders close on December 2. Email unitedway@schulich.uwo.ca to place your order...
