February
CaRMS Match results
February 28, 2019
On February 26, medical students from across Canada learned their residency match results as the first iteration of the Canadian Resident Matching Service (CaRMS) process became available.
Award: Dr. Les Kalman honoured as a Fellow of Academy of Osseointegration
February 27, 2019
Congratulations to Dr. Les Kalman, who along with three others from across North America, will be honoured for achieving Fellowship status in the Academy of Osseointegration during the Opening Symposium at its 2019 Annual Meeting.
Award: Faculty Support for Research in Education grant recipients announced
February 26, 2019
Faculty Support for Research in Education (FSRE) grants facilitate and enable scholarship in education at Schulich Medicine & Dentistry. Two new awards focus on the effects of implementing competency-based medical education and understanding Indigenous learners’ experiences.
Media Release: Tobacco plants transformed into ‘green bioreactors’ to benefit human health
February 26, 2019
Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry professor Dr. Tony Jevnikar and Biology professor Shengwu Ma have discovered that tobacco plants can be used to produce large quantitates of Interleukin 37 – or IL-37 – a naturally occurring protein in the human kidney.
Announcement: Interim Chair/Chief, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
February 26, 2019
Dr. Robert Teasell and Dr. Keith Sequeira have been appointed Interim Co-Chair/Chiefs of the Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University and its teaching hospitals, London Health Sciences Centre and St. Joseph's Health Care London, effective February 1, 2019 to June 30, 2019 or until the incumbent Chair/Chief returns from leave.
In memoriam: Dr. Gérard Guiraudon
February 19, 2019
It is with great sadness that we share news of the passing of Dr. Gérard Marcel Guiraudon on February 14, 2019. Dr. Guiraudon pioneered surgical procedures at London Health Sciences Centre and engaged in groundbreaking research focused on cardiac electrophysiology at Western University and Robarts Research Institute.
Media Release: London’s vulnerable populations live near primary care, but language remains a challenge
February 13, 2019
Led by Western professor Jason Gilliland, a team of researchers looked at accessibility to a primary-care provider – either a family doctor or nurse practitioner – based on distribution and geographical proximity in London.
February 13: Western returns to a regular schedule
February 12, 2019
Western will be open and operating on a regular schedule on Wednesday, February 13.
Media Release: Spinal cord 'smarter' than previously thought
February 11, 2019
Using specialized robotic technology, Andrew Pruszynski, PhD, and Jeff Weiler, PhD, demonstrated that the spinal cord is able to process and control complex functions, like the positioning of your hand in external space.
Award: Dr. Bertha Garcia honoured as YMCA Woman of Excellence
February 05, 2019
In recognition of her contributions to science, medicine and education, Dr. Garcia is being honoured with a 2019 YMCA Women of Excellence Award. Her impact as a medical educator, clinical leader and mentor has been profound. In a culture with few female leaders, she stands as a role model who values all voices and perspectives.
Award: Recognizing the talent and contributions of women in Southwestern Ontario
February 05, 2019
The annual YMCA Women of Excellence Class of 2019 includes four Western-connected honourees, including Dr. Bertha Garcia and Serena Tejpar, BMSc'18.
Unique oncology internship uses mentorship and research to train and raise awareness
February 04, 2019
The Oncology Research Internship (ORIoN) initiative in the Department of Oncology pairs resident mentors with medical students, providing an introduction to research and case reports. "We believe it addresses an underserved need within the medical school curriculum, and is a valuable exercise for residents whose future careers often require supervision and training," says Dr. Chris Goodman.
Media Release: VIRTUES - cutting-edge technology ushers in a bold new era of arrhythmia care
February 04, 2019
CANet, hosted at Schulich Medicine & Dentistry, is currently focusing on solutions – advanced analytics, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and blockchain technology – towards one simple strategic goal – significantly improve the efficiency, effectiveness, and accessibility of arrhythmia care delivery in Canada.
