November
Resident Spotlight: Dr. Andrew Bridgen, Psychiatry
November 30, 2020
As a former paramedic, Dr. Andrew Bridgen, PGY4, brings a unique perspective to his medical training. He reflects on his role as Psychiatry Chief Resident.
Feature: LUC3 brings care home
November 30, 2020
A brainchild of Department of Medicine physicians, the patient-centred LHSC Urgent COVID-19 Care Clinic has become an invaluable part of the COVID-19 care process in London and is an example of rapid quality improvement implementation in the face of a pandemic.
Announcement: Dr. Julio Martinez-Trujillo re-appointed as Provincial Endowed Academic Chair in Autism
November 26, 2020
Dr. Julio Martinez-Trujillo has been re-appointed to his position as the Provincial Endowed Academic Chair in Autism, effective October 1, 2020 to December 31, 2024.
Feature: ImPaKT researchers help industry develop anti-viral products
November 26, 2020
Working in the ImPaKT Facility, researchers are helping industry partners test and launch new products that make our daily environments safer during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Student Perspectives: Medical student Adrean Angles on sustainable housing
November 25, 2020
With a passion for housing sustainability, Adrean Angles, MPH’15, Medicine Class of 2023, converted a tobacco kiln into a 400-square-foot, off-grid home on Oneida Nation of the Thames.
Announcement: Dr. Donald Welsh re-appointed as the Chair in Molecular Neuroscience and Vascular Biology
November 25, 2020
Dr. Donald Welsh has been re-appointed as the Cecil and Linda Rorabeck Chair in Molecular Neuroscience and Vascular Biology, effective October 1, 2020 to March 31, 2025.
Resident Spotlight: Dr. Rachel Kyle, Geriatric Medicine
November 24, 2020
Dr. Rachel Kyle, PGY5, Geriatric Medicine, enjoys working with older adults, as she discovers their stories, learns what matters to them and tailors their health care needs.
Research News: Men with common genetic disorder are at higher risk for liver cancer
November 24, 2020
Men who have haemochromatosis, one of the most common genetic disorders in North America, are ten times more likely to develop liver cancer, according to a new study. Led by a team at the University of Exeter in collaboration with Dr. Paul Adams from Western University, the research has led to renewed calls for routine early testing for the condition which causes iron overload.
Feature: A proactive approach to professional affairs
November 23, 2020
Dr. Bill McCauley, the School’s new Assistant Dean, Professional Affairs, believes that cooperation and education are paramount when it comes to effectively managing challenging professional relationships.
Resident Spotlight: Dr. Rongbo Zhu, Clinical Immunology and Allergy
November 23, 2020
As a resident in Clinical Immunology and Allergy, Dr. Rongbo Zhu, PGY5, works with patients of all ages, from children to adults. He says the subspecialty program at Schulich Medicine & Dentistry provides extensive hands-on experience in allergy and food immunotherapy.
Expert Explainer: Dr. Nitin Mohan on circuit breaker lockdowns
November 20, 2020
Some experts in Canada are considering a ‘circuit breaker lockdown’ to help control the surging case counts of COVID-19. Dr. Nitin Mohan, Assistant Professor, is a physician epidemiologist and explains the pros and cons of circuit breaker lockdowns.
In Memoriam: Dr. Wesley John Dunn
November 18, 2020
The Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry is mourning the passing of Dr. Wesley John Dunn, the founding dean of Dentistry, and a pillar of the Canadian dentistry community.
Research News: Racialized trans and non-binary Canadians report increased harassment and violence
November 16, 2020
A new report from Trans PULSE Canada provides insight on the unique experiences of racialized trans and non-binary Canadians. Principal investigator Greta Bauer, PhD, says the findings show this group faces increased levels of physical violence, harassment and sexual assault.
Research News: Global study on preoperative testing adds to evidence on safe surgery during the COVID-19 pandemic
November 13, 2020
Schulich Medicine & Dentistry researcher Janet Martin says new evidence about how to continue with safe surgery during the pandemic has led to the launch of a dedicated toolkit to guide hospitals in keeping elective surgery up and running safely.
Expert Explainer for World Diabetes Day: Dr. Irene Hramiak on advances in diabetes care
November 13, 2020
Dr. Irene Hramiak is an endocrinologist and a professor and renowned researcher specializing in diabetes. She explains how diabetes care has evolved over the past 100 years and how research continues to provide better quality of life for patients.
Commentary: What Canada learned (and didn’t learn) from the SARS pandemic
November 13, 2020
As the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic takes hold across the country, Schulich Medicine & Dentistry experts say while Canadian officials implemented improvements to public health organization and in-hospital infection prevention and control after the SARS pandemic in 2003, vulnerabilities remained in the long-term care sector and the supply-chain for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Feature: Chasing their dream
November 11, 2020
Curious, passionate and driven, Drs. Natasha Holder and Ji Hyun Han are embracing their six-year journey to become Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons as they complete their surgical residency and MSc and MD degrees.
Announcement: Point-of-Care Ultrasound fellowship program receives special designation from Royal College
November 06, 2020
The Division of Emergency Medicine received accreditation from the Royal College of Surgeons and Physicians for a focused area of specialized training within the Point-of-Care Ultrasound fellowship program. This is one of only two such designations granted to a Canadian institution.
Announcement: Gastroenterology and Hepatology program ranked in top 25 globally
November 05, 2020
The Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry’s Gastroenterology and Hepatology program is 22nd among comparable programs worldwide based in a ranking conducted by US News’ Best Global Universities.
Announcement: Doctor of Medicine program successful in all accreditation categories
November 04, 2020
The Committee on Accreditation of Canadian Medical Schools and the Liaison Committee on Medical Education have officially informed Schulich Medicine & Dentistry that the MD program and School have now met all accreditation standards and elements from the 2015 review when we were granted full accreditation status.
Award: Vanguard innovator may have found first-ever sepsis treatment
November 04, 2020
Dr. Qingping Feng, Professor of Physiology and Pharmacology and Richard & Jean Ivey Chair in Molecular Toxicology, has been named the 2020 WORLDiscoveries Vanguard Innovator of the Year, an honor which celebrates market-ready research.
Award: Dr. Irene Hramiak receives Mastership from the American College of Physicians
November 03, 2020
Dr. Irene Hramiak, Professor of Medicine at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, has been awarded a 2020 Mastership from the American College of Physicians.
