October 27, 2021
At Schulich Medicine & Dentistry, advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) is more than a moral aspiration. It’s a foundational building block in the mission to educate socially responsible leaders in human health.
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October 27, 2021
Dr. Amit Garg has been appointed as Associate Dean, Clinical Research, at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University effective October 1, 2021 to September 30, 2026.
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October 27, 2021
As Vice Dean, Undergraduate Medical Education, Dr. Shannon Venance plans to shift the focus of medical education and empower students to take charge of their own learning.
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October 27, 2021
Poleksic was named a Chevening Scholar and will be pursuing a master’s degree in History in the UK as part of the School’s new MD+ track.
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October 26, 2021
In September, Schulich Medicine & Dentistry welcomed a new cohort of medical and dental students. Meet eight of the students at the start of their professional journeys, and learn about the issues that are important to them as future health care professionals.
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October 26, 2021
In recognition of their notable contributions to promoting the health sciences, Tim Bussey, Western Research Chair in Cognitive Neuroscience, and Michelle Mottola, Chair of the Division of Maternal, Fetal & Newborn Health were inducted as CAHS Fellows.
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October 25, 2021
Jacqueline Dron, PhD’20, is among the recipients of the 2021 Governor General’s Gold Medal, awarded for academic excellence at the graduate level.
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October 22, 2021
Lu, an Assistant Professor in Physiology and Pharmacology, is one of five Canadians to receive an Early Career Investigator Award.
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October 20, 2021
Medical students are embracing the recently launched MD+ as a new opportunity to build their skills and broaden their horizons.
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October 20, 2021
The five-student team credits the transformative master’s program for their success.
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October 20, 2021
The Gray Centre for Mobility and Activity announces new research innovations and education opportunities thanks to academic and clinical collaborations.
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October 20, 2021
Dr. Ruth Lanius, Professor in the Department of Psychiatry is using MRI scans to pinpoint moral injury effects in the brains of health care workers.
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October 19, 2021
Cheryle Séguin, PhD, is tackling one of the most common and costly clinical problems in North America – back pain. In a recent collaborative study, her research team examined the connection between obesity, back pain and disc degeneration.
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October 19, 2021
For Alexandra Romanski, pursuing a master’s degree in public health during a global pandemic offered a once-in-a-lifetime learning experience. Graduating this month, she is the recipient of the MPH Class of 2014 Award, recognized by her peers for her care, compassion and leadership.
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October 19, 2021
Reid, Distinguished Professor Emeritus, was named a co-recipient of the Dr. Rogers Prize for Excellence in for Excellence in Complementary and Alternative Medicine.
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October 19, 2021
Dr. Marnin Heisel, Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry will focus his work on the mental health of vulnerable populations thanks to two new grants from CIHR and Movember
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October 14, 2021
Schulich Medicine & Dentistry embraces the future with a bold, new five-year Strategic Plan.
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October 14, 2021
As the new Assistant Dean, Pre-Clinical Research, Timothy Regnault, PhD, is focused on improving the School’s experimental research environment, ensuring the right supports, services and facilities are in place for scientists.
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October 12, 2021
Dr. Anna Gunz is tackling the ‘biggest health crisis of our lifetime,’ in a forward-thinking way.
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October 12, 2021
Dr. Tithecott has been appointed Acting Associate Dean, Admissions at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, effective September 1, 2021.
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October 08, 2021
"We wanted to re-think how we educate the physicians of tomorrow; to give medical students the space and support to dive deeper into their personal interests or discover new passions outside of medicine," writes Dean Dr. John Yoo in this op-ed about the new MD+ track, via University Affairs.
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October 07, 2021
First-of-its kind research led by Greta Bauer, PhD, Professor in the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, aims to help inform gender-affirming care.
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October 06, 2021
Andrew Nguyen took part in an immersive summer learning experience at a Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation treatment centre.
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October 06, 2021
Janet Martin and co-investigators find cancer patients missed scheduled surgeries due to lockdowns.
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October 05, 2021
From storytelling to social media, Dr. Magbule Doko finds ways to forge connections with students, colleagues and patients alike.
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October 05, 2021
PhD alumnus Saumik Biswas made the annual list of top young leaders and innovators in London.
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October 04, 2021
Accel Labs is a social entrepreneurship incubator founded by students, for students, to enrich community health initiatives.
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October 01, 2021
Dr. Jonathon L. Meakins, MD'66, DSc'18, has been honoured as a Canadian Medical Hall of Fame inductee for 2022. Dr. Meakins has transformed surgical thinking and practice, improving outcomes for patients worldwide.
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October 01, 2021
Dr. Douglas Fraser is recognized for breakthroughs in COVID and brain injury research with Innovator of the Year Award from WORLDiscoveries.
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October 01, 2021
The Western community mourns the passing of Dr. Warren Blume, a pioneer in epilepsy care.
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