May
Annual Awards of Excellence ceremony brings Schulich Medicine & Dentistry community together
June 01, 2023
Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry recognized the exceptional faculty and staff, distinguished by their leadership skills and embodiment of the values of the School.
Research reveals physician payment methods influence health-care delivery and ED visits
May 30, 2023
Study sheds light on impact of fee-for-service and capitation methods of physician payment on health services in Ontario.
Announcement: Dr. Cindy Hutnik named the Marcel and Louise Brunette Research Chair in Ophthalmology
May 29, 2023
The Office of the Dean is pleased to announce that Dr. Cindy Hutnik, Chair/Chief of the Department of Ophthalmology, has been named the inaugural Marcel and Louise Brunette Research Chair in Ophthalmology.
Fardowsa Abdullah Halane: Personal experiences fuel the drive for change
May 26, 2023
Fardowsa Abdullah Halane brings a passion for change to her time in the Master of Public Health Program at Schulich Medicine. Find out more about her journey.
Announcement: Dr. Andrew House named Clark Chair in Nephrology
May 26, 2023
The Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry is pleased to announce that the leader of our Nephrology division, Dr. Andrew House, has been named the inaugural William F. Clark Chair in Nephrology.
Schulich Medicine researchers fast-tracking drug development process among four recipients to receive grants
May 24, 2023
A project to fast-track drug development for neurodegenerative diseases by a team of researchers at Schulich Medicine & Dentistry was one of two Western projects among four across Canada awarded grants through the Canada Brain Research Fund (CBRF).
Family medicine residents join alliance to improve health of those experiencing homelessness in Windsor
May 18, 2023
The Shelter Health & Social Medicine Family Medicine residency elective at Windsor campus promises to bridge this health-care gap and enrich learning experience for medical trainees
Discovery Week: 25 years of life and practice in regional Ontario
May 18, 2023
For 25 years, medical students at Schulich Medicine have “discovered” what medical practice in regional Ontario has to offer through Discovery Week – a program that is also bringing hope to the physician shortage in southwestern Ontario.
Schulich Medicine & Dentistry joins historic pledge to preserve planetary health
May 17, 2023
Academic health institutions, including medical schools in Canada, are agreeing while caring for human health is a priority, it’s equally important to “do no harm” to the health of the planet.
Schulich Medicine researchers shed light on symptoms of understudied spine disease
May 17, 2023
Cheryle Séguin and team examine the association between pain and DISH, a disease that causes calcification of the spine, and open the door to treatment.
Learner perspectives: Teaching provides surprising opportunities to learn
May 12, 2023
The student-run Teaching in Medicine Club connected with Canadian Association of Medical Education award winners Dr. James Ross and Dr. Laura Foxcroft to find out about their insights into effective teaching.
Announcement: Dr. Victor Ng appointed as the Assistant Dean, Distributed Education
May 11, 2023
The Undergraduate Medical Education Office is pleased to announce that Dr. Victor Ng has been appointed as the Assistant Dean, Distributed Education, at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University effective May 1, 2023 to April 30, 2028.
Announcement: Dr. Laura Diachun appointed as Assistant Dean, Learner Experience
May 08, 2023
Dr. Laura Diachun has been appointed as the Assistant Dean, Learner Experience (Postgraduate), at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University effective May 1, 2023 to April 30, 2028.
Announcement: Dr. Ruth Lanius re-appointed as the Harris Woodman Endowed Chair in Psyche and Soma
May 08, 2023
The Office of the Dean is pleased to announce that Dr. Ruth Lanius has been re-appointed as the Harris-Woodman Endowed Chair in Psyche and Soma at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University from April 1, 2023 – March 31, 2028.
Schulich Medicine to expand medical school training with additional educational and residency spots
May 04, 2023
Ontario bolsters Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry’s efforts to tackle physician shortage in region.
Abdifatah Fiqo: Changing careers for the better
May 03, 2023
After working for 10 years, Abdifatah Fiqo brought his desire to help a broader audience to the Master of Public Health Program. And he’s never looked back.
The face of hope: Schulich Medicine fellow restores lives in war-torn Ukraine
May 03, 2023
Dr. Ivanka Nebor and a team of U.S. surgeons and nurses travelled to Ukraine to perform critical reconstructive surgeries on patients wounded by war
Schulich Medicine professor earns Distinguished University Professor honour
May 02, 2023
Lorelei Lingard, Centre for Education Research & Innovation, plus Shawn Whitehead and Andrew Pruszynski recognized for academic achievements.
In Memoriam: Dr. Arthur Kidd
May 02, 2023
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dr. Arthur (Art) Kidd, who passed away on April 24, 2023 at the age of 75.
