October 2014 Newsletter
From the desk of George Kim - An update on Distributed Education Strategic Planning
It’s been nearly eight months since those of us working most closely with the Schulich Medicine Education Program first received copies of the Schulich Distributed Education Strategic Plan. Since that time, a significant amount of planning and preparation has been underway. It’s been gratifying to witness such a thoughtful process unfold in such a positive manner across the School, and I am pleased to begin sharing updates with you on a monthly basis...
Commitment to the Community: Brenda Davis - You are only as strong as your weakest link
“We’re all a part of this community," said Brenda Davis, academic affairs officer, Dentistry. "And we need to be helping each other out for the betterment of society as a whole.” That's why Davis is passionate about volunteering her time with the London Food Bank...
Awards and opportunities
Nominations for the 2015 Alumni of Distinction Awards have opened and the AFMC nomination deadlines are quickly approaching...
Celebrating our achievements
We are celebrating the achievements of our talented faculty, staff and students. Congratulations to Joan Binnendyk, Dr. Jeff Dixon, Daniel Hardy, PhD, Dr. Stewart Harris, Dr. Peter Williamson, Dr. John Denstedt, Patrick O’Donoghue, PhD, Dr. Robert Petrella, the Dental Outreach Community Services program, Anusha Ratneswaran, PhD(C), and the award recipients at Dentistry Research Day 2014...
Untangling the mysteries of Alzheimer’s
As renowned neuroscientists, leading Alzheimer’s researchers and the 2014 J. Allyn Taylor International Prize in Medicine recipients, Drs. Virginia M.-Y. Lee and John Q. Trojanowski are on the front lines of a battle with one of the biggest global threats of the 21st century...
Assessment – a dynamic process focused on student learning and patient care
UME Assessment is focused on creating the best learning experience for students and the best care experience for patients. Using a hybrid model and under the guidance and watchful eyes of the Instructional Design, Quality and Curriculum Committees, the process changes and grows to meet the ongoing needs of the dynamic world of medical education...
Welcome to Tracey Rutledge
Tracey Rutledge has joined the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry in the position of Executive Director, Alumni Relations and Development. This new role has been established to build upon and strengthen the current alumni relations and development portfolio at the School...
Web Update: Phase two content migration concludes
The Phase Two Website Redevelopment project content migration concludes at the end of this month. Thanks to all participating programs and departments who will have completed their websites by October 31...
In the News: Researchers say old science puts health care workers at risk
Dr. Bhagi Singh offers perspective on the protection needed to guard health care workers against the Ebola virus via Sun News Network...
Upcoming United Way fundraising events
Schulich Medicine & Dentistry is taking on the challenge to raise $150,000 for United Way. There are a variety of upcoming fundraising events that you can support in order to achieve this goal, including the quickly approaching BMSc Cupcake and Coffee sale on October 31. Other events include a gift basket raffle, the United Way StairClimb, the chili cook-off and Dwayne Martin’s Moustache Madness...
Faculty and staff t-shirt promotion
School pride is an important part of Schulich Medicine & Dentistry; we are now offering Schulich Medicine & Dentistry branded golf shirts to all faculty and staff for only $10.00...
World Anesthesia Day - A celebration of anesthesia as a profession
On October 22, Dr. Michael J. Strong, Dean, and Dr. Davy Cheng, Chair, Anesthesia and Perioperative Medicine, welcomed World Health Organization guest speaker Dr. Meena Nathan Cherian. The day celebrated anesthesia as a profession, and featured a lecture on Global Challenges in Surgery and Anesthesia...- Department Profile: Master of Public Health - New team fueled by one philosophy
It can often take some time for new teams to learn how to work well together. But for the Master of Public Health (MPH) program’s administrative team, their common goals and overall philosophy made this transition easy... - Research Profile: Alison Hamilton - A fascination with the brain
When Alison Hamilton was looking for a postdoctoral placement that would allow her to continue her research on Alzheimer's disease, she never imagined it would take her to another continent... - Student Profile: Chantel Kowalchuk - Stepping out of her comfort zone
Chantel Kowalchuk’s experience as a BMSc student has taken her out of her comfort zone, and she wouldn’t have it any other way. During the past four years, she has experienced life in a city just south of the Arctic Circle, worked with a former race car driver and discovered what she is really passionate about... - Robarts Profile: Jonatan Snir - Making a mark on Alzheimer's disease
Jonatan Snir, PhD Candidate in Medical Biophysics, is truly purple and proud. He is nearing the completion of his third degree from Western University, and second from the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry with research experience at Robarts... - Resident spotlight: Harry Marshall - Excited by the progressive field of radiology
After completing his BMSc and MD/PhD degrees at Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, it made sense for resident Harry Marshall to continue his training here within the growing field of radiology... - Video: Dean's Video Newsletter - Research funding
Dr. Michael J. Strong discusses the changing funding landscape for medical research and ways that the School is providing support and funds to its researchers... - Tips and tricks: Pumpkin disposal
Fall festivities are coming to an end. And with that, pumpkins are being disposed of. If you are looking to dispose of heavy and/or bulky items consult with departmental staff or Kevin Inchley, Facilities... - Events
Mark your calendars for our upcoming events. Including the Operations Town Hall on November 18, the Leaders in Innovation Dinner, Symposium and Public Forum on November 20 and the Dean’s Holiday Party...
