2015
Lawson Impact Awards Celebrates Research Excellence
June 30, 2015
Lawson Health Research Institute hosted the second annual Lawson Impact Awards on May 21, celebrating hospital-based scientists, staff, trainees and partners who are making an impact in London, and around the world.Dr. Rob Hegele re-appointed to the position of the Jacob J. Wolfe Distinguished Medical Research Chair in Human Gene Function
May 19, 2015
I am pleased to announce that Dr. Rob Hegele, Distinguished University Professor, Departments of Medicine (Division of Endocrinology) and Biochemistry, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry and Scientist at Robarts Research Institute, Western University, has been re-appointed to the position of the Jacob J. Wolfe Distinguished Medical Research Chair in Human Gene Function, at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University.Celebrating the Medicine Class of 2015 with Erica Lee
May 15, 2015
The beat-up ’95 Pontiac Grand Am pulls off the Michigan highway in defeat, lost in an endless patchwork of road closures and poorly signed traffic detours.Celebrating the Medicine Class of 2015 with Phil Tremblay
May 15, 2015
He appeared on stage for only a few fleeting moments – enough time for a brush of the cape and one quick line with that infamous deep, raspy voice. The caped crusader himself.Social responsibility and community are focuses for Western University’s 2015 medical graduates
May 14, 2015
Erica Lee, Phil Tremblay and the Schulich Medicine Class of 2015 are graduating with strong foundations in social responsibility and community commitment.2015 Alumni of Distinction Recipients
April 30, 2015
From the neonatal unit and operating room to the classroom, clinic and the community, the six recipients of the 2015 Alumni of Distinction Awards have all made a tremendous impact on the lives of people in Canada and around the world.Internationally-recognized musculoskeletal researcher featured at annual Bernier lecture
April 29, 2015
Dr. Nancy E. Lane, an internationally-recognized musculoskeletal scientist, is the featured speaker for the eighth annual Suzanne Bernier Memorial Lecture in Skeletal Biology, hosted by Schulich Medicine & Dentistry.‘Time machine’ eyes adrenal imbalance
April 17, 2015
Stan Van Uum, professor in the divisions of Clinical Pharmacology and Endocrinology and Metabolism, has developed a new hair analysis to help patients struggling with adrenal imbalance.Celebrating our People
April 15, 2015
We are pleased to announce the 2015 Awards of Excellence award recipients and the recipient of the Dr. John D. Brown Memorial Resident Award.UME Accreditation comes to a close
April 15, 2015
Our 2015 UME Accreditation visit ended just a few short hours ago. Throughout the nearly four days of meetings and interviews, we have had the opportunity to share information about the strengths of our UME Program and School, while highlighting the many accomplishments of our faculty, staff, residents and students.Save the date for See the Line - August 12
April 13, 2015
See the Line - concussion research and awareness - returns with an exciting lineup of events including a full-day Continuing Medical Education (CME) session and a Community Symposium featuring the latest concussion research from world-class medical experts...2015 Undergraduate Medical Education Program Accreditation
April 13, 2015
After months of planning and preparation, the 2015 UME Accreditation has begun. The UME program is accredited by the Committee on Accreditation of Canadian Medical Schools (CACMS).2015 Dean's Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program Trainees
April 10, 2015
We are pleased to have received so many outstanding trainee applications for the 20 positions for the Dean's Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (DUROP) in its inaugural year.Dr. Lillian Barra - Uncovering the link between joints and heart health
March 25, 2015
Approximately one per cent of the Canadian population has rheumatoid arthritis (RA), an autoimmune disorder that affects the lining of joints, usually in the hands and feet. Those living with the disorder are 50 per cent more likely to die from heart disease.Lakshman Gunaratnam nominated for RBC Immigrant Award
March 24, 2015
Assistant Professor of Medicine and Microbiology & Immunology, Lakshman Gunaratnam has been named a finalist for the RBC Top 25 Canadian Immigrant Award for 2015.UME Quality Committee Scholars of Merit Award
March 23, 2015
Congratulations to the recipients of the UME Quality Committee Scholars of Merit Award for 2014: Jane Graham, Dr. Shannon Arntfield, Dani Cadieux and Daniela Kwiatkowski.History of Medicine Days in Calgary
March 17, 2015
Congratulations to four Schulich Medicine students who were presented with awards at the annual History of Medicine Days Conference in Calgary.Congratulations to the Windsor Program Awards of Excellence recipients
March 13, 2015
The Windsor Program Awards of Excellence celebrate the commitment and dedication of faculty, staff and students. As mentors and role models, the recipients this year are distinguished by their leadership skills, and embodiment of the values of the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry.A global adventure to stop the next pandemic before it strikes
March 12, 2015
Ask questions. Discover answers. Create change. This is the process virologist Nathan Wolfe, the 2015 London Health Research Day Lucille & Norton Wolf Health Research Lecture Series keynote speaker, has followed since the beginning of his career in science...Celebrating the Awards for Excellence in Teaching
March 12, 2015
Six winners representing six different faculties have been awarded Western’s highest honour for the “highest calling." including Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry's Charles Trick...Three Schulich Medicine faculty members to receive the CAME Certificate of Merit Award
March 11, 2015
Three Schulich Medicine & Dentistry faculty members have been selected to receive the 2015 CAME Certificate of Merit Award.Call for Abstracts for Department of Medicine Resident Research Day 2015
March 11, 2015
This is a call for abstracts for the Department of Medicine Resident Research Day 2015.Strong local connection in 2015 CaRMS match
March 06, 2015
The 2015 CaRMS match results had a strong local connection with 42 per cent of Schulich Medicine students pursuing their postgraduate medical education at Western University, and a majority of students continuing their education in the Southwestern and Central regions of Ontario.Dr. Jim Lewis has been appointed as Clinical Research Training Director
February 06, 2015
I am pleased to announce that Dr. Jim Lewis has been appointed as Clinical Research Training Director, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University.Dr. Michael Strong has been re-appointed to a second term as Dean of the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry,
February 06, 2015
It is my pleasure to announce that Dr. Michael Strong has been re-appointed to a second term as Dean of the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, beginning July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2021. Dean Strong’s re-appointment was advanced at the recommendation of the Schulich Decanal Selection Committee, which has now received the formal endorsement and approval of the President and Board of Governors.Congratulations to the Schulich Equipment AID Grant recipients
February 02, 2015
We are pleased to announce that 11 applications have been funded through the Schulich Equipment AID (Advancement, Improvement, Development) Grant competition.It is with deep sadness that we inform you that Dr. Ramsay Gunton passed away this morning
January 23, 2015
It is with deep sadness that we inform you that Dr. Ramsay Gunton passed away this morning. We extend our condolences to his family and the many colleagues who worked closely with him.