December 2015 Newsletter
From all of us to all of you
The department of family medicine would like to wish you and your family a happy and healthy holiday season. Our office will close for the holidays on Thursday, Dec. 24 and reopen on Monday, Jan. 4, 2016.
Chair's Message
Dr. Stephen Wetmore responds to the recently released report from the Commonwealth Fund survey of primary care physicians in 10 countries asking about their readiness to care for patients with complex health needs.
Postgraduate Program Report
The CaRMS recruitment weekend is rapidly approaching. This is always an exciting time of year where we have the opportunity to show our enthusiasm and demonstrate to applicants why ours is a great residency training program.
Graduate Program Report
As the 2015 year draws to an end, we in the Graduate Program reflect on the past few months and the flurry of activity in MClSc completions they have brought. From June to December we have had six completions and expect another thesis defence in February 2016. This is indeed a record for the MClSc program and we are thrilled.
Connect with us
Engage with faculty, staff, residents and students, join the conversation, share in our achievements, and enjoy video testimonials, interviews, public lectures and program updates.
In the news: Dr. Lisa Fischer and Dean Michael Strong believe a cultural shift is necessary for athletes and children to understand the seriousness of concussion
Dr. Lisa Fischer and Dean Michael Strong agree more needs to be done to protect people from the potentially life-changing impact of concussions. Via Toronto Sun.
In the news: Dr. Bhooma Bhayana volunteers with the Newcomer Health Program in support of Syrian refugees
Dr. Bhooma Bhayana volunteers with the Newcomer Health Program, a collaboration among local doctors, clinics and cultural centres, to address the immediate medical needs of Syrian refugees. Via The London Free Press.
Dr. Daniel Pepe receives Class of Meds ‘49 Award for Excellence in Teaching by residents for 2014-2015 – Junior Resident
Congratulations Dr. Daniel Pepe on being chosen by the Class of Meds ‘49 at Western University to receive the Class of Meds ‘49 Award for Excellence in Teaching by residents for 2014-2015 – Junior Resident.
Schulich Medicine Education Conference for faculty - April 1, 2016
Bringing together faculty from London, Windsor and across southwestern Ontario. This is your opportunity to hear about program updates, ask questions of senior leadership and choose from a variety of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) workshops to update your teaching and professional skills.
Outstanding Family Medicine residents nominated for excellence in teaching award
The department of family medicine would like to congratulate the outstanding family medicine residents who were nominated for the Class of Meds '49 Award for Excellence in Teaching.
Dr. Jo-Anne Hammond publishes paper in this month's Canadian Family Physician
Dr. Jo-Anne Hammond published her paper, Does the presence of learners affect family medicine obstetric outcomes? in Canadian Family Physician. In the study, Dr. Hammond, a family physician with a special interest in obstetrics, presents data on outcomes for births she attended over a 13-year period.
Master of Clinical Science in Family Medicine program celebrates 100th candidate
Dr. Annabeth Loveys is the 100th candidate in the Master of clinical science in family medicine program to come forward for completion. She presented her thesis in a public lecture on Dec. 7.
The Family Medicine Study Guide App coming January 2016
The Family Medicine Study Guide App, the first ever "Study Buddy" for Family Medicine, is coming January 2016. Created by assistant professor Dr. Daniel Leger, the app features 50 Original SAMPS (short answer management problems), 234 Short Answer Questions (w/ answer keys), 50 Rapid Fire Questions, Clinical Pearls, and much more.
Call for Nominations: Schulich Medicine & Dentistry - Windsor Program's Awards of Excellence
Applications are now being accepted for Schulich's Medicine & Dentistry - Windsor Program's Awards of Excellence. Nominate someone by filling out a nomination form before Friday, February 12, 2016.
Trillium Primary Health Care Research Day - June 1, 2016
Trillium Primary Health Care Research Day is encouraging Primary Health Care (PHC) researchers that have had meaningful patient/public involvement in their research to provide oral or poster presentations that include a patient/public member as a co-presenter on June 1, 2016 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.
Department Spotlight: Dr. Kathleen Milne
For Dr. Kathleen Milne, early childhood memories of accompanying her mother on hospital rounds and getting ice-cream from the nursing staff continue to inspire her on her journey to becoming a family physician.
December 2015 Research and Publications
The department of family medicine at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University, is at the forefront of research in primary health care. Among the areas of focus for research are patient-centered care, clinical practice guidelines, health promotion, population health, care of the elderly, health services and information technology.
Events
Save the date for the CaRMS interview weekend on Jan. 23 and 24, 2016. Mark your calendars for London Health Research Day 2016 on March 29 and the Schulich Medicine Education Conference on April 1, 2016.
Top Stories from our November newsletter
Chair's Message, Top 20 Pioneers Family Medicine Research in Canada honoured at FMF, OB Skills Acquisition Day
