Divisional News
Congratulations to our 2024 Graduates!
July 30, 2024Resident Research Day 2024
July 03, 2024Congratulations to Dr. Jeff Yu
May 31, 2023
Congratulations to Dr. Jeff Yu on receiving the Schulich Award of Excellence for Education, for his innovative work in the area of Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) Education.GIM Resident Research Day 2023
May 09, 2023
The GIM Resident Research Day 2023 was held on May 9, 2023. The GIM residents presented their research projects to receive feedback from GIM faculty members. The PGY5 residents also presented their QI Research Projects.Congratulations to Dr. Mark Goldszmidt and Dr. Erin Spicer
April 25, 2023
On receiving the AMOSO grant for their 2-year projectCongratulations to Dr. Leanne Delaney (PGY4)
March 25, 2023
For being accepted to University of Toronto for Masters of Quality ImprovementCongratulations to Dr. Erin Spicer and Dr. Marko Mrkobrada
January 31, 2023
On their published article in the Canadian Journal of General Internal MedicineGIM Resident Research at ISOM 2022
January 23, 2023
Obstetric Medicine research presented at the ISOM Congress 2022Congratulations to Dr. Robert Sparrow (PGY4)
January 15, 2023
On his Ivey Business School ScholarshipSupporting wellness in meaningful ways
February 25, 2021
As Assistant Dean, Postgraduate Learner Experience, Dr. Michelle Marlborough supports the psychological and physical wellbeing of residents and fellows at the School. In the role, she hopes to address some of the larger systemic issues that keep learners and physicians unwell.Rebuilding resiliency - Peers-for-Peers program offers support for physicians
January 27, 2021
As the pandemic wears on, resilience is slowly being chipped away and peer support systems are needed now more than ever. A unique program at Schulich Medicine & Dentistry that is focused on peer-to-peer support, emphasizes the wellbeing of clinical faculty.Resident Spotlight: Dr. Lorenzo Madrazo, Internal Medicine
January 22, 2021
Before going into medicine, Dr. Lorenzo Madrazo trained to be a music teacher. From patient education to working with junior learners, teaching is one of his favourite aspects of residency.A proactive approach to professional affairs
November 23, 2020
Dr. Bill McCauley, the School’s new Assistant Dean, Professional Affairs, believes that cooperation and education are paramount when it comes to effectively managing challenging professional relationships.Taking action on physician wellbeing
October 23, 2020
"It quickly became apparent to me that while it was important to explore and understand the emotional distress faced by physicians and healthcare workers, a solutions-focused approach was an immediate priority," writes Dr. Andrea Lum in this article for Healthy Debate.Learner Equity & Wellness Office changes name to serve learners
October 07, 2020
Effective October 2, the Learner Equity & Wellness (LEW) Office at Schulich Medicine & Dentistry will be renamed to Learner Experience. The decision to change the Office name comes after consultation and feedback from faculty, staff, students and School leadership.New School leadership structure announced
October 02, 2020
An important step to achieving excellence and differentiation at Schulich Medicine & Dentistry is the creation of a new leadership structure, which expands focus on research, scholarship, education and wellness.Dr. John Yoo begins his term as Dean
May 01, 2020
Dr. John Yoo, the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry’s 20th Dean, begins his first term effective May 1, 2020 to June 30, 2025.New Schulich dean finds lessons in crisis
May 01, 2020
On May 1, Dr. John Yoo stepped into his new role as Dean of the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry during an unprecedented moment in human history.COVID-19 Travel Reimbursement Policy
March 30, 2020
Due to the changing nature and rapid spread of COVID-19 and the recently communicated Western University travel restrictions where it is required that all travel be cancelled, the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry has adopted a new travel reimbursement policy.Learning from echoes of past plagues, poxes, flus
March 30, 2020
The worldwide COVID-19 outbreak is both familiar and concerning to Shelley McKellar, PhD, Schulich Medicine & Dentistry's Hannah Chair in the History of Medicine. She sees parallels in the current pandemic with the trajectory of history’s other fast-moving diseases, including the Black Death of the 1300s; the cholera outbreak of the 18th century; the 1918 Spanish flu epidemic; polio’s apex in the 1950s; and modern-day viruses such as HIV, SARS, MERS, H1N1 and Zika.COVID-19 Travel, Education and Visitor Policy
March 18, 2020
Due to the changing nature and spread of COVID-19, and in an effort to minimize the potential risk to patients in our care, the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry has adopted a new travel policy relating to all Schulich Medicine & Dentistry clinical/dental faculty, staff, and learners and for those who work in a clinical care environment. The policy oversees travel for international residents, fellows, and visitors who are scheduled to come to Western University for training and or guest lectures. It outlines the process for faculty, staff and learners who are not engaged in clinical or dental care or who don’t work in a hospital or clinical environment, or a research lab in a hospital or clinical care environment.Education and Research Program Changes – COVID-19
March 18, 2020
The health and safety of faculty, staff and learners is always a top priority. Western has cancelled classes from Friday, March 13 up-to and including Tuesday, March 17, 2020 to provide instructors and academic support staff adequate time to prepare to deliver course content in alternative ways.Western President’s statement on COVID-19 effort
March 12, 2020
Classes are cancelled starting Friday, March 13 up-to and including Tuesday, March 17. Any exams scheduled during this time period will be rescheduled. Starting Wednesday, March 18, classes will be online through to the end of term.Danielle Alcock, PhD, appointed as Indigenous Leader in Residence
February 04, 2020
Danielle Alcock, PhD, has been appointed as the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry’s Indigenous Leader in Residence effective February 11.Coronavirus information students, faculty and staff
January 31, 2020
Information for Western students, faculty and staff regarding Novel Coronavirus.Relationships and collaboration are central to the philosophy of the new Dean
January 06, 2020
“If there is anything I have learned during my life, it’s that relationships matter. As colleagues and leaders our job is to help identify mutual interests, foster collaborations, and forge partnerships,” said Dr. John Yoo. It’s a philosophy that Dr. Yoo will bring with him to his first term as the new dean of Western University’s Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry.New Dean Chosen for Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry
January 06, 2020
On behalf of Western University's Board of Governors, President Alan Shepard, and the Schulich Medicine & Dentistry Decanal Selection Committee, Andy Hrymak is very pleased to announce that Dr. John Yoo has been appointed as the next Dean of the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, beginning May 1, 2020 through June 30, 2025.Congratulations to GIM PGY5 Resident Dr. Karen Geukers
October 18, 2019
Winner of the best What Works Paper Presentation at ICRE 2019Hot off the presses! (Click to view article)
August 16, 2019
Congratulations to Dr. Marko Mrkobrada who is the lead author of the NeuroVision study, just published in The Lancet2019 GIM PGY5 Graduation/Farewell Dinner
July 02, 2019Resident Research & Wellness Retreat 2019
May 02, 2019LHSC President's Awards 2018
December 20, 2018
Congratulations: PODS Team - UH Acute Medicine for winning the President's Award for InnovationDivision of GIM at the Canadian Society of Internal Medicine (CSIM) Annual Meeting
November 08, 2018
Banff, Alberta - October 2018Farewell to our 2018 PGY5s!
July 25, 2018
The Division of GIM says farewell to our graduating PGY5 residentsGIM at the Canadian Society of Internal Medicine (CSIM) Annual Meeting 2017
March 08, 2018
November 1- 4, 2017 in Toronto, OntarioGIM Camping Trip 2017
October 11, 2017Divisional News - July 2017 - CLICK HERE
July 07, 2017Department of Medicine: Resident Research Day 2017
May 12, 2017
General Internal Medicine awardsCongratulations to Dr. Andrew Smaggus
December 16, 2016
Department of Medicine Junior Teaching Award, 2016Drs. Saira Zafar and Erin Spicer at the Institute for Healthcare Improvement conference
December 09, 2016GIM at CSIM Annual Meeting 2016 - Montreal, QC
November 22, 2016
A good turnout by GIM at the Canadian Society of Internal Medicine Annual Meeting in Montreal, QC this year - and congratulations to Dr. Sujana Kumar who presented a research poster!The Division of GIM says Farewell and Welcomes new Residents
August 30, 2016
A dinner was held to say farewell to our PGY5 residents, and welcome the incoming PGY4 residents. See our PGY5 resident updates here.Western GIM at CSIM Annual Meeting in PEI
November 04, 2015
A great turnout by Western GIM faculty and residents at the Canadian Society of Internal Medicine (CSIM) Annual Meeting, October 14-17 in Charlottetown, PEI.Dr. Mark Goldszmidt accepts his PhD
September 11, 2015
Dr. Mark Goldszmidt has received his PhD from the University of Maastricht. This degree is the culmination of several years of hard work and the Division offers its congratulations.Dr. Noureen Huda has completed her Master of Health Professions Education
June 08, 2015
Dr. Noureen Huda has completed her Master of Health Professions Education and was in the Netherlands to receive her degree from the University of Maastricht.Dr. Dongmei Sun has been named 2015 CTU Teacher of the Year
June 08, 2015
Dr. Dongmei Sun has been named the 2015 CTU teacher of the year by the residents. This is the second time in 3 years that she has been selected for this honour. Well done!
