Osler Society at Western
Osler Society meets monthly-- Join Us!
Next meeting on Thursday December 5
The Osler Society at Western facilitates exchange among medical students and faculty through their engagement with various themes in the history of medicine. Facilitated by the Hannah Chair in the History of Medicine, this club is run by and for medical students and meets throughout the year.
Osler Society Co-Presidents for 2024-25
- Wyatt Pickrell, Meds 2027 (London)
- Maryam Othman, Meds 2027 (London)
- Shirley Fan, Meds 2027 (London)
- Vanessa Chen, Meds 2027 (Windsor)
Osler Society Meeting Schedule for 2024-25* Light refreshments provided at meetings, held in HSA 041 unless otherwise stated
FALL TERM 2024 |
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Thurs Oct 3 |
WELCOME / Meet-and-Greet Come meet Osler Society Co-Presidents (London & Windsor) and learn about Osler Society and its planned club activities for this academic year! |
| Thurs Oct 17 12:30 - 1:20 p.m. |
Guest Speaker: Dr Thomas Freeman, MD, MCISc, CCFP, FCFP, Professor Emeritus, Department of Family Medicine Presentation: “Dr Ian McWhinney and the Holistic Approach in Family Medicine” (talk and discussion)
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| Thurs Nov 14 12:30-1:20 p.m. |
Guest Speaker: Dr. Walt Schalick, MD, PhD, Pediatrician and Professor, University of Wisconsin, School of Medicine and Public Health
Read “Scholar-physician juggles culture, care, compassion” write-up at https://news.wisc.edu/scholar-physician-juggles-culture-care-compassion/ Presentation: “How the Hydra Can Be Your Friend: Experiences of a Physician-Historian” (talk and discussion)
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| Thurs Nov 14 5:30-7:00 p.m. DSB 1002 |
"Silvester’s Choice: Medical Ethics, Disability, and Innovation in the Middle Ages"
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| Thurs Dec 5 12:30-1:20 p.m. |
Doing an Independent HoM Research Project: Topic, Question, Presentation Come learn about the national HMD Calgary Conference and how to design an abstract and research project to participate! Demonstration presentations from past medical research projects will be offered.
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| Thurs Dec 12 12:30-1:20 p.m. |
Thinking of Submitting an Abstract for a History of Medicine Project? Drop in! Come by to speak with faculty members and other students on how to submit an abstract for your History of Medicine project to be accepted for presentation at the 2024 History of Medicine Days conference in Calgary. |
WINTER TERM 2024 |
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| Thurs Jan TBD 12:30-1:20 p.m. |
TBD |
| Thurs Feb TBD 12:30-1:20 p.m. |
TBD |
| Mar TBD 10 a.m.-3:00 p.m. |
Practice Session (Drop-In) for HMD Calgary presentations
Sign-Up sheet for students who wish to “practice” their HoM presentation for Calgary; All medical students invited to attend as audience members to listen to presentations; Drop-In during the day to hear terrific bits of medical history and support your peers! |
| Mar 13-15 |
History of Medicine Days in Calgary HMD Calgary website with Call for Abstracts and Conference Program at https://www.ucalgary.ca/programs/history-medicine/hmd |
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( SSMD break Mar 10-18) |
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| Mar TBD 12:30-1:20 p.m. |
History of Medicine Rounds |
| Apr TBD | Field Trip!!! Destination TBD |
History of Medicine Rounds at Schulich Medicine
Likely early March, which features the history of medicine independent research projects. Learn More.
History of Medicine Days at University of Calgary
Likely mid-March, with an abstract deadline in January. Learn More.
Past Events
Learn more about Osler Society events from previous years.
