March, 2009
$500,000 endowment to support Schulich Windsor Program students
Monday, March 30, 2009
A $250,000 gift to the University of Windsor from the Toldo Foundation, matched by the province, will establish a $500,000 endowment to benefit Essex and Kent County students attending the Schulich Medicine & Dentistry - Windsor Program. … (Read More)
Provincial budget promises extra medical school spaces, infrastructure spending
Friday, March 27, 2009
The University of Western Ontario is grateful post-secondary education remains a high priority for the McGuinty government, even in these times of severe economic uncertainty, says president Paul Davenport. … (Read More)
Provincial budget promises extra medical school spaces, infrastructure spending
Friday, March 27, 2009
The University of Western Ontario is grateful post-secondary education remains a high priority for the McGuinty government, even in these times of severe economic uncertainty, says president Paul Davenport. … (Read More)
March 25 Recruitment Seminar - Dr. Alp Sener
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Dr. Alp Sener, postdoctoral fellow, University of Maryland School of Medicine, will present a seminar March 25 from 1:30-2:30 at Robarts Research Institute. Sener is a candidate for the Schulich Clinician Scientist Award. … (Read More)
I know what you're thinking
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
This week's 'Classes without Quizzes' series event will look at how scientists have shifted from wondering how the brain looks, to wondering how the brain functions. … (Read More)
Stalin: Little Strokes, Big Trouble
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
The Medicine and History lecture series comes to an end on Wednesday, March 25 with its final lecture, "Stalin: Little Strokes, Big Trouble." … (Read More)
Centre for Health Innovation & Leadership announced
Monday, March 23, 2009
Federal Minister of Industry, Tony Clement, announced today the Government of Canada will invest $5 million to help create the Ivey Centre for Health Innovation and Leadership at The University of Western Ontario. … (Read More)
CIHR president eases researchers' concerns
Monday, March 23, 2009
How do we balance our appreciation with our frustration? A common themed question asked of Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) President Alain Beaudet over the need for more funding dollars from the nation's major federal funding … (Read More)
"Less is more" when it comes to treating high blood pressure
Thursday, March 19, 2009
A newly published study found patients actually have more control of their high blood pressure (hypertension) when treated with less medication. … (Read More)
Robarts and WORLDiscoveries go to MaRS
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
John MacDonald, new Director of Robarts Research Institute, will be formally introduced to key politicians and businesspeople in Toronto at a luncheon held at the MaRS Discovery District on March 17. … (Read More)
Dr. Neil Arya named Director, Office of Global Health
Monday, March 16, 2009
Dr. Neil Arya has accepted a contract as the Founding Director of the Office of Global Health in the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, effective April 1, 2009 ? June 30, 2010. … (Read More)
Director appointed for new Centre for Educational Scholarship and Innovation
Monday, March 16, 2009
Dr. Lorelei Lingard has accepted a Professorship in Interprofessional Education and the position of Founding Director of the proposed Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry Centre for Educational Scholarship and Innovation. … (Read More)
Ontario Genomics Institute invests in start-up company
Monday, March 16, 2009
Drs. Peter Rogan and Joan Knoll, both recently recruited to Schulich Medicine & Dentistry, have received funding from the Ontario Genomics Institute for their start-up company, Cytognomix. … (Read More)
Windsor retreat enhances partnership in education
Friday, March 13, 2009
A busload of London-based Schulich faculty travelled to Windsor on March 11 for a strategic retreat with Windsor colleagues. The event was an opportunity to build on the successful partnership and discuss directions for undergraduate medical educatio … (Read More)
Health Care Debate - March 10
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
The Student Medical Reform Group hosts a debate on health care funding with Dr. Kellie Leitch and Dr. Gordon Guyatt March 10 at 5:30 pm in Auditorium A, University Hospital. All welcome. … (Read More)
Student bus pass referendum this week
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Full-time undergraduate students are asked to vote on the future of the LTC Bus Pass. For details visit www.westernbuspass.ca … (Read More)
Tachy tickets on sale now
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Tickets for the annual medical student review Tachycardia are on sale now. The show takes place April 16, 17 and 18 at Althouse auditorium. … (Read More)
New funding for National Diabetes Management Strategy
Monday, March 9, 2009
The National Diabetes Management Strategy, led by Dr. Stewart Harris, the Canadian Diabetes Association Chair in Diabetes Management, has received $500,000 from Novo Nordisk Canada Inc. to aid research on diabetes treatment in primary care. … (Read More)
Granting councils unveil details on budget cuts
Monday, March 9, 2009
The Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT) reports on budget cuts for SHRRC, NSERC and CIHR. … (Read More)
Research pushing boundaries of organ transplants
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Pat Davis of Wallaceburg choked backed tears this week as he thanked the man who gave him his life back. Davis was a patient of Anthony (Tony) Jevnikar, named Wyeth Pharmaceuticals/ Canadian Institutes of Health Research Clinical Research Chair in T … (Read More)
Dr. Terri Paul and Dr. Chris Watling to receive CAME Certificate of Merit
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Dr. Terri Paul, Department of Medicine, and Dr. Christopher Watling, Departments of Clinical Neurological Sciences and Oncology, will receive Certificates of Merit from the Canadian Association of Medical Education (CAME). … (Read More)
Hungry for Change Gala this week
Monday, March 2, 2009
The Hungry for Change gala will be held Friday, March 6 at 6:30 pm in The Great Hall, Somerville House. Our medical students have put a lot of time and energy into planning this event. Please support it with your attendace. Tickets: $100 or $750/tbl … (Read More)
