May, 2009
Schulich medical students discover rural/regional medicine
Friday, May 29, 2009
Starting Monday, 147 first-year medical students from the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry at The University of Western Ontario will fan out across southwestern Ontario to experience first-hand all that rural/regional medicine has to offer … (Read More)
Hot-wiring teeth can reveal cavities
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Stephen Ferrier first visited The University of Western Ontario 15 years ago. So when he had the opportunity to return to the school, he jumped at the chance. … (Read More)
Military surgeon shares lessons from the field
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Lessons learned at the Canadian-run military hospital in Kandahar, Afghanistan could help surgeons prepare for civilian disasters, according to a University of Western Ontario professor who has served two tours at the hospital. … (Read More)
Call for applications - Associate Director, Centre for Education Research & Innovation
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
The Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry Centre for Education Research and Innovation has a leadership position open for an Associate Director to begin a three-year, renewable term appointment on September 01, 2009. … (Read More)
Danone gift supports probiotic research
Monday, May 25, 2009
Probiotics research pioneer Gregor Reid will hold the first research chair in Human Microbiology and Probiotics at Lawson Health Research Institute thanks to a $7-million donation from international yogurt maker Danone Group. … (Read More)
How superbugs control their lethal weapons - Nature Medicine publication
Monday, May 25, 2009
A team of researchers led by Joaquin (Quim) Madrenas of Robarts Research Institute has discovered some processes that reduce the lethal effects of toxins from superbugs, allowing humans and microbes to co-evolve. … (Read More)
Increased medical spaces address doctor shortages
Friday, May 22, 2009
Twelve more medical school hopefuls will soon receive acceptance letters from the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry at The University of Western Ontario, reinforcing a commitment made earlier this year by the provincial government. … (Read More)
Schulich to add 24 medical spaces over two years
Thursday, May 21, 2009
The Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry will boost the number of first year medical students by 24 over the next two years beginning in September: - 10 new spaces will be in London (six in 2009/10 and four in … (Read More)
Announcement of new medical school spaces
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Please join us in the lobby of the Medical Sciences Building at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 21, when Khalil Ramal, MPP and Health Minister David Caplan will announce new medical school spaces for the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry … (Read More)
In Memoriam - Tim Liddiard
Friday, May 15, 2009
University of Western Ontario staff member Tim Liddiard (Registrar's Office - Fees) died May 4 at the age of 61 following a second battle with cancer. He is survived by Francis Chan, his partner in life and journey of 31 years, and Jet of Manitou … (Read More)
More Schulich graduates choosing family medicine
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Nearly half of the 2009 graduating class of medical doctors at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry at The University of Western Ontario will be pursuing a career in family medicine. … (Read More)
Call for Nominations - Assistant Dean Rural Regional
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
The Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry is accepting nominations and applications for the position of Assistant Dean, Rural and Regional Medicine, effective July 1, 2009. … (Read More)
Physicians in fiction
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
The Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry and the Department of English in the Faculty of Arts and Humanities are pairing up for a community book club examining literature for the medically minded. … (Read More)
Sarah's Daughters explores health ethics - May 14,15
Monday, May 11, 2009
A play written by Schulich faculty member, Dr. Jeff Nisker, will be presented on May 14 and 15 at the McManus Theatre. The play, entitled Sarah's Daughters, explores the ethics of genetic testing. … (Read More)
Alumnus named to Top 40 under 40
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Dr. Michael Taylor, MD'94, paediatric neurosurgeon at Sick Kids Hospital in Toronto, is one of five Western graduates named to the prestigious "Top 40 under 40" list late last week. … (Read More)
Associate Dean, Basic Medical Sciences - Call for Nominations
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
The Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry is accepting nominations/applications for the new position of Associate Dean, Basic Medical Sciences Academic Affairs, effective July 1, 2009. Nomination deadline May 8, 2009. … (Read More)
Western stays course of pandemic plan
Monday, May 4, 2009
With no confirmed cases of A/H1N1 virus in the London-Middlesex area, The University of Western Ontario continues to be proactive about awareness and prevention. … (Read More)
Six students bring home $50,000 Vanier scholarships
Friday, May 1, 2009
Congratulations go out to Marianne DeGorter, one of six students from The University of Western Ontario who have been selected to receive one of the newest and most prestigious scholarships in Canada - the Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship. … (Read More)
