Queen’s Faculty of Health Sciences has recognized three exceptional faculty members with the presentation of its most prestigious academic awards: Dr. Margaret Jamieson, School of Rehabilitation Therapy received the 2013 Faculty of Health Sciences Education Award. Dr. Robert McGraw, School of Medicine received the 2013 H.F. Pross Educational Technology Award. Dr. James Wilson, School of Medicine was pr...
After months of intense training, 22 medical students are eager to race in the 25th Toronto International Dragon Boat Race Festival later this month. The annual international race and festival is expected to draw 200 teams and 5000 athletes from around the world. Founded in 2010 by two medical students, the Queen’s School of Medicine’s dragon boat team is currently coached by Peng Yu and Amanda Murdoch. Te...
The Medical Council of Canada is pleased to confirm that the fall 2013 MCCQE Part II application session is now open. The two-day examination will be held on Saturday and Sunday, 26 and 27 October, 2013. IMPORTANT: In order to be eligible for the fall 2013 MCCQE Part II, candidates must satisfactorily complete a minimum of 12 months (52 weeks) of postgraduate clinical medical training no later than June 30, ...
A national collaborative leadership education partnership between the University of Toronto, University of British Columbia, Northern Ontario School of Medicine, Université Laval and, has received $2.7 million over three years from the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long Term Care (MOHLTC). In addition to the substantial support from the five University partners and in kind contributions of UBC and U...
Three Faculty of Health Sciences researchers were among six from Queen's University receiving 1.3 million from the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI). The projects ranged from improving treatment for Parkinson’s disease, to developing new ways to detect blood cancer“The CFI, through the Leaders Opportunity Fund (LOF), has provided us with an excellent mechanism for attracting and retaining top-flight re...
Graeme Smith has been appointed Head, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Queen’s University, Hotel Dieu Hospital and Kingston General Hospital for an initial term from July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2018. These appointments are announced by Alan Harrison, Provost and Vice-Principal (Academic) at Queen’s, and Sherri McCullough and Tom Buchanan, Chairs of the Boards of Directors for Hotel Dieu and Kingston...
The schedule for new resident orientation has been posted and can be viewed online. Orientation will take place on July 2, 2013 from 8:00am-4:30pm at the New Medical Building, 10 Arch Street.
Dr. Marcia Finlayson Vice-Dean (Heath Sciences) and Director of the School of Rehabilitation Therapy is the 2013 recipient of the highest honour a Canadian occupational therapist (OT) can receive – the Muriel Driver Memorial Lectureship Award (http://www.caot.ca/default.asp?pageid=1357 ) – and she plans to use it to shake things up. “It’s a real honour because it is recognition from your peers....
A very special thank you to Ruth Johnson and Anne Prouse for representing the ClinicalSimulation Centre at the Science Rendezvous. It was a huge success! Anne at Science Rendezvous
The Department of Family Medicine will welcome its second year of new residents at its Oshawa site this summer, doubling the number of family doctors in the Queen’s Bowmanville-Oshawa-Lakeridge (QBOL) program. “Establishing comprehensive education and research partnerships outside of Kingston is a cornerstone of our 2012-2016 Strategic Plan,” says Dr. Richard Reznick, Dean, Faculty of Health Sciences...
Presented by: Melissa Touw, APN0800-0900Friday May 31, 201336 Barrie StreetObjectives: 1. To review intrathecal analgesia and role in pain management 2. To identify appropriate patients for receiving intrathecal analgesia 3. To discuss the feasibility of use in a Palliative Care ProgramFlyer attached
Academic achievements of special distinction and great teachers were recognized on Thursday afternoon as Queen’s Medicine Class of 2013 celebrated their Convocation. Dr. Susan Moffatt, an Associate Professor in Department of Medicine (Respirology) & Critical Care Program, received the R.W. Connell Award. This award is given to a faculty member who, in the opinion of the graduating class, has made the greates...
All new and returning residents are invited to celebrate Canada day in downtown Kingston courtesy of PAIRO and the PGME Office. Bus tours of Kingston will be offered, and a Pub Night will take place at the Merchant Tap House on July 1st starting at 6:15pm. Please see the attached flyer for further details.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) full and recertification courses are being offered at the CSC on June 1st and/or 2nd. Please check out our website for more details.
New research is emphasizing the importance of regular screenings for glaucoma, a disease that deteriorates the optic nerve over time and is a leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide. The onset of glaucoma is associated with a delay in diagnosing the disease. A research team based at Hotel Dieu Hospital and led by Sanjay Sharma, a professor of Ophthalmology and Epidemiology at Queen’s University, ...
Residents who are finishing their programs this spring and applying for a CPSO Independent License are reminded that they will need to have their applications signed by a Commissioner for Taking Affidavits. A Commissioner is available in the PGME Office; please contact Nicholas Snider to make an appointment by email or by calling 613-533-2543.
Presented by: Dr. Stephen Singh0800-0900Friday May 17, 201336 Barrie StreetObjectives:1. List the ways patients can take cannabinoids2. Understand some indications for use such as nausea and pain3. Understand how marijuana can be prescribed in CanadaClick on the words to get: Flyer, Sign-in Sheet and Evaluation FormPresentation slides attached here.
Presented by: Dr. Stephen Singh0800-0900Friday May 17, 201336 Barrie StreetObjectives:1. List the ways patients can take cannabinoids2. Understand some indications for use such as nausea and pain3. Understand how marijuana can be prescribed in CanadaClick on the words to get: Flyer, Sign-in Sheet and Evaluation Form Presentation slides attached here.
Students and faculty from the Queen’s University School of Medicine showed their colours during the inaugural Shave-for-the-Cure fundraiser in support of St. Baldrick’s Foundation, a charity dedicated to fighting childhood cancers. Hosted by students from the classes of 2015 and 2016, the event smashed the preliminary goal of raising $6,500, with the final tally reaching $10,189. The event saw heads shaved...
Queen’s University researcher Stephen Hall is examining whether follow-up visits for cancer survivors are working or if there is a better way to monitor patients’ health after cancer treatment.In recognition of this innovative idea, the Canadian Cancer Society honoured Dr. Hall with a Quality of Life grant to study the most effective way to follow-up after treatments.“Routine follow-up visits are a ti...
Presented by: Dr. Greg Patey0800-0900Friday May 3, 201336 Barrie StreetObjectives:1. Who cares?2. Why does it matter?3. How do we do it?4. How good are we at it?Flyer attached here.
Queen’s medical student and global health advocate Paxton Bach (Meds’13) is the first recipient of the Sandra Banner Student Award for Leadership from the Canadian Residence Matching Service (CaRMS). “It is an honour to be recognized with this award,” says Mr. Bach. “I have had the privilege of collaborating with an incredible collection of enthusiastic and capable individuals throughout ...
Sarah LeBlanc (Meds’13) traces her interest in family medicine back to a personal experience. When she was applying to medical school in 2009, her grandfather was ill. “I was able to see the wonderful work the family doctors were doing and the incredible impact they were having on his health and his well-being, as well as the well-being of our family during that time,” says Ms. LeBlanc. Since then, ...
The Professional Association of Internes and Residents of Ontario (PAIRO) has announced that Dr. John Rossiter, Department of Pathology and Molecular Medicine, has won the 2013 PAIRO Excellence in Clinical Teaching Award for Queen’s University. Dr. Rossiter has been teaching and training undergraduate medical students, residents and students in the life sciences since 1994. He is an Associate Professor in the D...
Stephen Archer (Meds’81), one of the world’s top cardiologists and head of the Department of Medicine at Queen’s University, was recently awarded the prestigious Heart of Gold award for his volunteer work for the American Heart Association (AHA). In his role as president of the Chicagoland American Heart Association Board, Dr. Archer led the creation of Mission Lifeline, part of a national strategy to...
Presented by: Dr. Natalie Kondor0800-0900Friday April 19, 201336 Barrie StreetObjectives: 1) To review various reasons for and responses to patient requests 2) To explore how such requests affect the physician-patient relationshipFlyer attached here.
Presented by: Dr. Natalie Kondor0800-0900Friday April 19, 201336 Barrie StreetObjectives: 1) To review various reasons for and responses to patient requests 2) To explore how such requests affect the physician-patient relationshipFlyer attached here.Click here for Sign-in sheet.Evaluation form attached here.You may go to http://webcast.otn.ca/ to view the rounds via webcasting.
Ruth Johnson, Anne Prouse and Alicia Clark are taking the CSC on the road to participate in this year's Science Rendezvous on Saturday, May 11th. Bring the family and join them at the K-ROCK Centre. Older "kids" can try out the laparoscopic surgery trainers or airway trainers and wee ones will have fun learning how to make a homemade stethoscope. Science Rendezvous Poster
The Canadian Physician Health Institute is a national program focused on promoting physician mental health and wellness. Created by the Canadian Medical Association and the Canadian Medical Foundation, the Institute works with and through partners, to share information and build knowledge around the issues related to physician mental health. To learn more, please visit our temporary website at www.cphi-icsm.ca ― we a...
Presented by: Dr. Ray Viola0800-0900Friday Apirl 5, 201336 Barrie StreetObjectives: 1) List reasons for providing and not providing parenteral fluids to dying patients2) Describe the evidence that exists regarding the effects of parenteral fluids on dying patients.
Dr. Rosemary Brander, the new Director, Office of Interprofessional Education and Practice (OIPEP) for the Faculty of Health Sciences will be delivering a special presentation as part of OIPEP’s Interprofessional Education Forum Series A Look at the Past, Present and Future of OIPEP with Dr. Rosemary Brander Wednesday April 17 – 12:00 to 1:00pm, Room 008, Louise D. Acton, 31 George Street This even...
Alan Harrison, Provost and Vice-‐‑Principal (Academic), is pleased to announce that Karen Smith has been appointed Associate Dean, Continuing Professional Development for the Faculty of Health Sciences at Queen’s University for an initial term from January 1, 2013 to June 30, 2016. Dr. Smith had been serving as the Interim Associate Dean, Continuing Professional Development sinceSeptember 2011. Followin...
The Office of Global Health and the Global Development Studies departments at Queen’s, in partnership with the Canadian Coalition for Global Health Research, are hosting a summer institute, “Knowledge Translation for Global Health” June 3rd to 7th, 2013 at Queen’s University. The course is open to undergraduate and graduate students and professionals. Please visit this link for more information:...
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Dr. James Low (Obstetrics and Gynecology) has been announced as the winner of the Ronald G. Calhoun Science Ambassador Award a national research and outreach honour awarded by the Partners in Research (PIR). Queen’s University professors have won three of the five PIR awards this year. Along with Dr. Low, John Smol (Biology) and Peter Taylor (Mathematics and Statistics) were also recognized as being among the ...
Presented by: Sherrie McKegney, MSW, RSW0800-0900Friday March 15, 2013Host site: 36 Barrie StreetObjectives: 1. To better understand Huntington Disease and the development of genetic testing2. To review the psychological and social impact the decision for predictive testing has on the at-risk individual and the family *Donna Marie Letourneau will share her personal struggle with living at risk ...
Presented by: Sherrie McKegney, MSW, RSW0800-0900Friday March 15, 2013Host site: 36 Barrie StreetObjectives: 1. To better understand Huntington Disease and the development of genetic testing2. To review the psychological and social impact the decision for predictive testing has on the at-risk individual and the family *Donna Marie Letourneau will share her personal struggle with living at risk ...
Congratulations to those medical students who have been matched to one of our residency programs for 2013-2014. We are looking forward to having you join the postgraduate community at Queen's. Information about registration and orientation will be sent to you in April. If you have any questions in the meantime, please don't hesitate to contact us at pgme@queensu.ca.
Dr. Chris Simpson has been elected by his peers as Ontario's nominee for the position of Canadian Medical Association (CMA) President-Elect for 2013-2014. Pending ratification by the CMA General Council this summer, he will assume the office of CMA President at the 2014 CMA annual meeting, to be held August 17 to 20, 2014 in Ottawa. "I am so delighted to be entrusted with this national leadership role,” says Dr....
The School of Medicine at Queen’s University is currently seeking clinician scientists in a broad range of health research disciplines. Qualified applicants will hold an MD degree (or equivalent), have completed postgraduate qualifications prior to appointment, be eligible for licensure in Ontario, and have outstanding emerging or established research programs. Successful candidates will be provided a minimum of ...
Presented by: Dr. Chris Frank0800-0900Friday March 1, 201336 Barrie StreetObjectives:1. Consider the role of medications in contributing to symptoms in PC patients2. Develop an approach to medication review and "deprescribing" in palliative careFlyer attached here.
Christopher Simpson is passionate about his work and hopes earning the presidency of the Canadian Medical Association (CMA) will give him an opportunity to help lead the transformation of health care in Canada. He has built his campaign around a call for physicians to embrace what he calls civic professionalism – to provide exemplary leadership at an uncertain time for health care. “The CMA is already mo...
Presented by: Dr. Ray Viola0800-0900Friday February 15, 201336 Barrie StreetObjectives: 1) Review the international literature regarding essential drugs in palliative care2) Compare these with the SE Ontario Symptom Response Kit3) Discuss expanding palliative care medical orders-directives across SE Ontario4) Discuss the use of the Facilitated Access to Palliative Care Drug Products programFlyer, Sign-in Sh...
Presented by: Dr. Ray Viola0800-0900Friday February 15, 201336 Barrie StreetObjectives: 1) Review the international literature regarding essential drugs in palliative care2) Compare these with the SE Ontario Symptom Response Kit3) Discuss expanding palliative care medical orders-directives across SE Ontario4) Discuss the use of the Facilitated Access to Palliative Care Drug Products programFlyer, Sign-in Sh...
Russell Hollins has been appointed as Head of Otolaryngology at Queen's University, Hotel Dieu Hospital and Kingston General Hospital for an initial term from January 1, 2013 to June 30, 2018. These appointments are announced by Alan Harrison, Provost and Vice-Principal (Academic) at Queen’s, and Sherri McCullough and Tom Buchanan, Chairs of the Boards of Directors for Hotel Dieu and Kingston General Hospitals. &...
2013 Simulation Olympics The 2013 competition will be held on May 1st, 2nd, and 3rd (Wed/Thurs/Fri) at the Queen’s Clinical Simulation Centre. Faculty-supervised practice sessions will be held all day on April 25th and April 29th for all teams. All teams must have the following: 4 members total with a maximum of 2 senior residents, an RN and/or RT member, and a supervising faculty coach. Faculty coaches a...
Presented by: Lyndsay Glazier, RD; Cathy Renda-Moore, RD; Sarah Patterson, Dietetic Intern0800-0900Friday February 1, 201336 Barrie StreetFlyer attached here.
Richard Reznick, Queen’s dean of Health Sciences, has been honoured with the 2013 James H. Graham Award of Merit. The national award recognizes outstanding achievements by physicians and surgeons that reflect the objectives of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.Dr. Reznick is the first Queen’s faculty member to receive the award.“Medical education has gone from being a scholarly in...
Robert Reid’s work to enhance educational opportunities through philanthropic support has earned him this year’s T. Geoffrey Flynn Advancement Champion Award. “I work with Advancement because it’s a passion of mine. I have enjoyed a lot of great years working at Queen’s, and I have a strong alumni attachment,” says Dr. Reid (Meds’74), a professor in the Department of Obstetric...
Pioneering research into understanding brain function and measuring the effects of brain injury has garnered two major awards for a Queen’s University neuroscientist. Stephen Scott has been named the university’s first GlaxoSmithKline-Canadian Institutes of Health Research (GSK-CIHR) Chair in Neurosciences, and he has been awarded the Barbara Turnbull Award. The chair enables him to continue his world-lea...
Presented by: Dr. Dallas Seitz0800-0900Friday January 18, 201336 Barrie StreetObjectives: 1.) To review the epidemiology and phenomenology of depression in older adults with dementia;2.) To understand the evidence for pharmacological and nonpharmacological treatments for depression in dementia;3.) Discuss local resources for managing depressed older adults with dementia.Flyer attached here.
Congratulations to Dr. Ted Ashbury (Anesthesia) and Dr. Heather Murray (Emergency), both of whom are very involved in Medical Education! They have been awarded the Canadian Association for Medical Education (CAME) Certificate of Merit, which promotes, recognizes and rewards faculty committed to medical education in Canadian medical schools. In Undergraduate Medical Education, Ted has developed and is the Course ...
Queen’s University researchers now have an opportunity to learn about commercializing their research from a colleague. PARTEQ Innovations, the technology transfer office of Queen’s, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Susan Cole as PARTEQ’s first Researcher in Residence. As the co-inventor of PARTEQ’s most-licensed technology, Dr. Cole will mentor and assist researchers who may ...
Stephen Archer enjoyed his time as a medical student at Queen’s in the late 1970s and early ’80s, but that’s not why he accepted the job as head of the Department of Medicine. “It was mostly the superb medical school, the existing strengths of the department and the quality of our fully accredited training program that brought me back to Queen’s – it wasn’t just fond memories,...
Presented by: Dr. Stephen Singh0800-0900Friday January 4, 201336 Barrie StreetObjectives:1. Understand that death and dying are not beyond a young child's comprehension2. Learn ways to feel more confident and competent when talking with children about dying or death3. Learn ways to assist families in supporting their childrenFlyer attached here.Presentation slides attached here.
Hosted by: Janeta Kobes, CASC certified Specialist, Spiritual Care, KGH0800-0900Friday December 21, 201236 Barrie Street (host site)Objectives:1. To consider our dominant NA culture of death phobia2. To consider grief as a valuable and necessary learned skill3. To consider "quality of life" and "quality of death"Please registered your site following the link: https://schedule.otn.ca/tsm/portal/nonclinical/details.do?re...
Queen’s University researcher Lawrence Hookey (School of Medicine) has successfully performed the first endoscopic procedure in North America using a biodegradable esophageal stent. The procedure was performed at Kingston General Hospital. The stents – essentially tubes inserted in the throat - are used to improve the quality of life for patients who have difficulty swallowing. Read full story...
Presented by: Vicki Campbell, Registered Fitter Board of Orthotics Certified0800-0900Friday December 7, 201236 Barrie StreetObjectives:1) You will learn about current supportive therapies for managing lymphedema due to cancer2) Strategies for managing limb discomfortFlyer attached here.
SIM-one is proud to announce David Clinkard, a student from Queen's University School of Medicine, as the winner of its inaugural Simulation Student Contest.The SIM-one Simulation Student Contest was created to highlight the work of Ontario healthcare students who have used simulation to further develop their professional roles. The theme of the contest was: “How healthcare simulation transformed my learning&rdqu...
Dr. Karen Yeates, from the School of Medicine is using cell phone technology to create a cost-effective method of screening for cervical cancer in low-resource settings. “We believe this method has the potential to save the lives of thousands of women residing in the poorest areas of the world,” says Dr. Yeates, co-director of the Queen’s School of Medicine Office of Global Health. “Using cell ...
CNN)-- Only innovation can reduce illness and poverty in Africa, according to a program that is funding creative approaches to healthcare in developing countries. More than 50,000 women die each year of cervical cancer in Africa, according to World Health Organization estimates, as more than 80% of the cases are detected in late stages. read full story...
Presenter: Melissa Touw, APN0800-0900Friday Nov 23, 201236 Barrie StreetObjectives:1. To define compassion fatigue2. To discuss signs and symptoms and impact on daily life3. To identify self-care strategies for compassion fatigue
The National Physician Survey (NPS) launched on November 12 and all residents and medical students in Canada are invited to participate. An invitation will be distributed by e-mail and the survey will take only 10-15 minutes to complete. All responses will remain completely confidential. The input you provide will help shape the future of your chosen profession. Complete the survey and you could win a $1,000 pri...
Four members of Queen’s School of Medicine are among the most recent recipients of Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal. The Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal is a way for Canada to honour Her Majesty for her service to this country. At the same time, honours significant contributions and achievements by Canadians. “The fact that so many of our researchers are being recognized with Queen Elizabe...
Presented by: Dr. Ingrid Harle0800-0900Friday November 9, 201236 Barrie StreetObjectives:1. Understand the risk factors for the development of oral complications2. Discuss basic and intensified oral care plans3. Identify common oral problems4. Discuss preventive and treatment measures for common oral problemsPresentation slides attached here.
This is a reminder of the Call for Nominations for the AFMC Awards, due Friday, November 9th: AFMC - President's Award for Exemplary National Leadership in Academic Medicine AFMC Award for Outstanding Contribution to Faculty Development in Canada AFMC - John Ruedy Award for Innovation in Medical Education AFMC Young Educators Award AFMC - May Cohen Equity, Diversity, and Gender Award AFMC - Infoway, e-Health Aw...
Registration Is Now Open for the 2013 edition of the Canadian Leadership Institute for Medical Education(CLIME). This Institute, which was designed by Canadian experts in medical education will include sessions on: Personal and Interpersonal Effectiveness Leadership Styles and Skills Change and Time Management Conflict Resolution and Negotiation Effective Teamwork & Collaborative Practice Scholarship in Me...
Five physicians are to receive funding through SEAMO’s Medical Education Development Program (MEDP) to pursue studies in educational scholarship. Dr. Richard Reznick, CEO of SEAMO and Dean, Queen’s Faculty of Health Sciences is pleased to announce the successful candidates for the first round of MEDP funding: · Dr. Eric Bruder, Department of Emergency Medicin...
Presented by: Liz Shibley & Janeta Kobes0800-0900Friday October 12th, 201236 Barrie StreetObjectives;1. Explore the meaning of "compassion"2. Explore human characteristics that embody compassion3. Explore compassion and self-care4. Explore the value of compassionate care in meeting the needs of patients and families.
Alan Harrison, Provost and Vice-Principal (Academic) at Queen’s University, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Michael Adams as the inaugural Head of the Department of Biomedical and Molecular Sciences for an initial term from October 1, 2012 to June 30, 2017. Dr. Adams has been in the role of Interim Head of the Department since November 1, 2010. After completing his undergraduate and graduate educat...
Residents are invited to attend the John Austin Society's Medical History Lecture Series. The first lecture is entitled "Key Opinion Leaders: Choreographing The Pharmaceutical Two-Step". The pharmaceutical industry uses some physicians, called key opinion leaders or KOLs, as intermediaries to influence prescribing physicians. The KOL concept is owed in part to the work of sociologist Paul Lazarsfeld a...
The Department of Medicine at Queen’s University is currently recruiting clinician scientists in a broad range of health disciplines. Qualified applicants will hold an MD degree (or equivalent); have completed postgraduate qualifications in a discipline relevant to the Department of Medicine; be eligible for licensure in Ontario; have a MSc or PhD in clinical epidemiology (or similar discipline); and must be elig...
Queen’s University professor Anne Croy (Biomedical and Molecular Sciences) has been formally inducted into the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences (CAHS). Dr. Croy is a world-leader in reproductive sciences. She has had a major impact on the understanding of maternal and infant health through her studies of changes in the immune and cardiovascular systems during pregnancy. In particular, her ground-breaking desc...
Provost and Vice-Principal (Academic) Alan Harrison is pleased to announce that William Pickett has been appointed as Head of the Department of Community Health and Epidemiology at Queen's University for an initial term from January 1, 2013 to June 30, 2018. Dr. Pickett completed his post-secondary education at three Ontario universities receiving a BSc in biology from the University of Guelph in 1984, an MSc in epid...
Alan Harrison, Provost and Vice-Principal (Academic) at Queen’s, and Sherri McCullough, Tom Buchanan and Glen Wood, Chairs of the Boards of Directors for Hotel Dieu Hospital, Kingston General Hospital, and Providence Care are pleased to announce that Roumen Milev has been reappointed as Head of Psychiatry at Queen’s University, Hotel Dieu Hospital, Kingston General Hospital and Providence Care for a second ...
Alan Harrison, Provost and Vice-Principal (Academic) at Queen’s, and Sherri McCullough, Tom Buchanan and Glen Wood, Chairs of the Boards of Directors for Hotel Dieu Hospital, Kingston General Hospital, and Providence Care are pleased to announce that Stephen Archer has been appointed as Head of Medicine at Queen's University, Hotel Dieu Hospital, Kingston General Hospital, and Providence Care for an initial term ...
Mala Joneja has earned an inaugural Associated Medical Services (AMS) Phoenix fellowship for her program aimed at exposing resident physicians to the concept of compassionate, patient-centred care. “I applied for the fellowship because the opportunity was very much in line with what I value in medical education, namely the balance between technical expertise and human compassion,” says Dr. Joneja, Associat...
Alan Harrison, Provost and Vice-Principal (Academic) at Queen’s, and Sherri McCullough, Tom Buchanan and Glen Wood, Chairs of the Boards of Directors for Hotel Dieu Hospital, Kingston General Hospital, and Providence Care are pleased to announce that Gordon Jones has been reappointed as Head of the Department of Emergency Medicine at Queen’s University, Kingston General Hospital, Hotel Dieu Hospital and Pro...
Queen’s Provost and Vice-Principal (Academic), Dr. Alan Harrison is very pleased to announce the reappointment of Dr. Ralph Meyer as holder of the Edith and Carla Eisenhauer Chair in Clinical Cancer Research and as Director of the NCIC Clinical Trials Group (NCIC CTG) for a second term from July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2017. After attending the University of Guelph, Dr. Meyer undertook his undergraduate medical trai...
Alan Harrison, Provost and Vice-Principal (Academic) at Queen’s, and Sherri McCullough, Tom Buchanan and Glen Wood, Chairs of the Boards of Directors for Hotel Dieu Hospital, Kingston General Hospital, and Providence Care are pleased to announce that Glenn Brown has been reappointed as Head of Family Medicine at Queen’s University, Hotel Dieu Hospital, Kingston General Hospital and Providence Care for a sec...
Dr. Jacalyn Duffin (School of Medicine) has been elected by society members for her outstanding contributions to medicine.Dr. Duffin is the Hannah Chair for the History of Medicine and a practicing physician and historian. Duffin is one of the first scholars to fully-integrate history into medical curricula. For her book Medical Miracles, Dr. Duffin went through the Vatican archives to study more than 1,400 miracles fr...
CLIME 2013 / ICLÉM 2013 – February 4-7, 2013 – Ottawa ON We are pleased to inform you that CAME, in collaboration with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, the Medical Council of Canada, the Association of Faculties of Medicine of Canada, and the College of Family Physicians of Canada, will be sponsoring the 2013 edition of the Canadian Leadership Institute for Medical Educati...
The Office of Continuing Professional Development is pleased to offer our lineup of fall programs including Infectious Diseases on Wednesday, October 3rd, "Doc I Can't Sleep" on Saturday, October 20th, the 35th Annual Memorial Program from Thursday, October 25th to Friday, October 26th, and Educating Family Physicians in Palliative Care from Thursday, November 15th to Sunday, November...
The Canadian Association of Internes and Residents (CAIR) is pleased to reveal the new layout for its quarterly newsletter,CAIR Update, which can be downloaded here. Please note that there is a resident wellbeing leadership opportunity offered for the upcoming International Conference in Physician Health. CAIR, in partnership with the conference organizers and the Canadian Medical Foundation, is seeking residents...
Alan Harrison, Provost and Vice-Principal (Academic) at Queen’s, and Sherri McCullough and Tom Buchanan, Chairs of the Boards of Directors for Hotel Dieu and Kingston General Hospitals are pleased to announce that Dr. Kimberly Dow has been appointed Acting Head of the Department of Paediatrics at Queen’s University, Hotel Dieu Hospital and Kingston General Hospital for the period September 1, 2012 to June 3...
Queen’s University Provost, Dr. Alan Harrison, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Michael Kawaja as Associate Dean, Life Sciences and Biochemistry in the Faculty of Health Sciences. This appointment is for an initial five-year period from 1 July 2012 to 30 June 2017. Dr. Kawaja completed his undergraduate studies in biology at Acadia University and his doctoral degree in anatomy at the University of W...
Queen’s researchers are connecting with international undergraduate students in a unique program designed to attract talent from around the world and introduce Canada as a leading research and innovation destination. This year, Queen’s welcomes six international students through the Globalink program, including Kaushal Baid from India, who arrived in May to work for three months with Wendy Wobeser (Medicin...
Hosted by: Dr. Deb Dudgeon0800-0900Friday June 29, 201236 Barrie StreetObjectives:1. To understand issues worldwide related to management fo pain
Alan Harrison, Provost and Vice-Principal (Academic) at Queen’s University is pleased to announce that Dr. Sanfilippo has been reappointed Associate Dean, Undergraduate Medical Education within the School of Medicine in the Faculty of Health Sciences from July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2017. After graduating from Queen’s with a BSc (Hons) degree in Life Sciences in 1976 and an MD in 1981, Dr. Sanfilipp...
Dr. Siemens has been appointed as Head of Urology at Queen's University, Hotel Dieu Hospital and Kingston General Hospital for an initial term from July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2017. These appointments are announced by: Alan Harrison, Provost and Vice-Principal (Academic) at Queen’s, and Sherri McCullough and Chris Cunningham, Chairs of the Boards of Directors for Hotel Dieu and Kingston General Hospitals. Dr. Sieme...
The new Strategic Direction for the Faculty of Health Sciences and School of Medicine Strategic Plan 2012-2016 have been released. These documents outline othe new Faculty vision, a new mission for the School of Medicine, plus the strategic priorities that will be undertaken as we move forward. Residents are encouraged to visit the School of Medicine website featuring a video summary and online copies of th...
Presented by: Dr. Stephen Singh0800-0900Friday June 1, 201236 Barrie StreetAt the end of this session, participants will be able to:(1) Explain the Mayo-Clinic criteria for diagnosis of Takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TC)(2) List at least three precipitating factors for the development of TC(3) Explain to patients why investigation of potential complications of pain crisis could help improve quality of lifeFlyer attached here.
Elizabeth Eisenhauer has been appointed as Head of Oncology at Queen's University, Hotel Dieu Hospital and Kingston General Hospital for an initial term from July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2017. These appointments are announced by: Alan Harrison, Provost and Vice-Principal (Academic) at Queen’s, and Sherri McCullough and Chris Cunningham, Chairs of the Boards of Directors for Hotel Dieu and Kingston General Hospitals. ...
Dean Richard Reznick is very pleased to extend proud congratulations on behalf of Queen's University and our faculty, students and staff in the Faculty of Health Sciences to these faculty members whose outstanding teaching, scholarly and clinical work have been recognized through promotion to new ranks and/or the granting of tenure: Promotion to Associate Professor: Michael J. Beyak – Medicine, Gastroenterology...
Queen’s University professor Daren Heyland and his research team at the Kingston General Hospital Clinical Evaluation Research Unit (CERU) received a grant from the National Institute of Health (NIH) to advance research into meeting the nutrition needs of high risk, critically ill patients. The TOP UP Trial is examining whether “topping up” with intravenous nutrition - providing more energy and ...
Kingston General Hospital celebrates the research achievements that have made it a national and global leader in patient-oriented research on May 29, 2012 at an open public event. The second annual KGH Research Showcase will shine the spotlight on research programs, discoveries and innovations at KGH as well as our local hospital and university partners. Featuring live demonstrations, research exhibits and panel discu...
Presented by: Dr. Peter Lawlor & Dr. Raphael Chan0800-0900May 11, 201236 Barrie Street
Preventing endometriosis Project title: Blocking the growth of blood vessels as a new treatment for endometriosis Lead researcher: Dr. Chandrakant Tayade Endometriosis is a painful condition that often leads to infertility. The only solution is surgery – but it is successful only 50 percent of the time. Queen’s University researcher Dr. Chandrakant Tayade is exploring a promising new preventat...
The examination will be held on Saturday, October 27 and Sunday, October 28, 2012 (some centres will open both days and other centers on either Saturday or Sunday). IMPORTANT: In order to be eligible for the fall 2012 MCCQE Part II, candidates must satisfactorily complete a minimum of 12 months (52 weeks) of postgraduate clinical medical training no later than June 30, 2012. Family Medicine eligib...
