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No. 9, June 2019
Congratulations to the Class of 2019!
June is Convocation month! This past week, Dr. Kunimoto and I, along with the other education leaders attended Spring Convocation and celebrated our graduates as they completed their professional training programs in Medicine, Dentistry, Dental Hygiene, Radiation Therapy and Medical Laboratory Science. Over 270 students graduated from our professional programs this Spring. We also recognized our brilliant graduate students who completed their Masters and PhDs from the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry and those completing the Certificate in Biomedical Research as well. We want to extend our great appreciation and thanks to the teachers, professors, technicians, staff, administrators, program directors, assistant and associate deans who contributed to the education of our newest health professionals. Our students now join the alumni community as Graduates of the University of Alberta and of FoMD; we want them to stay in touch and share their stories of success. We anticipate great things from our grads!
This month's newsletter will focus on the convocation spotlight stories that highlight a small fraction of the exceptional students that are part of the Class of 2019. Enjoy!
Dr. Shirley Schipper, Vice-Dean, Education
A life-long desire to work in health care and the unexpected path that led Regan Clarke to a career in Radiation Therapy. More
Nicole Labine is planning to return to the Northwest Territories to improve access to health care in her community. But first, she is embarking on a five-year surgical residency. More
Colton Lewis focused on helping to bring sport to fellow students, improving the work-life balance of learners during their intense academic journey. Read more
For Fatemeh Ramazani, the most meaningful work of a doctor is in service to patients and their families during the challenging times they face. Read more
Best friends Paulina Podgorny and Umair Sajid shared a journey of eight years to become MD graduates together at the U of A. Read more of their story here.
Travelling on a tourist visa, Sebastian Coll could not have dreamt that 12 years later, he would cross the stage with the 2019 class of the Medical Laboratory Science program. More
After suffering a back injury as a large animal veterinary surgical resident, Lynn Williams was determined not to be defined by disability and pursued medicine as a second career. More
MD Program Curriculum Working Groups
Over the next several months, the MD Program is holding a series of curricular working group meetings to review the curriculum for all courses and clerkships. We use these working groups as an opportunity to look at curricular topics across all four years of the program and to review the associated objectives, course/clerkship evaluations, and assessments. As part of our commitment to quality improvement and to ensure the horizontal and vertical integration of the undergraduate medical curriculum, the working groups ensure that our curriculum is up-to-date and reviewed on a regular basis. The curricular working groups were first established at the time of our last full accreditation and will be a critical component of our preparations for the next full accreditation in two years.
Over the next few months, we will be organizing more than 25 groups, who will meet to review course and session objectives and content, assessments, and student evaluations. Each working group will then make recommendations for any changes or updates to the MD Curriculum & Program Committee (MDCPC) for approval. Working groups are made up of faculty members, MD Program staff, residents, students, and others who are committed to the ongoing quality improvement of our curriculum. We thank everyone who is taking time out of their busy schedules to support this important work. If you have questions about the working groups, please contact Dr. Tracey Hillier, Associate Dean, MD Program.
Fellowship Guidelines are now available on the PGME website for both sponsored and non-sponsored fellows, along with offer letter templates for each of these categories, which are now a requirement for application. We encourage programs to review the guidelines and ensure that the offer letters contain the specific components that are relevant for fellowship application.
Visit the PGME Forms Cabinet to view the offer letter templates.
Dr. R. Girgis, Director, Fellowship
Michel Weber Education Award
Congratulations go to Dr. Mia Lang, Associate Dean, Faculty Development and recipient of the Canadian Paediatric Society Michel Weber Award for her significant contribution to medical education. Read more
Now Accepting Nominations: 2019 E.N. Skakun and David Cook Awards
These awards for teaching and leadership are currently open for nominations. The deadline has been extended to July 31, 2019. Learn more
Supporting healthy behaviour change in chronic disease management: Lecture by Dayna Lee-Baggley, PhD
Friday, June 14, 2019, 4 - 7 p.m.
Katz 1-080 and Katz Atrium
Register here
Department of Medicine 26th Annual E. Garner King Lecture: The Importance of Protein Dynamics in Health and Disease with Lewis E. Kay, O.C., PhD
Monday, June 24, 2019, 4 - 5 p.m.
1-080 Katz Lecture Theatre
Learn more
The Dean's Lecture Series Presents: Physician Wellness and Burnout with Dr. Terrence Cascino, Past President of the American Academy of Neurology
Friday, June 28, 2019, 8 - 9 a.m.
Bernard Snell Hall
Lifelong Learning - Learn how to help your patients living with obesity workshop
June 15, 2019, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
2-263 Edmonton Clinic Health Academy
Health-care providers $50
Resident Free
Register here
Effective Searching in Health Sciences Workshop
June 19, 2019, 9 - 11 a.m.
Computer Lab, ECHA
Register here
Buyer Beware: Recognizing, Avoiding, and Recovering from Predatory Scams
July 9, 2019, 9 - 10:30 a.m.
Computer Lab, ECHA
Register here
Save the Date!
IDEAS Office – Health Professions Education Scholarship Day
December 5, 2019
Royal Glenora Conference Centre
Deadline for oral presentation and poster abstracts: September 16, 2019
Stay tuned for more info!
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