The Bridge - FoMD Education Newsletter

No. 2, October 2018

Do you know about the Faculty Learning Committee (FLC) ?

The FLC is a standing committee in the FoMD that encompasses members with expertise in education from across the Faculty. Here are just a few of our committee members after our September monthly meeting.

I am pleased to share on behalf of Dr. Mia Lang, Associate Dean, Faculty Development and Renny Khan, Director of International Programs, that the week of October 22, 2018, the FoMD will welcome a delegation of 31 faculty from Jilin University here to learn more about our UME Curriculum, to observe various UME teaching activities, and participate in several faculty development sessions centered around teaching skills. This cohort is the first of several from Jilin University that will be visiting FoMD over the next three years to learn more about how to develop teaching excellence.

FLC members in above photo (L-R) back row: Dr. Hollis Lai, Dr. Ava Chow, Dr. Tracey Hillier, Dr. Pamela Brett-MacLean, Ms. Maria Tan, Dr. Hanne Ostergaard, Ms. Lisa Purdy, Ms, Susan Fawcett, Dr. Denise Campbell-Scherer, Dr. Carol Hodgson. Front row: Dr. Rachel Milner, Dr. Melanie Lewis, Dr. Shirley Schipper & Dr. Lawrence Cheung

Orange Shirt Day - September 28, 2018

In recognition and remembrance of those who suffered as a result of Residential Schools, many faculty and staff in the FoMD wore their Orange Shirts on Friday, September 28. More

U of A family medicine residents to train at new MacEwan University Health Centre

The recently opened patient-centred clinic introduces the team-based medical home model of primary care to Alberta. More

What do dinosaurs and dentistry have in common?

Dinosaur teeth are a lot more similar to human teeth than you might have thought! Read more here.

Four-Part Learning Series in Indigenous Health

The Division of Community Engagement will be presenting a four-part learning series for interested faculty and staff. Register for the Part 1 - the KAIROS Blanket Exercise here.

Second-Year DDS student builds Continuing Dental Education workshop

Alongside her dentistry studies, Tasha Hou is completing her Certificate in Interdisciplinary Leadership Studies at the Peter Lougheed Leadership College (PLLC). For more info on what she's up to and to register, click here.

MD Program - Inaugural Excellence in Medical Student Research Event

The inaugural yearly event will take place on Monday, November 26 beginning at 5 p.m. in the Katz Atrium. Please save the date and join us in celebrating our medical student researchers!

Medical Laboratory Science

On September 26, the Medical Laboratory Students' Association (MLSA) kicked off their wellness program. The event was funded by a successful grant application through the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science—one of only four grants awarded across Canada! Students heard about stress management and self-care strategies from Dr. Jaleh Shahin, and took home wellness kits filled with stress-relieving goodies.

CBME Evaluation Lead Announcement

The office of Postgraduate Medical Education is pleased to welcome Dr. Deena Hamza who has been appointed to the role of Competency-Based Medical Education Lead. This is a new role within the PGME office. Learn more about Competence by Design here.

2018 Dr. Michael Tarrant Scholarship for Rural Medicine

Congratulations go to third year medical student Kirk Reid, for receiving the 2018 Dr. Michael Tarrant Scholarship for Rural Medicine. Learn more about this AMA-sponsored award here.

Alumni Awards Nomination Deadline: Dec 15, 2018

The U of A Alumni Awards recognize the professional achievements, community service and innovation of graduates around the globe—people who uphold the promise to use their education “for the public good.” How to Nominate

Minds that matter: The 2018 Gairdner Symposium
October 22, 2018, 2 - 4 p.m.
Bernard Snell Hall, U of A Hospital
featuring Dr. Davor Solter & Dr. Edward Boyden
2018 Canada Gairdner International Award Recipients. More info

Open Educational Resources Showcase
October 30, 2018, 1:30 - 3 p.m.
Cameron Basement B12
Learn about modifying and adopting open educational resources (OER) for instructional use. More info here.

Clinical Innovation Symposium
November 1, 2018, 12 - 4 p.m.
Royal Alexandra Hospital, Robbins Learning Centre
Learn More

Celebration of Teaching & Learning
Awards Ceremony & Poster Presentation
November 6, 2018, 4 p.m.
Katz Atrium

Falling Through the Cracks, Greg's Story: Special Lecture and Roundtable
November 9, 2018, 7 - 9 a.m.
Bernard Snell Hall and Edmonton Zone videoconference sites.
Learn More

Affair of the Heart 2018
Hosted by the MD Class of 2021 in support of the charity Basically Babies
November 30, 2018
Mirage Banquet Hall
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit the event website.

International Conference on Residency Education (ICRE)
October 18-20, 2018
Halifax Convention Centre, Halifax, NS
Learn More

EPIQ Workshops
October 29, 12:30 p.m. (other dates available)
ECHA 3-099
Register here

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