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Your new Program Chief!
Congratulations to
Dr. Kate Trebuss, a PGY1 resident at the Primrose Unit, who was recently elected as the Program Chief for 2019-2020. Congratulations!
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Message from the Chair
January was our CaRMS blitz! With over 500 interviews, faculty and residents came together across the entire Department to welcome potential candidates to our program. This is truly a team effort and I thank everyone - staff, residents and faculty - for their enthusiasm and commitment. While this demanding process is not yet over, the many talents in our Department continue to impress me. With this in mind, I have been reflecting on our learning environment and our goal to be the best Department of Family Medicine. How do we get there?
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What is your risk of heart attack or stroke?
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Researchers, led by the DFM’s Dr. Doug Manuel, have built and validated an online calculator that empowers individuals to predict their risk of cardiovascular disease, which includes heart attack and stroke. Their process was published in CMAJ, which was selected as one of the CMAJ top 25 publications in 2018, and the calculator is available at
projectbiglife.ca
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Seeking leaders to facilitate Clinical Skills for Family Practice workshops!
The Family Medicine Interest Group (FMIG) is looking for leaders to facilitate sessions at the Clinical Skills for Family Practice workshops on
Sunday, April 14
at the uOSSC. There will be six 30-40 minute workshops throughout the day. These introductory sessions are:
- Pelvic Exam
- Airway & Tracheostomy
- Ultrasound
- Lumbar Puncture
- IV insertion & IM injection
- Suturing and biopsy
Snacks and lunch will be provided, along with a gift of appreciation. If you are interested in leading one of these sessions, please contact us at
fmig.ottawa@gmail.com
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View the poster
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Apply for the Academic and Leadership Support Fund
If you are interested in submitting an application for the
Academic Leadership Support Fund
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the deadline is on
March 15, 2019 at 9 am
. This fund allows the department to support faculty seeking postgraduate educational degrees or leadership courses that will enrich our academic mission, and allow for more effective succession planning.
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Memories of Guyana
Beauty Sandhu, a uCalgary Family Medicine resident, shares her experiences from an elective with our Family Medicine program in Guyana. "My time in Guyana as a first-year Family Medicine resident was something I will never forget. I went to Guyana with an open mind and came back with a heart filled with gratitude".
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UGME Alumna wins prestigious Indigenous leadership award
uOttawa alumna Dr. Chelsey Bertrand, who was awarded the 2018 Indigenous Medical Student Leadership Award by the CFPC, always knew she’d return home to Northern Ontario after completing her MD at uOttawa in 2018. “It is an honour and surprise to win the award this year,” said Dr. Bertrand. “The Indigenous stream of the MD program at uOttawa has prepared me incredibly well for my career by providing numerous opportunities to learn, practice and mentor in Indigenous health.”
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Do you know a First Nations, Métis or Inuit medical student interested in a career in Family Medicine? The CFPC offers a
$10,000 scholarship to an Indigenous student. The Deadline is
March 1, 2019.
Apply now online.
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Dr. Kevin Pottie leads the Migrant Health Subgroup
With increased rates of migration in Europe, and recently Canada, the development of suitable migration policies, including health policies, is becoming a priority. The vision of the Migrant Health Subgroup (pictured) is to use Cochrane Evidence Based Methods and Equity Methods to prioritize, and synthesis quality evidence on migrant health.
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Join us for
Research Grand Rounds
featuring
Dr. Kevin Pottie
and
Dr. Sharon Johnston
on
Thursday, February 28
from
8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
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Save the Date!
Faculty Development Half Day
, May 10
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Departmental Updates
Read more for updates from the Undergraduate Program, Postgraduate Program, Faculty Development and Community Teaching.
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Honours and Awards
Congratulations to
Kim Rozon
and
Pascal Laliberté
, who have both been nominated for the 2019 PARO
Lois H. Ross Resident Advocate Award (RAA)
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Ashley Mautbur was recognised for 10 years of service with uOttawa in December.
Dr. Doug Gruner is the new Global Health Lead and Content Expert with uOttawa Undergraduate Medical Education.
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Calendar
Tuesday, February 26
Wednesday, February 27
SOOs Standardisation
Thursday, February 28
SOOs
Friday, March 8
Academic Day
Friday, March 15
Thursday, March 21
NRP
Friday, March 22 to Saturday, March 23
Monday, March 25 to Tuesday, March 26
ACES
Thursday, March 28
Friday, March 29
Academic Day
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